Module 08: Complying with Copyright laws and Fair Use Guidelines

Module Summary

Understanding intellectual property issues for online media and copyright law guidelines will help you to identify the media you are permitted to use in your course and protect the copyright of those whose works you wish to use. Most of us find copyright laws challenging to interpret and fall back on general guidelines that may not always hold true in an online environment. While we ask that you review the materials in this module carefully, please know that your instructional design consultants are here to assist you in interpreting the information for your particular situation and connecting you with the most appropriate knowledgeable parties.

Learning Objectives:

I5. Explain the importance of following fair use copyright laws.

I6. Explain the importance of following university intellectual property policy.

I10: Design and develop new rich media instructional materials that follow fair use copyright laws.