This image comes from the lifehacker.com blog entitled "Tens ways to beat brain drain" and there is no copyright on it--at least according to photoshop.
It seems one's ability to "borrow" others' digital images & work is dependent on how deep your pockets are. After all, google has no problem posting copyrighted movies on YouTube. Apple iTunes has no problem "borrowing" graphics from the Beatles. And Microsoft is very comfortable hiding what they borrow in millions of lines of "proprietary code."
So, should educators run everything through General Counsel before posting? I would say the best policy is to be discrete and if asked to remove an image, do so.
Oh yeah, and what's the best treatment for brain exhaustion for the seriously over-committed? Take a break! I just got a phone call from a friend who's stopping by to talk over a cup of coffee. Until next week, keep on clickin'!
It seems one's ability to "borrow" others' digital images & work is dependent on how deep your pockets are. After all, google has no problem posting copyrighted movies on YouTube. Apple iTunes has no problem "borrowing" graphics from the Beatles. And Microsoft is very comfortable hiding what they borrow in millions of lines of "proprietary code."
So, should educators run everything through General Counsel before posting? I would say the best policy is to be discrete and if asked to remove an image, do so.
Oh yeah, and what's the best treatment for brain exhaustion for the seriously over-committed? Take a break! I just got a phone call from a friend who's stopping by to talk over a cup of coffee. Until next week, keep on clickin'!
1 comment:
I like this article from someone in English (http://ncteinbox.blogspot.com/2008/03/why-i-have-violated-copyright.html) who demonstrates that teachers breaking copyright is more complex than just not knowing the laws. :-)
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