This is a list of links to help Creators on #GoOpenVA locate openly-licensed videos, images, audiofiles, etc. for using in their own creations.
Material Type: Reading
Copyright is important for all teachers, students, and bloggers to know about. And it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you think. We’re here to break down the basics of copyright and other related topics like fair use, public domain, and Creative Commons.
Material Type: Reading
Presentation for the VAASL Spring 2022 virtual conference. About 30 minutes.
Material Type: Visual Media
This set of slides provides an overview of copyright issues that need to be considered by anyone who contributes to #GoOpenVA.
Material Type: Reading, Visual Media
Instructions on how to paste a Creative Commons License into a document that you wish to add to #GoOpenVA. This takes you to the Creative Commons site to pick the proper license and make a copy to paste.
Material Type: Reading
Designed for curators at Virginia's own GLAMs (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums), this presentation introduces OER (openly-licensed resources) and #GoOpenVA.
Material Type: Reading
These public domain images are helpful when trying to explain how Creative Commons works, from the least restrictive (public domain) to the most restricitive (all rights reserved, or traditional copyright).
Material Type: Reading
A summary of the key things every creator needs to know about how to ensure their materials are truly openly licensed and that they don't run afoul of copyright law.
Material Type: Module
This is a professional learning OER activity developed using Google Sites and various Google Forms and Docs. The facilitator should be sure to set up the site with their own forms, etc... The objectives for the staff are:Understand the basics of copyright lawUnderstand fair use guidelinesIdentify the types of CC licenses and termsUnderstand the benefits of Open AccessUnderstand the benefits of Open Educational Resources
Material Type: Assessment, Interactive, Visual Media
Recorded presentation regarding copyright, Creative Commons licensing, and education and how Virginia museums might assist teachers in professional growth and meeting the needs of their students.
Material Type: Module
A guide to locating public domain and creative commons resources, mostly focusing on images
Material Type: Reading
