Back Channel Chat

Understanding Copyright

• that copyright law is designed to promote creativity and the growth of knowledge by considering both the rights of owners and the rights of users
• how fair use ensures that copyright law does not limit First Amendment rights
• the ways in which copyright law has expanded to protect owners over a period of time
• that the flexibility of fair use enables it to be relevant and useful to many different kinds of creative communities

2:30 - 2:45: What have you read today?

2:45 - 3:15: What is Copyright? (Idea Gathering and Conversations)



3:00 - 3:30: Read Understanding Copyright

3:30 - 4:00: Reflection of Understanding Copyright in small groups.

Essential Questions:

• What is Fair Use?
• What is the purpose of Copyright?

Critical Thinking Questions:

• Why have copyright law expanded in recent years?
• Explain why computer industry leaders believe that a robust interpretation of fair use will create new business opportunities.

4:00 - 4:30: Scenarios and Discussion