Copyright Exceptions in Schools and the Collection

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/

Internet and Websites