	Legal+Use+of+digital+media


 * Copy Right **

===The copyright law is written for the creator of the media. This puts limitations on the public enabling them to steal information the creator has published. ===

===In educational settings teachers may need to use materials and Medias for their students. Teachers must be careful not to break the copy right law while using materials. ===

Website:
CopyRight for kids
 * CopyRight **

= Fair Use =

===Fair use is the legal principle that puts certain limitations on the rights of copyright holders. The point of having a fair use policy is to make sure that it is fair for educational purposes, scholars and students. There are four main factors of fair use that are considered in each instance. They are ===
 * ===The purpose and character of use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes ===
 * ===The nature of the copyrighted work ===
 * ===The amount and substantial portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole ===
 * **The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.**


 * In order to keep the fair use policy, teachers must make sure they obey the copy right laws. **

** When using a piece, fair use basically states that teacher and students may use certain items for educational purposes

Website: Fair Use **

=** Creative Commons ** =  media type="youtube" key="S3aZoe5VK-c" height="385" width="480"
 * ===Creative Commons benefits teachers, because they are able to use material under creative commons to share with their students as long as they obey the authors wishes and gives credit to the author. ===
 * ===Teachers and students can protect their own work under creative commons. ===

Website:
Creative Commons