AI-generated content is reshaping how educators source, adapt, and share materials in OER, prompting a reexamination of fair use principles, licensing norms, and quality assurance. Embracing emerging best […]
Global Perspectives: How Fair Use Differs from Fair Dealing in Education
Educators worldwide rely on copyright exceptions to integrate external materials into teaching. Two predominant models are the U.S. doctrine of fair use and the Commonwealth-style fair dealing. Though both permit limited, […]
Fair Use Checklists: Practical Tools for Educators and Instructional Designers
A structured fair use checklist empowers educators and instructional designers to make consistent, defensible decisions when incorporating copyrighted content into OER. By documenting each of the four statutory […]
Balancing Accessibility and Copyright: Ensuring OER Meets Fair Use Standards
Open Educational Resources (OER) strive to make high-quality educational materials freely available, yet true accessibility goes beyond open access—resources must also comply with copyright law. Achieving this balance […]
The Role of Transformative Use in Creating Effective Educational Resources
Transformative use lies at the heart of fair use doctrine and serves as a powerful catalyst for crafting engaging, legal, and pedagogically rich Open Educational Resources (OER). By […]
Case Studies: Successful Applications of Fair Use in Online Learning
Educators who thoughtfully apply fair use—emphasizing transformation, minimal use, and access controls—can legally integrate rich multimedia content into online courses, enhancing student engagement and learning. Case Study 1: […]
How to Incorporate Copyrighted Material Responsibly in Your OER
Open Educational Resources (OER) empower educators to create, adapt, and share learning materials freely. Yet integrating copyrighted content—such as texts, images, audio, or video—into OER requires careful navigation […]
Fair Use vs. Open License: What Every Teacher Should Know
Choosing between fair use and open licensing isn’t just a legal technicality—it’s a strategic decision that affects how broadly you can share educational content and how your students […]
Top 5 Mistakes Educators Make with Fair Use—and How to Avoid Them
Open Educational Resources (OER) have opened the door for innovative teaching. Yet misuse of copyrighted content within OER can expose educators and institutions to legal challenges. Fair use […]
Understanding Fair Use in Education: A Beginner’s Guide for OER Creators
Open Educational Resources (OER) have transformed learning by making high-quality educational materials freely available to educators, students, and self-learners around the world. Yet incorporating copyrighted content—such as images, […]