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[CMEC] COPYRIGHT MATTERS! Some Key Questions and Answers for Teachers, CMEC This document is available in pdf format.  It is a Canadian document that may be freely reproduced.	Media Awareness Network Classroom Provisions of the Copyright Act There are some exceptions for educators, but they are limited. Provisions of the Copyright Act Relating to the Internet What constitutes an infringement of copyright? "In terms of the Internet, this can include posting graphic art designed by someone else on a personal Web site, redistributing a personal resume without consent, or downloading a copyrighted song in digital format."
Internet and the Law Quotes from Copyright Matters as well as information concerning "Can Teachers and Students Copy from the Internet?"
Because We Care Education Society of Alberta What Every Teacher Should Know About Copyright Questions quoted from this site: How do you locate Copyright Statements on a website? What if you cannot find the Copyright Statement on a website? Sample Copyright Statements for "Free" Images Sample Copyright Statements for Limiting Use of Images Sample Copyright Statements for Restricting Use of Images Some Options for Using Images on School/Student Websites Obtaining Permission:  There is a sample letter for obtaining permission that may be downloaded from this site.		Copyright Free Sites **Even though sites say copyright free, you must always read the copyright information that comes with the image because very often there are special requirements connected to the use of the image. Classroom Clipart : Free Clipart, clip art Illustrations and Photographs Check special requirements Pics4Learning - Tech4Learning Discovery School Clipart   When you read the copyright information on this site, you are allowed to only 10 images... Canadian Heritage Galleries Permission must be requested Images Canada: picturing Canadian culture Credit must be given to author. NASA Images NASA should be credited as source. NOAA Photo Library Home Page National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Credit must be given Images/Pictures - US Fish and Wildlife Service Most images are copyright free, please check.
Internet et le droit d'auteur "Les exceptions à la Loi pour les établissements d'enseignement ne s"appliquent pas à Internet" A very interesting document from the MEQ by the Direction des Ressources Didactique

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