Copy Right Blogging

You always hear the word copy right and fair use rules but what does that really mean and why is it so important. There are many exclusive rights that belong to a copyright owner. Some of those works include the right to make and distribute copies, to make derivative work, and to perform or display the work publicly. The authors are also entitled to the "moral right" on a article. There are several things that can have a copy right. Some of these include, artwork, music, even a website. It is important to respect these copyrights because morally we should not take credit for someone else's ideas. We as educators need to encourage children to discover and create their "own" ideas. It is ok to site others work as long as you use the proper documentation.

What is online safety and cyber bullying? These are two very important questions when you have kids at home or in the classroom that will be using the internet on a daily basis. Cyber Bullying is when the internet, cell phone or other devices are used to send, or post text messages that are intended to hurt or embarrass another individual. It is sad to say but it does occur today and if you take the proper measurements you can monitor this from occurring. Some online safety measurements are keeping computers in a central place, knowing when kids go online, talk to your students or kids about internet safety, inform them about stranger danger, protect passwords, and teach kids to communicate responsibly.

This weeks activities have been very informative and have opened my eyes to some new information. I was unaware of everything copy rights entail and really protect. "Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works and authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works." http://www.copyright.gov/. As an educator and parent I believe it is very important to inform are kids about copy rights and online safety when using the computer.


References
U.S. Copyright Office(2006). Copyright in General.http://www.copyright.gov

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Hey there classmates!!! This is my first time to blog and I am trying to figure this out!!! It helps to have step my step instructions!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend and GO COLTS!!!!