Sorry for the long delay in a hit post (summer is here and I’m enjoying every
minute of it).
The most useful information came from Carol Simpson (Thanks!), who maintains a
database of copyright violations. Beyond that, there was a high level of interest
for a posted hit (about 15 responses requesting the results), but no responses of
actually violations that didn’t make the news. There was one response that was not
a copyright violation (more of parental rights), but relevant all the same (showing
R film in class w/o permission).
==========
Folks I have maintained a database with this type of information formany years. You
can visit it at www.school-library.org. Many folks are reluctant to include
information about their schools,thinking that it will be used to report the school.
Not so. Theinformation is on situations that are over and finished, so there
isnothing to report to anyone of an enforcement nature. If your school hashad some
copyright "incident" that has been resolved, I encourage you toadd it to our
database.
=========
These videos and PowerPoints might help ....http://plagiarismvideos.blogspot.com/
ChrisePortfolio www.shambles.net/csmithw-shops www.shambles.net/csmith/workshops
========== THE ONE BELOW MADE THE NEWS – GOOGLE IT ========SCHOOL SYSTEM: Gwinnett
County Public SchoolsSTATE OR COUNTRY: Georgia, USAGRADE LEVEL: High
SchoolSUMMARY: November, 2005 A high school teacher who screened the
Oscar-winning film Elizabeth for his students lost his job following complaints
from parents. Ed Youngblood, 62, had taught at South Gwinnett High School in
Atlanta, Georgia, for 37 years before screening the film to his advanced British
literature class earlier this month. He says that he was given the choice of
quitting or being fired after being informed that an official investigation was
under way. Elizabeth stars Cate Blanchett as the Virgin Queen and was released to
rave reviews in 1998. But the film is R-rated due to a smattering of violet and
sexual scenes, which means that children under the age of 17 can only watch it with
an adult in attendance. "I didn't think about it being R-rated; it's such a good
movie," Youngblood admitted. He added that he had screened the film before and
received no complaints.Sloan Roach, a spokeswoman for Gwinnett County Public
Schools told reporters that Youngblood had failed to go through the proper
channels. "Mr Youngblood did not ask for a local review of the film prior to
showing it," he said. "Nor did he allow parents the option of opting their students
out of the viewing." ACTION TAKEN: The teacher says that he was given the choice
of quitting or being fired. (In our county all films must be approved by the Local
School Media Committee in order to be shown under the fair use law)
=========
Fellow Media Professionals, I’m looking to revamp my copyright no-no lecture next
year to include more real life examples: teachers or schools breaking copyright law
and facing an implied or actual consequence as a result. Teachers always hear from
us that breaking copyright has consequences, but they are rarely provided relevant,
real life examples of consequences. I have had some success in locating public
records of school copyright infractions with consequences. But, with 5 years
experience in the education system personally, I have learned that a vast majority
of incidents are simple not publicly reported. I am looking for insider knowledge
from the school library community. If you have knowledge of a copyright infraction
that carried an implied or actual consequence, then please pass that on to me in
the following format (the format is general to alleviate privacy
concerns):------------------------SCHOOL SYSTEM: STATE OR COUNTRY:GRADE
LEVEL:SUMMARY:ACTION TAKEN:------------------------An Example: SCHOOL SYSTEM:
Make-Believe County SchoolsSTATE OR COUNTRY: North CarolinaGRADE LEVEL:
9-12SUMMARY: A teacher/coach acquired an illegal copy of the feature film Hoop
Dreams, a basketball film, and showed it to his basketball team for inspiration.
The bootleg film was shown without instruction, in a classroom, after school. At
the time, Hoop Dreams was still playing in movie theatres. ACTION TAKEN:
Teacher/coach received a reprimand and faced a serious threat of being fired, but
managed to retain employment. County copyright workshops and policies were updated
and enforced throughout the county more vigorously. To the best of my knowledge
cooperate entities were not involved or aware of the infraction (i.e. MPAA). I will
post a HIT if there are any responses.
Thanks!
Dan RhodesMedia CoordinatorPender County Schools, North
Carolinatraskrhodes@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail to go? Get your Hotmail, news, sports and much more! Check out the New MSN
Mobile!
http://mobile.msn.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation.
* LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
* LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
* EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
* LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
* LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------
LM_NET
Mailing List Home