Ethical Concerns for Teachers
Although most faculty may believe they are familiar with the ethical issues discussed
below, copyright policy has been forced to change in order to meet the needs of the
ever-evolving computer and network technologies available to us all; likewise, the Office
of Human Research Protections has had to adjust its policies in recent years in order
to account for the distinctions between "public" and "private" that
have been unsettled by the Internet and web-publishing. Faculty are encouraged to re-familiarize
themselves with these important issues.
Copyright & Fair Use for Educators
- Copyright & Fair
Use Guidelines for Teachers
- Includes a chart that clearly explains how much of what materials may be copied
for or distributed to students.
- Educator's
Guide to Copyright and Fair Use (Hall Davidson)
- This useful article includes a quick quiz with answers to situations that teachers
often find themselves (and their students) in.
- Fair Use of Copyrighted Works: A Crucial
Element in Educating America (CETUS)
- Aside from the basic overview, this site also offers educators case studies of how
the courts have ruled and discusses the basics of "fair use," which pivot
on the purpose/character of use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount used,
and the effect of the use on potential market value.
- United States Copyright Office
- A comprehensive site of all the official documents related to copyright and fair
use. The FAQ is very useful for teachers and students alike, especially when students
are doing web-based or multimedia projects.
Institutional Review and the Ethical Use of Student Work
- APA Ethical Principles: Research & Publications
- Institutional Review Board @ Illinois
State
- IRB Guidebook: Office for
Human Research Protections
Other Resources
- Copyright
Quiz
- Answers
to Copyright Quiz
- PBS
TeachSource on Copyright
