Copyright Exceptions
Copyright exceptions exist to cover the educational usage of material available on the internet that is not typically cocvered by a statutory licence. There are for exceptions included in this list:
1. Fair Dealing
Teachers and students may copy information for their own research or study.
2. Disability Exceptions
Students viewing and/or using material that may involve copying resources not owned by the teacher is granted if they were copied to provide students with a disability greater access to information and therefore learning.
3. Exam Copying
Teachers may copy and distribute materials for assessible online and hardcopy exams. They may not copy and distribute materials for non-assessible examinations or tests (e.g. practice exams)
4. Flexible Dealing
Permits the use of internet materials for educational purposes not otherwise covered by the Statutiry Text and Artistic Works Licence or other copyright exceptions. This includes:
- Uploading/installling freely avaiable apps for edicational purposes
- Copying podcasts for students
- Making copy of a Vimeo video for student use.
Reference:
Smartcopying. (2022). Internet and Websites. Smartcopying. https://smartcopying.edu.au/guidelines/internet-and-websites/