Information Technology Services and Undergraduate Programs and Advising at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business have partnered to create an online tool to increase efficiencies and make it more convenient for students to schedule appointments with their advisors.
In today’s digital age in education, many faculty have questions about what materials they can use in their classrooms and online and not be in violation of copyright. While there are some gray areas in these matters, the doctrine of fair use is the most common criteria to consider when approaching the use of copyrighted material in an educational setting.
What is Fair Use?
Fair Use is the practice of using copyrighted material in a limited way that does not infringe on the copyright holder’s rights and takes into account these four core criteria:
The Purpose and Character of the the Use
Non-profit educational purposes are favored over commercial
For the purpose of criticism, commenting, news reporting and scholarship or research
The Nature of the Copyrighted Work
Using published works over unpublished works is more favorable
Generally avoid “first publication” material
Commercially published material is unlikely to be considered fair use
The Amount or Substance of the Portion Used
Using smaller portions of works is better than larger portions
Exclusive content or the “heart of the work” should be avoided
The Market Effect of the Use
Avoid any use of material that will negatively affect the marketability of the work
Resources on Fair Use in Education
OSU Copyright Resource Center
http://library.osu.edu/projects-initiatives/copyright-resources-center/fair-use/
Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Resource Site
This is the first blog entry without our colleague and main blogger, Jacob Bane. Jacob has moved onto ODEE and we wish him all the best! Future blog posts will rotate among EdTech staffers. Here is a brief introduction of our team:
Doug Carraway (carraway.1@osu.edu) produces marketing and educational videos for Fisher College. He also coordinates video conferences and webcasts in Mason Studio.
Christiana Cordiano (cordiano.2@osu.edu) is an eLearning Instructional Developer who works closely with faculty to achieve their pedagogical goals developing online video content. She also works on Fisher’s distance learning program supporting faculty and staff in coordination of this program.
Randy Spears (spears.4@osu.edu) is the Associate Director for Educational Technology providing oversight to Fisher’s distance learning program, delivering training on instructional design best practices and technology used in teaching along with managing video production for the college. He also represents the college at campus-wide events in the area of technology and communication.
