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Copyright Literacy for Ontario College Employees - Module 2 of 6
With support from College Libraries Ontario (CLO) and legal counsel, a number of Ontario colleges came together to build a series of online learning modules to ensure employees can apply copyright guidelines effectively.
Copyright Learning Modules
Learning Modules
The goals of the learning modules are as follows:
- Provide a self-directed learning resource for those Ontario college employees most likely to engage in copying works under copyright.
- To reinforce and enhance the training, services and resources provided by college library services.
- Demonstrate Ontario colleges’ due diligence with regard to and respect for copyright law and copyright holders.
Getting Started
The modules will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete. Begin at Module 1 and follow the steps in each module:
- Watch the video
- Save/print the summary
- Complete the quiz
An Introduction to "Copyright Literacy for Ontario College Employees"
To complete this module please watch the video. When you're finished, proceed to Module 2.
An Introduction to "Copyright Literacy for Ontario College Employees" Video transcript - RTFWhat are my college's copyright practices based on?
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- Identify what premise your colleges’ copyright practices are based on.
- Name two criteria a work must meet to qualify for copyright protection.
Step 1: Watch the video
What are my college's copyright practices based on? Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
When do I need to think about copyright?
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- Assess if an educational activity is regulated by copyright.
- Assess if an educational activity is not covered by copyright.
Step 1: Watch the video
When do I need to think about copyright? Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
The Balancing Act: What Rights Do Copyright Holders Have?
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- Define economic right.
- Define moral right.
Step 1: Watch the video
The Balancing Act: What Rights Do Copyright Holders Have? Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
The Balancing Act: What Can I Do as a Copyright User in Education?
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- Assess what use of a work is fair dealing.
- Recognize the type of copying that is allowable under the education exceptions for educational institutions.
Step 1: Watch the video
The Balancing Act: What Can I Do as a Copyright User in Education? Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
What Do I Need to Know About Licensing?
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- List three types of licenses.
- Identify the types of resources typically included in a library license.
Step 1: Watch the video
What Do I Need to Know About Licensing? Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
How to Copy “Left"
Please go through the steps below. At the end of the module you should be able to:
- Define copy "left".
- Demonstrate the proper application of a Creative Commons license.
Step 1: Watch the video
How to Copy “Left" Video transcript - RTFStep 2: Save the video summary
Download the video summary below and save/print it. Keep this document for quick reference.
Step 3: Test Yourself
Copyright Questions
College Policies
Colleges in Ontario each have their own copyright policies, consult your local contact for copyright:
Additional Resources
Fair Dealing
Copyright Literacy Wizard
- Copyright Literacy Wizard - opens in a new windowWork through day-to-day decisions about copyright in your teaching.
