Interesting discussion on copyright. Trademark/brand name is different that copyright.
Length of time: Lifetime for author + 70 years or company has 100 years.
The law is not about how you got it or how you use it, but it is whether you have permission to use it.
Fair use: parody, news, teaching, critical comment
How it's used (the four above) and the % that is used and does it impede the original creator from making money.
Fair use is a legal defensible decision. For teachers, if you can NOT teach a lesson without using a piece of copyright information, then it might fall under fair use.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Week3_Wimba
This was a great Wimba tonight. I thought our brief discussion on the plethora of issues we are facing as school districts are adding more and more rules and regulations.
Some of my fears of the publishing/presenting assignment were alleviated tonight. I'm kind of excited about putting together the culminating activity to summarize the CBR project.
An interesting side note, the education co-op that I work for is doing a couple summer sessions for teacher professional development on project based learning.
There was some confusion on the abstract assignment due Sunday. I'm glad we clarified that this is a summary of the CBR project. I believe on that page on our websites (presentation) there is also a Lit Review summary.
Quote of the night, "the landscape is on fire!" We are the change agents that can and will make the future of education different than what it is today. WE can make the pendulum swing the other way.
Some of my fears of the publishing/presenting assignment were alleviated tonight. I'm kind of excited about putting together the culminating activity to summarize the CBR project.
An interesting side note, the education co-op that I work for is doing a couple summer sessions for teacher professional development on project based learning.
There was some confusion on the abstract assignment due Sunday. I'm glad we clarified that this is a summary of the CBR project. I believe on that page on our websites (presentation) there is also a Lit Review summary.
Quote of the night, "the landscape is on fire!" We are the change agents that can and will make the future of education different than what it is today. WE can make the pendulum swing the other way.
Week2_Comment2
http://leonsedmtclassblog.blogspot.com/
Leon said:
Ben & Roz Zander are keeping tradition with a number of well known authors, Dale Carnegie, Maxwell Malts, Robert Schuller, Zig Ziglar, and Joel Osteen. There is something real about this book that makes sense. I think the Zander's created something other than putting a twist on an old message. The Zander’s message may be more than just another remix. The first few chapters have been a pleasure to read, and I can't wait to finish the book.
I said:
Great addition to the discussion. These authors have great messages to say and often it is a twist of what has been previously stated. But I also agree that the Zanders seem to have a new message and go further than the "yeah ra" cheerleader type book.
Leon said:
Ben & Roz Zander are keeping tradition with a number of well known authors, Dale Carnegie, Maxwell Malts, Robert Schuller, Zig Ziglar, and Joel Osteen. There is something real about this book that makes sense. I think the Zander's created something other than putting a twist on an old message. The Zander’s message may be more than just another remix. The first few chapters have been a pleasure to read, and I can't wait to finish the book.
I said:
Great addition to the discussion. These authors have great messages to say and often it is a twist of what has been previously stated. But I also agree that the Zanders seem to have a new message and go further than the "yeah ra" cheerleader type book.
Week2_Comment1
Crystal C
http://theducationrevolution.blogspot.com
http://theducationrevolution.blogspot.com
4. “Naming oneself and others as a contribution produces a shift away from self-concern and engages us in a relationship with others that is an arena for making a difference.” (p. 63)
I feel that my classmates and I in the EMDT program have adopted this as our motto. We all believe that by working together as a team to help the way education is viewed and the system is run we can make it better for all. We do not seek individual recognition and in doing this we work even better at coming up with ideas and ways to push the current boundaries and become even better educators.
My response:
Your comment in #4 about working together to better the whole is a great take-away from the EMDT program! After all there is no "i" in team!
Crystal also said:
3. “This A is not an expectation to live up to, but a possibility to live into.” (p. 26)
If giving everyone an A right off the bat was an option as mentioned in the book, it would alleviate in some respects the pressure students feel in class or that all of us may feel in our daily lives with the expectations we feel we have to live up to and open us all up to the possibility that we can do far more and be far more by exploring our passions and being creative than by being narrow-mindedly focused and stuck in reoccurring thought patterns.
My response:
My first response to this was fear. From a teacher's viewpoint, how does one "grade" passion? If we truly embraced this type of education, what would "school" look like? Would we go back to the days of apprenticeship?
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Week2_AoP_1to4
The Art of Possibility
by Benjamin Zander and Rosamjund Stone Zander
Thoughts from Chapters 1 to 4
The TED video of Benjamin Zander: (notes are taken from the video...some may be verbatim, some may be synthesized...all credit is given to him for these notes.
"one buttock playing" - let the music move you
"tone deaf" - wouldn't be able to tell when to shift gears, recognize voices, etc! Everyone has a good ear! WOW!!! American Idol here I come! j/k
I wish he was my Intro to Music teacher! I just learned a lot about Chopin! I've always liked classical music, but that was impressively unique way of teaching it.
Guess I'm one of the 3%. "Everyone loves classical music. They just haven't found out about it yet."
