Over the past week, I’ve learned many facts about copyright that I did not know before.  For example, did you know that a copyright now lasts for an author’s entire life plus 70 years after their death? I had no idea. I also have become aware of how cautious I must be in using resources in the classroom.  I will make sure that when I use an article, videotape, or other mediums that I follow the terms and agreements of the copyright.  I also would like my students to learn from day one that just because something is on the internet does not mean that it is in the public domain and not protected by copryight!

I guess more than wondering about copyright, I am apprehensive of copyright.  I do wonder about all the legal ramnifications.  I wonder how serious a copyright offense is?  Will there be copyright police waiting to pounce on someone the moment they make a mistake?  It all seems a little sci-fi dramaesque.

I am not too familiar with copyright in the classroom.  I do know that any material presented to the class should be properly cited: ie dittos, handouts, etc.   I would assume that there are serious legal ramnifications to improperly using copyrighted materials in the classroom.   I do look forward to learning copyright and passing the information on. I would not want my students to end up in trouble because they never learned how to properly cite information.

Collaboration

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col·lab·o·rat·ed, col·lab·o·rat·ing, col·lab·o·rates

1. To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.

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Name:Brian Kuchler
Date:10/4/07
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Chapter 2 - “What Brain Research Tells us About Learner Differences” 1.       The brain is made of three sections that help us learn: the front and back of the cortex and center part of the central nervous system.  Chapter 3 - “Why We Need Flexible Instructional Media”1.       Modern instructional media allows us to adapt to individual differences.Chaper 4 - “What is Universal Design for Learning” - 1.       Universal Design for Learning grew out of universal design for architecture and making buildings accessible to everyone.  Chapter 5 approaches goals - using UDL to set clear goals1.       Students who are not motivated will not achieve goals.Chapter 6 - materials and methods for reaching goals1.       If students do not have enough background information they cannot succeed or learn to the best of their ability.Chapter 7  - focuses on assessment1.       He states there is a need for accurate assessment that responds to individual differences and needs.Chapter 8 - “Making Universal Design for Learning a Reality.”1.       This chapter states that the UDL is really a journey that is still in progress and not a set blueprint yet.