Week 8: Copyright

Teachers may not understand copyright law. Some may just 'close the door' and do whatever they want within the classroom. The results can be less-effective teaching tools. Because teachers aren't confident in the rules and have no training in fair use, many just rely on their own interpretations of the law.

I remember I have attended several talks about copy right before. One speaker used a very good analogy which we can use to deliver the concept to your students.

'It's okay to give directions to an art museum, but it's not okay to steal the artwork. Some museums loan out their artwork or let you take a copy home. However, you'd need permission to do this. Although there may be many entrances into the building, the museum may request that you only enter through the front door. Some museums charge an entry fee while others are free.'

Group project proposal

We are group 6. Members: Amy, Rosanna, Stephanie & Angel

What is the background and context for this project?
~Target Ss: P4 – P6 (upper primary, i.e. Key Stage 2)
~About the school: CMI, co-education
~Ss’ language proficiency: diversified

What are the needs of the students and how would they benefit from a class web page?
~Ss are not very motivated in reading and the video acts as a medium of communication to provoke their
motivation in language learning, particularly in reading
~Through doing different tasks online, Ss can build up their creativity and writing skill.

What particular skill or content area that you would like to deliver online?
~Although we’ll particularly focus on reading, other skills, such as vocabulary learning, listening and writing skill will
also be covered.

How will the web page be integrated into curriculum or syllabus (provide a detailed syllabus plan)?
~EDB syllabus: Using IT in language learning
~School syllabus: Ss are required to read 'Cinderella dressed in yellow'. The website designed is used to
supplement their learning in class

What technologies will you use to deliver content and facilitate interactions?
~Video shooting (a camcorder) and editing (Ulead); movie maker (Microsoft);
~Hot potatoes (for creating exercises and tasks)