I think there are several ways to teach copyright? But what exactly should we teach? According to the Texas Technology Standards we should teach our students these principles before they leave high school.
1. Students should discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods
2. Describe the consequences regarding copyright violations including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy;
For my classroom I would first teach these issues by the Socratic Method, hosting an in-class discussion over piracy/copyright/and the consequences. The following day I would show a series of short videos via YouTube, in this order:
1. Internet Piracy
2. Digital Copyright Violations
3. Copyright, Digital Media, and Education
4. Copyright, What's Copyright?
5. Explaining Copyright Term and Fair Use
I would then assign a small group project where the students work together on a certain aspect of these issues and make a presentation on these various issues. They would have to make a Powerpoint presentation over their subject matter. After two weeks of hard work, research, and collaboration; I would have the students turn them in only to let them know (after they turned it in) The next hour class (same subject) has not started to do this project yet, but I will allow those students to use any aspects PowerPoint's etc. you created for their own presentations and get the same grade you did for copying it, using it, and putting their name on it.
This hoax of course would be done to get a reaction from the students. I would hope they would be outraged, and say things like, "That's not fair" We did all the work, they can't use our stuff and turn it in??" Then I will say something like, "Then why do you do it with movies, music, and games that you don't pay for and download for your enjoyment?" I think they would never forget it, the best part is I would let them leave the room believing the lie. Only to tell them the next day, after I get a few parent phone calls, and they have 24 hours to stew about it, and Facebook about how angry they are. It would be hilarious and really drive home a point they would never forget.
Jeremy, thank you for some great links! I loved your lesson plan and how you would tell them that you were going to let the next class get the same grade by coying it, etc. That would certainly get their attention and make an impression. Great lesson plan!
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ReplyDeleteI really like your idea of h ow to present this in your own classroom. That is sure to get a rise out of your students and obviously send the point home. Nice Work!
I really like this class. I think all of us should have access to such a lesson. It can be hard to figure out what is okay when it comes to copyrights and the use of material.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great plan lined up! Let us know how it goes! And like Trac said, I too believe all classes, no matter what the subject, should have to review copyright! So important for kids to understand before they get to college!
ReplyDeleteJeremy, This is awesome! I'll have to show some of these videos to my colleagues and students. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice! I think this will be better than just them studying the information!!
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