Is that even LEGAL?

What Visual, Audio and Video Content Can I Use?

As tech-savvy teachers, we are integrating more multimedia work into our classrooms and online presences. To ensure that we are modeling best digital practices, it is essential to respect copyright laws and digital ownership by properly attributing the use of others' content.

HOWEVER, staying informed on what media is legal for use and publication can be pretty scary (see for yourself-- YIKES)! Who's got time to wade through THAT thing?!

To help make sense of what's okay to use and publish, check out this pretty informative chart.

The Library of Congress makes it more palatable in their classroom scenarios (scroll to classroom examples) and YouTube’s explanation is pretty good, too. This one was created for students- use it to brush up on the rules and pass it on!

How Do I Attribute Properly When Borrowing Content?

To properly attribute a person's work (an image or video you want to use on your blog/website), be sure to properly cite the work. Here's a great guide.

How/Where Can I Find Useable Digital Content?

Creative Commons Search Engine: Lets you set parameters to return results from Flickr and stock images that you can use/build upon/publish. Be sure to see what the attribution expectations are.
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Screenshot from Creative Commons, Available under Public License, CC 4.0

Google Advanced Search: Scroll down to usage rights to return results that you can use/modify and publish. You may still need to verify that the images are useable, but it helps to narrow the field down!
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Screenshot from Google Advanced Search, Don't need permission/attribution for the screenshot above...

Who is emailing me? The Blue Man Group??? (Add an image to your Google account.)

WHY It is always nice to put a face with a name. Sometimes we need a tiny little reminder of what someone looks like because we don't see them very often. Follow these steps to add/change the image associated with your Google account. HOW Open your email. Click your image. It might just be a blue circle if you have not added something already. Click Change . Find an image you like. Your amazing new image will appear. From now on everyone can put a name to a face!

Annotate PDF? How might I do that?

So I have a PDF and I need to edit it. Here is one method that works pretty well for me. Open Word. Click File . 1. Click Open . 2. Click Browse . 3. Find the PDF you want to annotate. 4. Click Open . Click OK when you see this box. Bam! Your PDF now opens in Word. Note: you maybe have to click Enable Editing at the top of the screen. Finished editing and want to turn it back into a PDF? Click File . 1. Click Save As . 2. Click This PC . 3. Pick a location. I usually save things to my desktop. 4. Click Save as type - and choose PDF. 5. Click Save .

Embed an audio clip into a Google Form!

Are you looking to embed an audio clip into a Google Form? Below you will find a list of things you will need ready and a video to walk you through the process. Needed: A single PowerPoint slide. Movie Maker. (Already on your computer.) A Google Form. Watch this video for the steps to follow.

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