I chose to look closely at the theme of copyright because it overlaps my work as a photography and digital media teacher with the role of the teacher librarian. While I already had a good understanding of intellectual property, the research I have done to compete this task has provided me with practical skills and the ability to apply that knowledge to a school context. Now I can share information about finding Creative Commons licenced material, how to provide an attribution and what constitutes acceptable copyright practice for students in schools. Continue reading “ETL523 Creating a Digital Citizenship Guide”
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ETL503 Reflective Practice
The role and nature of school library collections
The ETL503 course introduced the practices and issues related to school library collection development. It was a lightbulb moment when I realised the teacher librarian (TL) was perfectly placed to assist teachers to cover the requirements of the cross-curriculum priority areas. With the release of the new Partnership Agreement (2020-2030) between the New South Wales Consultative Group (AECG) and the NSW Department of Education (DET), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures is a current and significant priority area for public schools (New South Wales Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc., n.d.). Continue reading “ETL503 Reflective Practice”
Copyright Issues in Schools
Copyright presents a variety of legal issues for schools, which staff and students should be aware of when accessing and using information for educational purposes. The laws exist to protect people who make a living off the content they create. In Australia there is no need to register for copyright, it is protected from the moment of creation in a material form. Following are some frequently asked questions to help inform school users of the correct way to approach information use. Continue reading “Copyright Issues in Schools”