Students were creating a virtual zoo, and using photos off of Flickr.com. The creator of the photos emailed both the teachers and principal. The students were referred to as "pirates". The email creator was "shocked that the school is also teaching children that theft is morally justified."
Analysis of the response
Analysis of the response
Yes, the teacher was justified and correct in allowing the students to use and site the photos off Flickr.com. The students were adding value in transforming the work. According to Section 107 of Copyright Law,"The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes" fits within the parameters of this project. The students were working on this educational project to understand and learn copyright laws, in addition to incorporating science into the project.
What would you have done if you were the adult in charge in this situation?
I would have done the same thing as the mentor did. She has the knowledge and background to make sure the kids were using the appropriate sites, such as Flickr.com. Creative Commons (CC) was being used to place the students in the correct area to safely use photos from Flickr.com. Creative Commons main responsibility is "helping the students by providing a free, public, and standardized infrastructure that creates a balance between the reality of the Internet and the reality of copyright laws." I also approved of the teacher having the students give self reflection. Many students realized how cool it would be if somebody was using their own work.
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