Copyright, IPR and Digital Assets and Resources <in progress>



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Copyright is becoming increasingly important issue for all teachers and learners from all sectors and phases in education. Digital tools, digital media, the Internet and especially Web 2.0 create challenges for all in education. Evidence on the forums, lists and conferences suggests that many teachers, (and learners) would like to learn more and be able to use digital resources and services without falling foul of Copyright, IPR and licencing issues.

This wiki was started by Mark Clarkson and Theo Kuechel following an exchange on Twitter and a conversation on the weekly Flashmeeting at Ed Tech Roundup in response to the need for information and dialogue in this, often grey, often complex area. We hope, within a reasonably short time, it will build into a valuable community of practice of benefit to all who visit and engage.

We have created a basic structure for the wiki to suggest a starting point for the sort of issues and examples we will be looking at. We hope that you will contribute to the wiki. Links, case studies, personal examples, resources for teachers and learners; all are welcome. In addition we hope you will use the comments feature and discussion tab to discuss and debate the issues. You can also upload files to the wiki as attachments.