Copyright issues

University of Texas System 's Copyright Crash Course

Copyright and fair use are major issues in any academic environment. However, this is particularly true in a Web-based course where the easy access to course materials can create major problems for instructors and campus administrators. One of the best resources for understanding copyright and fair use as they apply to the online classroom is the Copyright Crash Course, developed by Georgia Harper, Office of General Council with the UT System.

Other copyright resources:

Washburn University

Faculty, Copyright Law and Course Materials, Phyllis C. Sweeney, PhD

The TEACH Act
University of Texas System 's Copyright Crash Course

The TEACH Act expands the rights of instructors in using digital content in Web-based courses. Although there are still restrictions on what can be used, the TEACH Act makes it much simpler for instructors to use digital materials without having to pay additional copyright fees.

Other TEACH Act resources:

Florida State University

NEA