Reading #5

1. Are there limitations to the amount of pictures, length of music, or video that can be used in a multimedia project?

          - There are no limitations to the fair use items an instructor can use in their classroom. An instructor should only use material that relates to the lesson and always site their sources.

     2. Do you need to request permission from the original creator in order to use copyrighted material in a multimedia project for a school related assignment?

          - When using multimedia in the school, you do not need to request permission from the creator. 

     3. What are the general principles educators need to follow to ensure their digital story projects fall under Fair Use Guidelines?

          -There are five basic principles that instructors should follow to fall under Fair Use guidelines. 

                    1.Employing copyrighted material in media literacy lessons

                    2.Employing copyrighter material in preparing curriculum materials

                    3.Sharing media literacy curriculum materials

                    4.Student use of copyrighted materials in their own academic and creative work

                    5.Developing audience for student work

        4. Have you heard any of the eight myths listed in the reading, if so, are you surprised with the truth?

            -I was surprised to find that even if you're not making any money off of the material you created, it can't just be shared without thought.






Media education lab. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://mediaeducationlab.com/sites/mediaeducationlab.com/files/CodeofBestPracticesinFairUse_0.pdf