In class this week we covered the topics of the public domain along with the importance of copyright and FIPPA. and how we as future educators need to be aware. We spent time in class gong over different website resources that can be easily integrated into the classroom.

For example when we talked about FIPPA we discussed how it was a BC policy that makes sure teachers are being responsible wit students sensitive personal information. It mentioned that in order for teachers to be able to share personal photos of students they need written consent of the parents. We also discussed FIPPA in relation to social media.

During the discussion of the public domain we talked about open resources. Open resources are where Fair Dealings laws allow individuals to use a section of copyright-protected work without permission. Creative Commons is a great example of an open resource. Creative commons is where educators and students can access photos and resources.

Something I learned during this class is that within the public domain after 75 years from the time a resource is produced all copyright is removed and it becomes free to use.