Authorship, 2002
Written, Directed, and Produced by Nicky Loi, 4:43 minutes
Hamster Wheel Productions
In this short film the characters "Ben and Suzie are juvenile delinquents caught in a discussion that stems from a graffiti tag that Suzie draws which, Ben claims to have been inspired from his own design."
The Case of Don Johnson... a freshman
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this short Real media video clip, a professor questions student Don Johnson about a possible occurrence of plagiarism after checking the student's submission in TurnItIn.com. This is an outstanding resource to initiate dialog about academic dishonesty with students and instructors alike. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions.
The Case of Don Johnson…the Senior
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this short Real media video clip, our previous character Don Johnson resurfaces. However the instructor is unable to verify a suspicion of plagiarism after checking the student's submission against the TurnItIn.com database. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions with faculty or students. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
The Case of Dr. Addison & Roland
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this short Real media video clip, a professor and student begins to discuss inconsistencies in the student's writing assignment. This clip can serve as a helpful introduction to a discussion on identifying possible plagiarism in student writing and the possible causes. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this clip.
The Case of Dr. Grey
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this introductory Real media video clip, a professor discusses a suspected case of plagiarism with a seemingly earnest but overloaded student. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions. While this clip is beneficial in discussions with students it has proven to be successful in developing a dialog among faculty. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
The Case of Dr. No
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this short Real media video clip, an instructor would like to create a CD-ROM to be distributed to their students of lecture notes, Internet resources, journal articles and other resources. A workshop developer or department chair can use this clip to present to faculty the challenges faced when distributing copyrighted material from various sources. For use in workshops and online or face to face discussions. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
Copyright
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A comic. Lima, October 2001. Published by agreement between the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
The Copyright Compliance Series, 2006
Produced by Chip Taylor.
This 10-part series is hosted by Jeannine Edwards and features attorney Arnold Lutzker, the senior partner of the respected Washington D.C. based law firm, Lutzker, Lutzker and Settlemyer. Available on 10 DVDs, Videos or Digital Files; each are approximately 30 min. long..
Copy Photography Computator
The Visual Resources Association
A very plain hyperlinked tutorial that can assist in determining the educational use of images. It is rare to find a tutorial specializing on one format other than text; a welcome addition.
The Copyright Court, 2004
Produced by University of Washington ResearchChannel, 13:39 min.
Lighthearted dramatizations of a court cases on copyright law, with a focus on fair use, release forms, and copyright responsibility. Available on DVD for purchase.
Copyright Criminals: This is a Sampling Sport
Produced by Benjamin Franzen & Kembrew McLeod, 10 min Work in Progress
This short film documentary illustrates the key arguments of the fair use in the music debate.
Copyright Tutorial
University of Texas System’s Office of General Council, Intellectual Property Section
The audience for this substantial tutorial is faculty and students. It explains fair use; how to determine ownership of an item; copyright issues in libraries and other settings; guidelines for copyright management and marketing; and resources for licensing and permissions. It is accessible in multiple versions: (1) High bandwidth/Flash & Audio, which requires flash 3.0 and a sound card and a browser capable of running JavaScript; (2) Medium Bandwidth/No Flash-No Audio; and Text Only for which no additional applications are needed. The first version is a pleasant learning experience with relatively high use of graphics and some JavaScript rollovers. It concludes with on 12 question online quiz that displays the correct answers after submitting.
Copyright Lessons
By Jason Myers, Woodring College of Education,
Western Washington University
This online tutorial consists of six lessons that each focus on a specific area of the copyright law. Each lesson consists of two parts: 1) a presentation of important concepts and 2) a series of scenarios designed to test your knowledge about the section just completed. The scenarios include a different voice for each character. It also includes quiz questions throughout the tutorial. It is reasonably interactive and visually engaging. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this tutorial.
©Primer
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
The ©Primer is an introduction to issues concerning copyright ownership and use of information. The interactive tutorial overviews the underlying principles behind copyright in the United States, outlines the requirements for copyright protection, and discusses the parameters of use and access of copyrighted material. It opens with a short Flash animation and moves into a series of questions and answers. Resources for additional study of a particular issue are provided throughout. Upon completion, a user is e-mailed a transcript of their responses to the primer's illustrative scenarios. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.
CopyRight Quiz
California State University
Educators and students should appreciate these twenty questions on realistic scenarios of copyright issues in this online test. It gives immediate feedback when an answer is selected however the scoring can be unreliable. A Java enabled web browser is necessary to view and use this quiz.
Digital©Primer
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
This primer focuses specifically on issues relating to copyright in digital works and the problems encountered by educational institutions in their use of digital materials for teaching, research and service. It is presented in an question and answer format and provides links to additional resources throughout. Please see the FAQ for more information. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.
Don't Copy That Floppy, 1992
Software Publisher Association (Producer)
Although this source is stylistically dated, students will learn about software piracy via this educational video produced to outreach to children through rap music. Lesson plans are included with the video to lead classroom discussions on responsible software use. For more information on Don't Copy that Floppy or other titles available from SIIA please see: http://www.siia.net/estore/
Dr. No Returns!
