Melinda Lyle-Javier's Original Blog Posting:
After watching all the videos I realized just how little I knew and understood about copywriting. This is an issue that I will bring into my classroom next year. I teach middle school students and it is important for them to understand the issues of copywriting.
After watching all the videos I realized just how little I knew and understood about copywriting. This is an issue that I will bring into my classroom next year. I teach middle school students and it is important for them to understand the issues of copywriting.
The
areas far and wide that are touched by copyright laws did surprise me. I am
thankful that we are learning about these issues. When I give an assignment to
create an iMovie I need to be able to explain, (at least try to) the issues regarding
copyrights.
Copyright
laws directly affect the music industry. I had a father in my classroom that was
a successful musician and songwriter. He explained to me the potential loss of
income he had because of people not following the copyright laws. Of course, he
had the option to sue them. However, he always felt things would work out, and
for Willie Nelson I think things have worked out fine.
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Response:
Melinda, I hadn't really given much (um, er, ANY) thought to how important it is to teach students about copyright laws as they embark into a world of technology and creativity and the oftentimes "assumed" rules of the copyright world. I think your idea of having someone who is directly affected by copyright infringement speaking to your class is a fantastic idea. When students can put a face with a "problem" it might make an impact the next time they download or copy or pirate (or whatever the case may be) the creativity (and income earning) of someone else. Is Willie still living? :)
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