A conductor doesn't make a sound. His power depends on making other people powerful.
Awaken possibility in other people. Look at their eyes.
WoW what a powerful statement! In the process of creating and revamping my virtual classroom for next school year, this is a great challenge for me! How can I make my students' eyes shine? How can I leave them with feedback, comments, suggestions that could stand as the last thing I say to them?
Chapter 1: It's all Invented
Chapter 2: Stepping into the Universe of Possibility
Well honestly, this chapter could have saved me hundreds in therapy costs! I connected on a personal level with this chapter. The "world of measurement" is one of chaos and shame. The "little voice in the head" can overshadow the reality of life surrounding it. It creates the imaginary box that one can not get out of for fear of the unknown. But when we realize that we are in fact a small part of a bigger world, then we can see the "universe of possibility" is a vast expanse of, yes, the unknown, but also of something greater than ourselves.
The practice for this chapter is to ask, "How are my thoughts and actions, in this new moment, reflections of the measurement world?" And once answered honestly you can ask, "How are my thoughts and actions, in this new moment, reflections of the measurement world?" And as one goes through life, you can repeat this "and now?" until we come into a place of knowing we are part of the universe of possibility.
Chapter 3: Giving an A
This was a tough chapter for me. It seemed a little "high" on something. The principle is great! However, in the reality of grades and of measuring students, how do you apply this principle?
So if I give my students an A...and a few don't meet the standard...how can I justify keeping them at an A? Zander talked about literally giving a student an A and then figuratively giving an A as a way to see the universe of possibility in another person. However, when the two worlds collide in the classroom, grades HAVE to be given (much to my dismay). And grades are unfortunately a way to measure a student against a standard and therefore against each other...there seems to be an idealistic feel to this chapter and one that I wish discussed further, because I think the authors are on the verge of something big and revolutionary.
The story of Tanya and the bowings was a great A-ha moment for me. Too often, as a teacher, things are done to a certain expectation. But what I should be doing is listening to the students and composing together the route to the destination. The standards are the Key to the map (the legend), but the journey can and must take on a life of its own.
pg 39 "The player who looks least engaged may be the most committed member of the group. A cynic, after all, is a passionate person who does not want to be disappointed again." So I need to speak to the passion and not to the cynicism.
Chapter 4: ***more to come***
Check back soon.
by Benjamin Zander and Rosamjund Stone Zander
Thoughts from Chapters 1 to 4
The TED video of Benjamin Zander: (notes are taken from the video...some may be verbatim, some may be synthesized...all credit is given to him for these notes.
"one buttock playing" - let the music move you
"tone deaf" - wouldn't be able to tell when to shift gears, recognize voices, etc! Everyone has a good ear! WOW!!! American Idol here I come! j/k
I wish he was my Intro to Music teacher! I just learned a lot about Chopin! I've always liked classical music, but that was impressively unique way of teaching it.
Guess I'm one of the 3%. "Everyone loves classical music. They just haven't found out about it yet."
A conductor doesn't make a sound. His power depends on making other people powerful.
Awaken possibility in other people. Look at their eyes.
Who am I being that my "people's" eye's aren't shining?
WoW what a powerful statement! In the process of creating and revamping my virtual classroom for next school year, this is a great challenge for me! How can I make my students' eyes shine? How can I leave them with feedback, comments, suggestions that could stand as the last thing I say to them?
Chapter 1: It's all Invented
What a refreshing concept that it's all an invention!!! Life is all a perception of reality. We all perceive differently, so therefore reality is different. This reminds me of the many conversations I had with a dear friend. Although, I think he took this concept a little too far by saying the brick wall isn't a solid object. But, it can be perceived differently: some might say it is brown, others red. I've also had similar conversations with my father. We were reminicing awhile back, and I shared with him a memory I had. He chuckled and told me a completely different version of the story. I still say I was right (haha), but in reality, we both were. I heard a saying and sorry I can't give credit to the original speaker just know it wasn't me..."There are three sides to every story. Mine, yours, and the truth."
This is a differently avenue then where the author of this book is going. However, it does tie in with the "its all invented" theory.
Well honestly, this chapter could have saved me hundreds in therapy costs! I connected on a personal level with this chapter. The "world of measurement" is one of chaos and shame. The "little voice in the head" can overshadow the reality of life surrounding it. It creates the imaginary box that one can not get out of for fear of the unknown. But when we realize that we are in fact a small part of a bigger world, then we can see the "universe of possibility" is a vast expanse of, yes, the unknown, but also of something greater than ourselves.
The practice for this chapter is to ask, "How are my thoughts and actions, in this new moment, reflections of the measurement world?" And once answered honestly you can ask, "How are my thoughts and actions, in this new moment, reflections of the measurement world?" And as one goes through life, you can repeat this "and now?" until we come into a place of knowing we are part of the universe of possibility.
"Take a piece and the pie is whole again."
