Curated OER
Behind the Music 2000
Students discuss copyright issues and how technological advancements have affected music.
Curated OER
Copyrights
Students examine the copyright lines in the books they use in class. They discover how to complete and send in their own copyright request to Washington D.C. They work on their composition as well.
Lectric Law Library
Copyright
Good description of copyright. Includes legislation, entitlement, for what granted, nature of right and duration, how to obtain, requisites, remedies and former grants.
Other
Library of Congress: Copyright
This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...
Other
Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that offers tools to authors and artists to create a "some rights reserved" copyright.
New York Times
New York Times: Cyber Law Journal
Cyber Law Journal, a weekly publication of the New York Times, reflects on the legal issues raised by the Internet.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Inventions
Investigate past and present inventions, and use the tape player as an example to explore issues inventors must deal with, including patents, theft and technological obsolescence. Use the scientific method to choose, design and develop...
Other
Copy law.com: Ten Common Copyright Permission Myths
Good site for debunking myths about copyright law, posted by a New York attorney.
Other
Copyright Advisory Network: Digital Copyright Slider
Use the slider to determine whether a piece of work is under public domain or still covered under copyright laws.
Other
National Music Publishers Association
NMPA is dedicated to the protection of music copyright across all media. It also distributes information to its members.
Other
What Is Copyright Protection?
This page offers information about copyrights & copyright protection, both for printed materials & internet material. For those who wonder what means, anyway!
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Copyright
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart that explores briefly the history of copyrights, what copyrights cover, and a short evaluation. It contains a brief guide for student projects.