Thing #9 Copyright and Creative Commons

The Horizon Report stated that the technological gap between student and faculty was growing at an unbelievable rate. I believe it! As I continue with 23 things, I realize how out dated I have become. Being in a K-4 school the necessity to stay on top is not as dire as it is at the secondary level. I also realize that my style of learning is far different from today's student. I do not enjoy sitting in front of a screen and reading, scrolling, clicking and reading. I find myself easily distracted and not remembering. I disliked the Disney video, but understood the message. Disney is one of the most violated entities. Even just the smallest clip.... And we have all done it. Educators are some of the worst offenders even when they are in the know or are made aware.( I am not offering, but a .2 workshop after school on copyright wouldn't be a bad idea.) Creative Common Video takes public domain to a new level. It redefines copyright and cooperation rules. I do believe that the use of grassroots video and collaboration web will increase dramatically in education. I see our role as school library/media specialists continuing to provide the formal instruction needed in information, visual and technological literacy.