Create 3- Fair Use and TEACH Act

How might an online or blended classroom teacher use Fair Use when gathering resources for educational purposes? What observations have you made about Fair Use and the TEACH Act and how has it changed your approach to finding reliable content for your students?

An online teacher my use Fair Use by using materials which are copyrighted in their teaching.  They may use a portion of the copyrighted text to teach the class.  This can save the instructor time when trying to find resources to use.  the teacher must keep in mind the four factors when it comes to fair Use. They are listed below.  

•  The purpose and character of the use
•  The nature of the work
•  The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the work as a whole
•   The effect of the use on the market or potential market for the original work

While Fair Use applies to all, the TEACH ACT is just for teachers. It allows teachers to have copyright exemptions when certain criteria  is met. The criteria is listed below. 

• The institution must be an accredited, nonprofit educational institution.
• The use must be part of mediated instructional activities.
• The use must be limited to a specific number of students enrolled in a specific class.
• The use must either be for 'live' or asynchronous class sessions.
• The use must not include the transmission of textbook materials, materials “typically purchased or acquired by students,” or works developed specifically for online uses.

The fair Use and TEACH Act have definitely changed my approach to finding reliable content.  I will

keep in mind the four factors when I am researching content material.  I will be mindful of copyright laws.  I will also use the extended google search which was shown in one of the videos when I am attempting to find content.