Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for OER

The Code of Best Practices is the result of collaborative efforts, including workshops, interviews, and webinars conducted between 2019 and 2020. We thank all contributors for their invaluable support.

Resilient Digital Materials for Teaching and Learning: Copyright and Open Education Strategies Webinar Series

The sudden shift to online education has posed challenges for educators, especially in navigating copyright issues when sourcing digital teaching materials. To address these concerns, a comprehensive webinar series was launched, focusing on both K-12 and higher education audiences. This series provided actionable strategies and resources to help educators confidently use and create digital teaching materials.

Overview of the Webinar Series

The series was divided into two primary tracks tailored to K-12 and higher education, with additional stand-alone webinars suitable for both groups. The sessions covered a range of topics, including copyright essentials, fair use policies, and creating Open Educational Resources (OER). All webinars were recorded and are accessible on YouTube, with accompanying presentation slides for reference.


Webinar Schedule

Date & Time (ET)TitleRecordingSlides
March 31, 2020 – 01:00 PMReading Aloud: Fair Use Enables Translating Classroom Practices to Online LearningView on YouTubeView Presentation
April 14, 2020 – 01:00 PMEssential Copyright Knowledge: A Toolkit for Teachers and LibrariansView on YouTubeView Presentation
April 17, 2020 – 03:00 PMEducational Fair Use: Yes You Can Scan (K-12)View on YouTubeView Presentation
April 17, 2020 – 03:00 PMEducational Fair Use: Yes You Can Scan (Higher Education)View on YouTubeView Presentation
April 24, 2020 – 12:00 PMEvaluating Resilient Digital Materials for K-12 TeachingView on YouTubeView Presentation
April 24, 2020 – 03:00 PMEvaluating Resilient Digital Materials for Higher EducationView on YouTubeView Presentation
May 1, 2020 – 12:00 PMAuthoring and Adapting Open Educational Resources for K-12View on YouTubeView Presentation
May 1, 2020 – 03:00 PMAuthoring and Adapting Open Educational Resources for Higher EducationView on YouTubeView Presentation
May 8, 2020 – 12:00 PMUniversal Design: Equitable Access for Students with DisabilitiesView on YouTubeView Presentation
May 15, 2020 – 01:00 PMCopyright in the U.S. and Canada: Fair Use for Cross-Border EducationView on YouTubeView Presentation
May 22, 2020 – 12:00 PMAntiracism and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Open EducationView on YouTubeView Presentation
May 29, 2020 – 12:00 PMMusic in OER: A Fair Use Deep DiveView on YouTubeView Presentation
June 12, 2020 – 12:00 PMLGBTQ-Inclusive Learning: Supporting with Open LicensingView on YouTubeView Presentation

Key Highlights

  • Copyright Essentials: Educators learned how to apply fair use effectively in the online teaching environment.
  • Open Educational Resources (OER): Sessions emphasized the creation and adaptation of OER, providing systems and strategies for different education levels.
  • Equity and Inclusion: Webinars included guidance on universal design principles to ensure accessibility for all students, particularly those with disabilities.

For educators seeking practical tools to navigate digital education’s complexities, this webinar series offers a rich repository of resources and actionable insights. All materials remain accessible for future reference via YouTube and shared slides.