15. A teacher makes a compilation of movie clips from various VHS tapes to use in his classroom as lesson starters. This is covered under fair use.
-I am having a hard time understanding why this is illegal. If a video is purchased, I believe that the owner has every right to view, and play the video as they want as long as they're not making a profit. This is a teacher taking clips from a movie to provide a more interesting and engaging lesson, not a teacher who is charging students five dollars a piece to watch a video during class. I really disagree with this particular guideline, but completely understand why there is a copyright and fair use policy for digital media.
Monday, February 25, 2008
"Copyright and Fair Use SR"
2. A technology coordinator installs the one copy of Photoshop the school owns on a central server so students are able to access it from their classroom workstations.
-This situation seems pretty straight forward. I understand why schools are able to provide this program on a server because students will only be able to use the program will on the school computers.
4. The state mandates technology proficiency for all high school students but adds no money to schools' software budgets. To ensure equity, public schools are allowed to buy what software they can afford and copy the rest.
-It seems a little contradictory doesn't it? State officials raise the bar for public education, but provide no support financially so that schools do not come across this issue.
5. A geography teacher has more students and computers than software. He uses a CD burner to make several copies of a copyright interactive CD-ROM so each student can use an individual copy in class.
-Not saying that I haven't ever burnt my friends music onto a disc for my own use, or taken music that they have bought and put it on my i pod. Making copies of a copyrighted CD-ROM is an obvious way to get into trouble with infringement regulations.
6. A middle school science class studying ocean ecosystems must gather material for multimedia projects. The teacher downloads pictures and information on marine life from various commercial and noncommercial sites to store in a folder for students to access.
-When I first read this question of the quiz I thought; wait this is taking other peoples material without permission, but teachers present material in this form for students all the time so it must be OK. It is clear that using other peoples work in educational settings is allowed more often then in other situations.
7. An elementary school designs a password-protected Web site for families and faculty only. It's OK for teachers to post student work there, even when it uses copyright material without permission.
-After I first read this question I was sure that this would be an example of copy right infringement. Again, like question six, this is an educational setting where the number of viewers is controlled by a protected password which makes it an acceptable use.
10. A teacher gets clip art and music from popular file-sharing sites, then creates a lesson plan and posts it on the school Web site to share with other teachers.
-When I first read this scenario I thought it was a clear case of misuse, but I was wrong. The music and pictures came from a "file-sharing" site which makes it OK to be posted on a separate website.
14. On Back-to-School night, an elementary school offers child care for students' younger siblings. They put the kids in the library and show them Disney VHS tapes bought by the PTA.
-WOW! I definitely got this quiz question wrong, I mean how many times does this situation occur everyday. I see how this is copyright infringement, but it just seems like if someone has payed for the right to the movie, they should be able to show it to people as long as they aren't making money in return. The day care is making money for watching the kids, but not necessarily making money by showing the video.
16. At a local electronics show, a teacher buys a machine that defeats the copy protection on DVDs, CD-ROMs, and just about everything else. She lets her students use it so they can incorporate clips from rented DVDs into their film genre projects.
-I'm still confused about this one... students have the right to use a machine to defeat copyright protection, and use another persons creation to enhance their own. Doesn't make a lot of sense, thats why the DVD's are copyrighted to begin with, RIGHT?
-This situation seems pretty straight forward. I understand why schools are able to provide this program on a server because students will only be able to use the program will on the school computers.
4. The state mandates technology proficiency for all high school students but adds no money to schools' software budgets. To ensure equity, public schools are allowed to buy what software they can afford and copy the rest.
-It seems a little contradictory doesn't it? State officials raise the bar for public education, but provide no support financially so that schools do not come across this issue.
5. A geography teacher has more students and computers than software. He uses a CD burner to make several copies of a copyright interactive CD-ROM so each student can use an individual copy in class.
-Not saying that I haven't ever burnt my friends music onto a disc for my own use, or taken music that they have bought and put it on my i pod. Making copies of a copyrighted CD-ROM is an obvious way to get into trouble with infringement regulations.
6. A middle school science class studying ocean ecosystems must gather material for multimedia projects. The teacher downloads pictures and information on marine life from various commercial and noncommercial sites to store in a folder for students to access.
-When I first read this question of the quiz I thought; wait this is taking other peoples material without permission, but teachers present material in this form for students all the time so it must be OK. It is clear that using other peoples work in educational settings is allowed more often then in other situations.
7. An elementary school designs a password-protected Web site for families and faculty only. It's OK for teachers to post student work there, even when it uses copyright material without permission.
-After I first read this question I was sure that this would be an example of copy right infringement. Again, like question six, this is an educational setting where the number of viewers is controlled by a protected password which makes it an acceptable use.
10. A teacher gets clip art and music from popular file-sharing sites, then creates a lesson plan and posts it on the school Web site to share with other teachers.
-When I first read this scenario I thought it was a clear case of misuse, but I was wrong. The music and pictures came from a "file-sharing" site which makes it OK to be posted on a separate website.
14. On Back-to-School night, an elementary school offers child care for students' younger siblings. They put the kids in the library and show them Disney VHS tapes bought by the PTA.