This was a tough chapter for me. It seemed a little "high" on something. The principle is great! However, in the reality of grades and of measuring students, how do you apply this principle?
So if I give my students an A...and a few don't meet the standard...how can I justify keeping them at an A? Zander talked about literally giving a student an A and then figuratively giving an A as a way to see the universe of possibility in another person. However, when the two worlds collide in the classroom, grades HAVE to be given (much to my dismay). And grades are unfortunately a way to measure a student against a standard and therefore against each other...there seems to be an idealistic feel to this chapter and one that I wish discussed further, because I think the authors are on the verge of something big and revolutionary.
The story of Tanya and the bowings was a great A-ha moment for me. Too often, as a teacher, things are done to a certain expectation. But what I should be doing is listening to the students and composing together the route to the destination. The standards are the Key to the map (the legend), but the journey can and must take on a life of its own.
pg 39 "The player who looks least engaged may be the most committed member of the group. A cynic, after all, is a passionate person who does not want to be disappointed again." So I need to speak to the passion and not to the cynicism.
Chapter 4: ***more to come***
Check back soon.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Week1_Comment3
Manny Miranda's post stated:
After viewing the slew of videos from this week’s assignment, I feel overwhelmed. Copyright, Fair use, Creative Commons, all these policies and regulations are seemingly endless in the discussion on the protection or use of someone’s idea or concept. I understand that a person who originates their ideas and concepts needs them to be protected from users passing them off as their ideas and that the originators be compensated or at least credited when used. But I also believe that an end user should have access to these works to be informed and inspired and be able to use these ideas for their work as well. But the areas are so gray and overlap into each other. Now throw in the myths and misconceptions, like in the Templeton video, and you have a hodgepodge of misinformation that increases the likelihood of actually infringing on another persons copyright and not even knowing that you did.
In the end it is about educating oneself on the issue of copyrights and asking the right questions. The Mayer & Bettle video that explains Creative Commons is helpful. The comic strips on the Creative Commons website are amusing and insightful (Miranda and her coffee table book) on the explanation of the 4 options in Creative Commons licenses. I also enjoyed the video collage of Disney animations to show Fair use in its purest form. Educating oneself on the above concepts are the keys to avoiding any legal problems when it comes to using any portions of someone’s else idea, concept or work.
My response was:
Very well said Manny! Education is the key to avoiding problems and keeping your own ideas safe as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
My favorite line, " But I also believe that an end user should have access to these works to be informed and inspired and be able to use these ideas for their work as well. "
I think we all learn from each other, and like you said, find inspiration from each other. The key is to do this legally and respectfully.
After viewing the slew of videos from this week’s assignment, I feel overwhelmed. Copyright, Fair use, Creative Commons, all these policies and regulations are seemingly endless in the discussion on the protection or use of someone’s idea or concept. I understand that a person who originates their ideas and concepts needs them to be protected from users passing them off as their ideas and that the originators be compensated or at least credited when used. But I also believe that an end user should have access to these works to be informed and inspired and be able to use these ideas for their work as well. But the areas are so gray and overlap into each other. Now throw in the myths and misconceptions, like in the Templeton video, and you have a hodgepodge of misinformation that increases the likelihood of actually infringing on another persons copyright and not even knowing that you did.
In the end it is about educating oneself on the issue of copyrights and asking the right questions. The Mayer & Bettle video that explains Creative Commons is helpful. The comic strips on the Creative Commons website are amusing and insightful (Miranda and her coffee table book) on the explanation of the 4 options in Creative Commons licenses. I also enjoyed the video collage of Disney animations to show Fair use in its purest form. Educating oneself on the above concepts are the keys to avoiding any legal problems when it comes to using any portions of someone’s else idea, concept or work.
My response was:
Very well said Manny! Education is the key to avoiding problems and keeping your own ideas safe as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
My favorite line, " But I also believe that an end user should have access to these works to be informed and inspired and be able to use these ideas for their work as well. "
I think we all learn from each other, and like you said, find inspiration from each other. The key is to do this legally and respectfully.
Week1_Comment2
Mike Skocko's blog stated:
And say not thou my copy right or wrong, nor shed thy blood for an unhallowed cause.
Like that remix of John Quincy Adams’ warning not to blindly follow one’s country? Well, like it or not, both versions lead me into temptation and ambivalent feelings, just as Part I of our Copyright Issues reading did. For instance, consider Good Copy Bad Copy. The creatorsinvite downloads but send readers to The Pirate Bay.There’s no way I’m going to use a torrent site. I don’t care that it’s legal in Sweden. As a teacher, I’m supposed to lead by example, right? So instead, I opened Safari’s Activity Window and Option+Double-Clicked the video feed to snag a copy for myself.
My comment was:
Sure enjoyed the video. It was very informative.
Wondering what your thoughts are on copyright and piracy issues while using online file conversion sites. If you use these borrowed items for personal use only is that okay? Or are there legal ramifications to converting urls, videos, etc?
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