Anonymous Poll

Making a copy of the entire Teacher Edition Textbook is okay as long as I don't post it online.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! Even if you don't post it online, making a copy of an ENTIRE textbook is copyright infringement, unless you have written permission from the publisher/author.

I have a new transfer student. Can I make a copy of the entire student workbook for this student?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No. Making a copy of the entire student workbook is not allowed, even if the student is new. New students can go directly to the Teacher Librarian at lunch, before, or after school to pick up their student workbook.

Can I post the video lesson that is included in my Teacher Edition to my Google classroom?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes. Please ensure your Google classroom setting is private and only viewable to your students. Once the lesson or class term is complete, we advise you remove the video.

As long as I give credit to the publisher/creator, I don't have to worry about copyright infringement.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Giving credit does not absolve you from copyright infringement.

I made a copy of the textbook for instruction, but it equated to 11% (55 pages out of 500 pages) of the textbook. Is this copyright infringement?

• Yes

• No

• Depends

Answer explanation

DEPENDS. 10% is rule of thumb, not a law. Remember Fair Use is a law that helps supports and guides teachers on how to use copyrighted materials while instructing students. Keep in mind, PANE (Purpose, Amount, Nature of the work, & Economic Impact). There is no "Page Counting Police." If in doubt please ask your teacher librarian for guidance and support. If the teacher uses this appropriately in her instruction/lesson and does not post the copies publicly online then it is safe to say it is Fair Use.

As a teacher, we can NOT be sued for copyright infringement. Fair Use will protect us from lawsuits.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! Teachers are not exempt from copyright infringement laws and can be sued. Fair Use law supports and guides teachers on how to use copyrighted materials appropriately. Not following the Fair Use Law can result in a lawsuit.