Learning and understanding copyright law can be a quite challenging. Copyright laws are evolving and questions that arise regarding fair use are subject to different interpretations. Educators are fortunate because "fair use" of copyrighted materials applies to educational use. Fair use is not "the right to steal" but provides four standards for determination of the use of copyrighted material without permission. Teachers and other educators must understand and apply theses standards to ensure they are being compliant.
It is also a good idea for teachers to seek out and use material from the public domain, that is material that does not have copyright, whenever possible. Another implication of copyright is the use of educational software; educators must use software in accordance with its licensing agreement.
Teachers should also be aware of the limits on the amount of copyrighted multimedia material that can be used in educational projects. Educators need to be familiar with copyright laws and should also be prepared for any potential questions that students may ask. It is the responsibility of educators to keep informed about copyright and realize the impact of the copyright on education.
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