Copyright and Fair Use

          This WebQuest challenges students to create a YouTube-style video based on what they've learned about copyright and fair use. That's the simple explanation. Now the more complicated one: As teachers, we are always looking for new and interesting ways to teach (and reach) our students. I think WebQuests in general, and this one specifically, qualify as new and interesting. The YouTube angle really engages students. But it's more than engagement. It's about teamwork, multimodal learning and critical thinking. I love the idea of having students take on different roles and yet work together to create something based on what they've learned. I also think that digital literacy is a must! In today's digital world, learning about copyright and fair use just seems like common sense.
          I hope you decide to use this WebQuest in your classroom. You should allow a solid week or so from beginning to end. I suggest starting on a Tuesday and ending on a Wednesday to allow at least one weekend for shooting video. If your school does not allow access to YouTube, you can still use this WebQuest - just use TeacherTube instead! Or, upload the videos to another host - like Vimeo. Also, if cameras are difficult to come by, a smartphone could be used in a pinch!
          At he end of the project, the teacher should have a "viewing" and "critiquing" day. This would be a good time to recruit the class to be "YouTube Judges" and vote on which group gets the sponsorship!!!
          This WebQuest could also be used as a professional development tool for teachers!

Standards

This WebQuest meets the following standards
Michigan Educational Technology - METS
9-12.CC. Communication and Collaboration � By the end of grade 12 each student will:

� 9-12.CC.3. - collaborate in content-related projects that integrate a variety of media (e.g., print, audio, video, graphic,
simulations,and models)| In the WebQuest students use a TV script (print), recorded audio and video and graphic elements in their video.
� 9-12.CC.4.- plan and implement a collaborative project using telecommunications tools (e.g., ePals, discussion boards,online groups,
interactive web sites, videoconferencing) | Students collaborate through use of Google Docs, Google Calendar and YouTube.
� 9-12.CC.5. - describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications | Students explore ethical and legal
dangers of copyright infringement.

9-12.DC. Digital Citizenship � By the end of Grade 12 each student will:

� 1. identify legal and ethical issues related to the use of information and communication technologies (e.g., properly selecting and citing resources) | Met by exploring and presenting legal and ethical issues of copyright and fair use
� 6. discuss and adhere to fair use policies and copyright guidelines | Met by incorporating this directly into the project.

9-12.CI. Creativity and Innovation � By the end of Grade 12 each student will:

3. use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present projects (e.g., newsletters, web site s, presentations,
photo galleries) | Creating the YouTube video by working together to design, develop and create the finished work.

Common Core Standards

CCSS Grades 11-12:
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in
diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Production and Distribution of Writing
6. Use technology,including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

Research to Build and Present Knowledge
8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively
to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and over reliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

Credits

Images:

YouTube takedown notice (CC - share)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZaGO7GjCqAI/TRtm_HizDZI/AAAAAAAAf6c/ub6EZQIMvZg/s640/youtube-sorry-4.png

YouTube Production graphic
http://www.esferaiphone.com/iphone/youtube-creator-studio-llega-a-la-app-store/

YouTube Play button sketch by dandy on sketchport (CC - share)
https://www.sketchport.com/drawing/5224602397573120/youtube
no changes to the image was made

B & W production silhouette by Kreative Essence Motion Pictures (CC - share)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lights,_Camera,_Action.jpg

Judges holding up scorecards by rafay199213
http://s703.photobucket.com/user/rafay199213/media/judges.gif.html?t=1239578109

Thinker
http://nermeenawadalla.blogspot.com/

Good Content image - by Richard Stephenson (CC Share)
Image was not altered
https://www.flickr.com/photos/richardstep/7438002128/

Online Resources:

A great slideshare presentation from Mark Lushenko on copyright and fair use
http://www.slideshare.net/MarkLushenko/copyright-for-high-school-students

What is copyright and fair use - from Columbia University
http://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/copyright-in-general/copyright-quickguide/#fundamental_1

What is fair use? - from GVSU Libraries
http://www.gvsu.edu/library/sc/what-is-fair-use--12.htm

Copyright Basics - from GVSU Libraries
http://www.gvsu.edu/library/sc/copyright-basics-6.htm

Fair Use Checklist - from GVSU
http://www.gvsu.edu/cms3/assets/4EE91007-E8FE-D179-7BB19540481F9BBB/fair_use_checklist.pdf


Videos:

A great video called �Copyright on Campus� that will help you understand the basics!
by the Copyright Clearance Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UWaQK5Wbvs&list=PLvzOwE5lWqhTbOCIFp_OxsN6nC-l20kMT&index=1

A funny �thinking� video about copyright and the �Happy Birthday!� song.
by the PBS Idea Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbSt0QG7mY&list=PLvzOwE5lWqhTbOCIFp_OxsN6nC-l20kMT&index=3

One of YouTube�s videos on copyright - YouTube Copyright Basics
by YouTube Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp1Jn4Q0j6E&index=4&list=PLvzOwE5lWqhTbOCIFp_OxsN6nC-l20kMT

Copyright Education User Rights, Section 107 Music Video - fun video about fair use
by Renee Hobbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWhKeb-fUQ&index=7&list=PLvzOwE5lWqhTbOCIFp_OxsN6nC-l20kMT

Creative Commons video - explains CC quite well
by Creative Commons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlhJUJ9DC4A&list=PLvzOwE5lWqhTbOCIFp_OxsN6nC-l20kMT&index=9