-WOW! I definitely got this quiz question wrong, I mean how many times does this situation occur everyday. I see how this is copyright infringement, but it just seems like if someone has payed for the right to the movie, they should be able to show it to people as long as they aren't making money in return. The day care is making money for watching the kids, but not necessarily making money by showing the video.
16. At a local electronics show, a teacher buys a machine that defeats the copy protection on DVDs, CD-ROMs, and just about everything else. She lets her students use it so they can incorporate clips from rented DVDs into their film genre projects.
-I'm still confused about this one... students have the right to use a machine to defeat copyright protection, and use another persons creation to enhance their own. Doesn't make a lot of sense, thats why the DVD's are copyrighted to begin with, RIGHT?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
"Creativity Exercises"
Wednesday began with beautifully falling snow flakes that eventually transformed into frozen rain drops. Precipitation started in the early hours of the morning causing slipper driving conditions, forcing the university to close for the day. I enjoy the winter months, especially the activities made available by snow accumulation. Wednesday’s storm was a complete mess; therefore, I spent most of my day-off inside relaxing.
Having four chapter summaries due on Thursday morning for Dr. Graces’s curriculum assessment class, I read two chapters in the book, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom.
One of the only times I left my house was to travel to the fitness center for my evening rugby practice. Throughout practice I constantly worked the right side of my brain. During our practice I combined the use of my hands, feet, eyes, and speech while we running through the drills. Kinesthetic movements come from signals from the left region of the brain; we ran so much I’m surprised I didn’t have a head ache at the end of practice.
Since the weather was pretty messy outside today, I ended up watching the movie “Knocked Up.” This movie, which stars Ben Rogen, was directed by the same man who directed the movie, “40 Year Old Virgin.” I enjoy all types of movies, but this one is full of humor. My roommates and I laughed hysterically many times while watching this movie, it was a great way to enjoy the day even though the weather was kind of depressing.
Over time I have found out the many things that inspire me. I always enjoy watching highlights of athletic achievement, it shows how people over come adverse circumstances and opponents to reach a goal. I also find that I am inspired by people who have a passion for something in life. It could be ones passion they show through their career, or a passion shown through speech. I searched online today, and read the inaugural address from President John F. Kennedy. This speech was full of inspiring words, but the one quote that truly touches me is: “ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy-
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
How to help someone use a computer
-"If it's not obvious to them, it's not obvious."
I feel as if I have been on both sides of this issue. My specific experiences have been when using technology. I remember speaking with a friend about a problem I was having with my laptop, and the terminology he used when explaining possible scenarios lost me thirty seconds into the conversation. I'm not exactly sure if he assumed his explanations were common knowledge, or whether he thought I was more familiar with computers at the time. I will have to continue to remind myself to start from the beginning, assuming nothing.
-"The best way to learn is through apprenticeship -- that is, by doing some real task together with someone who has a different set of skills."
This statement describes the most effective learning experience I have ever had. I consider myself a visual learner, and a student who grasps concepts more thoroughly in a kinesthetic environment. Many of the skills I have developed, both in and out of the classroom, have occurred while working with someone who is far my experienced.
- "Don't take the keyboard. Let them do all the typing, even if it's slower that way, and even if you have to point them to every key they need to type. That's the only way they're going to learn from the interaction."
The statement above pertains specifically to teaching when using a computer. I feel this statement applies to all lessons learned in life. If a person is told how to solve a problem, or if someone solves the problem for that person they are right back to where they began. It made me think of the old saying I remember hearing as a kid; "Give a person a fish and you will feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime."
When demonstrating all geographic information Google Earth provides, I must remember to begin by explaining all options and features available which may improve a users experience.
Agre, Phil. "How to help someone use the computer." How-To Articles. 1996. 12 February 2008.
I feel as if I have been on both sides of this issue. My specific experiences have been when using technology. I remember speaking with a friend about a problem I was having with my laptop, and the terminology he used when explaining possible scenarios lost me thirty seconds into the conversation. I'm not exactly sure if he assumed his explanations were common knowledge, or whether he thought I was more familiar with computers at the time. I will have to continue to remind myself to start from the beginning, assuming nothing.
-"The best way to learn is through apprenticeship -- that is, by doing some real task together with someone who has a different set of skills."
This statement describes the most effective learning experience I have ever had. I consider myself a visual learner, and a student who grasps concepts more thoroughly in a kinesthetic environment. Many of the skills I have developed, both in and out of the classroom, have occurred while working with someone who is far my experienced.
- "Don't take the keyboard. Let them do all the typing, even if it's slower that way, and even if you have to point them to every key they need to type. That's the only way they're going to learn from the interaction."
The statement above pertains specifically to teaching when using a computer. I feel this statement applies to all lessons learned in life. If a person is told how to solve a problem, or if someone solves the problem for that person they are right back to where they began. It made me think of the old saying I remember hearing as a kid; "Give a person a fish and you will feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime."
When demonstrating all geographic information Google Earth provides, I must remember to begin by explaining all options and features available which may improve a users experience.
Agre, Phil. "How to help someone use the computer." How-To Articles. 1996. 12 February 2008
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