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9. Copyright

Activity - Visit the "YouTube Copyright Workshop" and complete some tasks, led by your teacher.

Lesson Objective - Understand that the best way to avoid copyright infringement online is only by posting 100% original content you create

Education Resources

  • Copyright Centre (EDU section)
    • What are the consequences of copyright infringement?
    • I made the video; I'm in it!
    • What about recording concerts or other events etc.?
  • You can also visit the Glossary of YouTube terms.

What is copyright?

What is copyright infringement?

How can we avoid copyright infringement?

Let's explore the following!

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9. Copyright

Activity - In groups decide which of these themes are copyrightable and which aren't. Discuss each answer with your team and give a reason for your choice.

Copyrighted

Not Copyrighted

Names

Scripts

CD Covers

Facts

TV/Shows

Broadcasting

People

Theatre play

Portrait

Ideas

Films

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Activity - Watch the Copyright School video. Next, break into groups and decide whether you believe the answers to the questions below are true or false.

True or False?

1. Copyright infringement is a serious offense and violation of the law which may have significant consequences

2. It is okay to upload an entire cartoon episode without the authorization of the copyright owner as long as I'm just sharing it with my friends, family and fans.

3. Crediting the copyright owner will absolve you from violating copyrights

4. Buying the CD gives me the authorization to post songs and lyrics on YT

5. If content is available on the Internet, it is in the public domain and therefore okay to upload to YouTube.�

6.Creating 100% original new content for YouTube will help to protect you against claims of copyright infringement.