COPYRIGHT
When people write new stories, take photos, write music, or paint pictures, what they have created belongs to them.
They are the only ones who have the right to copy their work. That's where the word copyright comes from Even when you don't see the symbol, it's not right to copy other people's work.
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CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
Sometimes, though, people are willing to share what they have created. When you see the Creative Commons symbol, it means you can use the words, photos, or pictures, as long as you tell everyone who made them in the first place.
ASKING PERMISSION
If you're not sure if you are allowed to use something, ASK!
Here's an e-mail Mrs. Gordon sent to a photographer to ask permission to use a picture.
To:
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hannah
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Subject:
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Using a photo
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Hi!
I'm an American teacher-librarian preparing a lesson on Europe for a group of 8 year-olds. I found your beautiful photo of Stephansdom in Vienna on flickr, which I'd like to include in a Webquest. But one of the things the kids will be doing is using a photo to create their own artwork. Technically, this would be a derivative work, which your Creative Commons license does not permit. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/swiv/315163971/)
Before I show the kids the photo, may I have your permission to use the photo for our art project?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gordon
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Here is her answer:
From:
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Hannah
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Subject:
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Re: Using a photo
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Of course, that wouldn't be a problem.
I have the creative commons licence in order to protect against any commercial use of my photos - I'd be perfectly happy for that one to be used in the classroom.
Hannah
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