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By Reading  "Copyright Clarity: How Fair Use Supports Digital Learning" by Renee Hobbs, I gained evidence that understanding copyright and fair use is crucial for educators and students in the 21st century. The concept of attribution, differentiating between plagiarism and copyright infringement, and the importance of transformative work are highlighted. The collaboration and consensus among educators resulted in the "Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education," emphasizing the need for critical thinking and communication skills. As digital technology becomes more integral to education, it is essential to educate students about their rights and responsibilities in the digital realm, making them responsible digital citizens. The book underscores me the role of copyrighted content in learning, suggesting that using it for critical thinking and creative expression aligns with the core purpose of copyright law. I really advocate the guidance that is provided on determining fair use, it is clear that fair use is a multifaceted concept that involves an informal examination of several key factors. These factors include transformativeness, purpose of use, nature of work, amount used, and market impact. Transformativeness is a critical consideration, as it involves assessing whether copyrighted material creates new audiences, interpretations, or markets. This concept encourages educators and students to think critically about how they incorporate copyrighted content into their work, ensuring that it aligns with the principles of fair use. By asking questions such as, "Am I creating new audiences? Creating new interpretations? Creating new markets?" individuals can navigate the complex landscape of copyright and fair use while fostering creativity and critical thinking in educational settings.




Read Hobbs, R. (2010). Copyright clarity: How fair use supports digital learning.  Corwin Press.  





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  1. AngelicaNovember 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM

    I agree that it's so important to educate students about their rights and responsibilities with digital learning and be digital citizens. Part of being a good digital citizen is knowing how to determine fair use. In order for students to determine fair use, us educators must also know and be educated in copyright and fair use. Copyright clarity is a great tool to use to refer to when determining fair use.

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  2. Danielle CollinsNovember 5, 2023 at 7:05 AM

    I like how you said that using it for critical thinking and creative expression and understanding the concept of fair use with our students is important and that they need to be understanding it just as much as we are to be good digital citizens.

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