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In this Real media video clip, an instructor would like to use the TEACH Act to provide music from various sources to their "History of Music" course through a password protected web site. This can be used for discussions in workshops and online or face to face classes. Use to develop a faculty member's understanding of how different copyrighted resources can be used in designing course content. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
File Sharing @IU Copyright Tutorial
Indiana University, 2004
The online tutorial from provides a clear and direct description of the appropriate uses of peer-to-peer software. This tool is beneficial for students and faculty. The font size changes throughout. Although it is very text heavy, the organization of the context is well-done and makes it quite readable.
FRAMED!! How law constructs and constrains culture
A collection of short clips from a session held in association with the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and sponsored by the Center for the Public Domain. These short movies are licensed under Creative Commons Licenses.
- To Clear or not to Clear (MPEG version)
Filmmaker Chris Hegedus discusses how rights clearance practices have changed since the making of "Don't Look Back"
- Disappearing History? (MPEG version)
Filmmaker Orlando Bagwell talks about making “Citizen King” and why “Eyes on the Prize” is no longer in circulation
- Great Composers Steal (MPEG version)
Composer Anthony Kelley visits classical and jazz traditions and explains why you can find a doppelganger for almost any tune
Information Ethics Tutorial
UNC Libraries, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Although this tutorial was created to support students, it can benefit a broader audience. This brief tutorial consists of an introductory section, five main sections (on plagiaris, copyright and fair use), and a quiz. A Java enabled web browser is necessary to view this tutorial and quiz.
Interactive Guide To Using Copyrighted Media in Your Courses
Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC) and Kognito Solutions LLC
Baruch College, City University of New York
This very creative and interactive "Copyright Metro" map works to assist faculty with deciding the appropriate copyright guidelines they must follow to use various types of copyright protected media in their classrooms. Set up like a game for big kids the graphics and audio keeps you tuned in long enough to learn something. Finally, it includes a set of practical scenarios and opinions arranged by material format (audio, video, etc.). It requires Flash Player 7 or above.
Licensing 101 International
International Licensing Industry Merchandizers' Association
More of a guided educational site than a tutorial, this online resource is based on an thesis written by Sabina Gockel at Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz. The subject covered are: 1) Licensing basics, 2) History of licensing, 3) Participants, 4) Role of marketing, and 5) International licensing. Although this is a professional website, the information is also useful to a broader audience. The free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this educational site.
Moving Image Contest Winners
Center for the Public Domain
A collection of short films. The contest asked for 2 minute movies about the ways that intellectual property affects art-- specifically documentary film or music.
by Daniel Love
- Music For Our Grandchildren
by Alek and Kuba Tarkowski
by Christopher Sims
by Terry Tucker and Andrew Fazekas
Researching Ethically
Dalhousie University Libraries
This module provides for students the knowledge and tools necessary to define and avoid plagiarism. There is an audio component well integrated throughout the tutorial but it unfortunately makes the pages load very slowly- clunky.
Sonic Outlaws, 1995
Directed, and Produced by Craig Baldwin, 1:27:00 minutes
Other Cinema
This film chronicles the release of Negativland's parody of U2, Casey Kasem, and other intellectual property concerns with artistic flair. For more information on Sonic Outlaws or other works distributed by Other Cinema please see: http://www.othercinemadvd.com/
Tales from the Public Domain: BOUND BY LAW?, 2006
Keith Aoki, James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins
Center for the Public Domain, Duke University
A comic praised for it’s lively content and visuals.
TEACH Act Toolkit
By Peggy E. Hoon, North Carolina State University
The most thorough online resource about the TEACH Act to date. This site includes a basic and expanded checklist for evaluating your use of copyrighted media in the online classroom; they are available as PDFs and online. In addition it includes: guidelines, PowerPoint presentations, best practices, articles, and additional resources.
Tutorial Series
Scholarly Communication Center of North Carolina State University
This series includes four (4) tutorials: Copyright Ownership, Copyright Use, Plagiarism, or Licensing Guidelines. This source is relevant for faculty and students. There do not appear to be any special requirements to view; it consists of short click through text screen, similar to a PowerPoint presentation. Very good content and well arranged though not visually engaging.
VAIL Tutorial
Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College
In four modules, the VAIL Tutor provides an overview of academic integrity concepts and practical tips for avoiding plagiarism. By assigning this tutorial, faculty will introduced their students to proper documentation practices and academic integrity policies. An electronic Certificate of Successful Completion is displayed on the screen and e-mailed to users after successful completion of the included online quiz. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.
A Visit to Copyright Bay
University of St. Francis
Some may argue that this tutorial is only for the nautical fans among us; however this playful website speaks directly to educators. The site intends to enable teachers to be able to apply fair use practices to the classroom or to non-traditional settings. Also, it should help teachers to identify copyright practices that are questionable so that infringements may be avoided in the future. This site is visual and “object-oriented”; which at times can be distracting. Is has a wealth of information and includes a short quiz.