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Distance Learning Today: Legal Issues

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Distance learning opens the door to a new set of legal issues for educators, trainers and students. The four programs in this video series address some common questions and concerns such as intellectual property, copyright, fair use, assignments, and licenses. Real world examples from business and education are woven throughout the programs to help explain the material.

Program 5: Introduction to Legal Issues
This program provides an overview of the issues and questions many educators have about copyright law. Topics include: What is copyright? Why should I care about copyright? What is covered and not covered by copyright? How long does a copyright last?

Program 6: Protecting Intellectual Property
This program examins copyright issues. Topics include selling, sharing or giving away copyrights, international copyright law and intellectual property.

Program 7: Technology and How It Affects Intellectual Property
Materials used in the classroom may face legal restrictions when used for distance education. This program discusses legal issues associated with distance learning technology. Topics covered include "Fair Use" guidelines.

Program 8: Working With Copyright
How do I get a copyright for my own work? How can I use a copyrighted work? How do I get an assignment or license? These questions are addressed in this program. Other topics include using stock footage, music and photos.

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Individual Price: $59.95

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