Copyright and Creative Commons
Digital Media Literacy · 3rd Year · Following My Interests Online · 2.º Período

Copyright and Creative Commons

Students examine the legal and ethical considerations of using digital content created by others. They learn about copyright laws, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA DML LO 2.6: Respect copyright and intellectual property rightsNCCA DML LO 2.7: Use digital content ethically and legally

About This Topic

Students examine the legal and ethical considerations of using digital content created by others. They learn about copyright laws, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing.

Key Questions

  1. What does copyright protect?
  2. How can we legally use images and music found online?
  3. What are Creative Commons licenses and how do they work?

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