You are going to write a new law about copyright. In a group of 2-3 students....
1. Choose ONE of the following videos to watch:
2. Read the Fair Use guidelines checklist for copyright & schools. fairusechecklist.pdf
3. Read through the glossary of terms. Glossary.pdf
4. Click here and read some info about the RIAA. Pay particular attention to the info about the lawsuits...about half-way down the page.
5. Read one story about a teen who was caught and fined over $27,000 for downloading music.
6. Join with another group and discuss the questions: If you could change the laws, what would you do? What is important? What would you tell the RIAA?
7. Assignment: Create a statement that would form the basis for a NEW copyright law that takes into account NEW technology. Remember, this law might be on the books for the next 100 years.
1. Choose ONE of the following videos to watch:
Watch the TED video (15 minutes) of Johanna Blakely: Lessons from fashion about copyright.
Watch the TED video (18 minutes) of Larry Lessig on how copyright laws might infringe on creativity.
2. Read the Fair Use guidelines checklist for copyright & schools. fairusechecklist.pdf
3. Read through the glossary of terms. Glossary.pdf
4. Click here and read some info about the RIAA. Pay particular attention to the info about the lawsuits...about half-way down the page.
5. Read one story about a teen who was caught and fined over $27,000 for downloading music.
6. Join with another group and discuss the questions: If you could change the laws, what would you do? What is important? What would you tell the RIAA?
7. Assignment: Create a statement that would form the basis for a NEW copyright law that takes into account NEW technology. Remember, this law might be on the books for the next 100 years.
