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Q4 Stop the Pirates: Introduction

7. Be Legal & Fair Introduction

Introduction

Ahoy, Mateys!
In this quest, we’re on a mission to protect ideas, creations, and hard work from digital pirates! You’ll learn how to follow copyright rules, give credit where credit is due, and spot when something is free to use. Ready to set sail and guard the treasure of creativity? Let’s go!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can:

  • Follow copyright laws.
  • Create a digital artifact to demonstrate knowledge of copyright.
  • Create a Creative Commons license.
  • Explain public domain.
  • Give credit to the person who created the work.

Discussion Questions to think about while you are playing the video below:

  • Where do you get the music you listen to?
  • Do you (or your parents/guardians) have to pay or is it free?

Napster: How Piracy Changed the Music Industry

Direct link (4:22 min.)

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
c. demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property