
Distance Education
Copyright Information
Basics
If you decide to use someone else’s materials (pictures, graphics, articles, etc.) in your Canvas course, please ensure you are not violating Copyright Law. Here are some basic guidelines to follow:
- Seek permission to use copyrighted materials, and document your efforts.
- Credit your source, display a copyright notice, and include any ownership information.
- Follow the Fair Use rules.
- Link to copyrighted materials instead of uploading them directly into your course.
- Determine how much of the material you are allowed to use.
- Use materials that are in the public domain.
- Use materials from sites that offer free content.
Resources
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