Vlogbrothers
The Bizarre State of Copyright
In which Hank discusses what intellectual property is, and how copyright is increasingly being policed by dumb robots that don't have very much to do with the law, but have everything to do with it just being REALLY COMPLICATED and there...
Curated Video
Understanding Copyright: Why It Matters and How It Works
Discover how copyright protects creators' works from unauthorized use and how it supports artists and creators who make a living from their work. Learn the basics of fair use, what type of content can be copyrighted, and the importance...
The Recount
Why Are Celebrities Being Sued For Posting Photos of Themselves?
After Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna posted 8 paparazzi photos of herself and her family on Instagram, the copyright holder sued her for $1.2 million. Grace wants to know, can privacy rights or Fair Use protect celebrities from...
Curated Video
Copyright
Introduce your class to the concept of copyright with a series of activities. Pupils first learn about copyright laws and fair use, putting their knowledge to the test with a quick categorizing task. They then watch a video and answer...
Other
Media Education Lab: The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media Literacy
Presents research on how confusing perceptions of copyright law can adversely affect media literacy educators and their students. (5m39s)
Stanford University
Stanford University: A Fair(y) Use Tale
Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University created this humorous, yet informative, review of copyright principles delivered through the words of the very folks we can thank for nearly endless copyright terms. [10:13]
Other
A "Cut and Paste" Guide to Copyright in School
Using the acronym "CUT AND PASTE," learn what you legally can and can't use in educational settings in terms of adhering to copyright laws. [1:17]