Re: Flowers for Algernon

[Kathryn Frech <lib@STNY.RR.COM>]

On 27 Sep 01, at 14:43, DEFRANK, KAREN
<KDEFRANK@GLASSBORO.K12.NJ.US> wrote:

> I thought the rule was if a movie is curriculum based, shown in a
> regular classroom setting, and not used as a reward, it could be
> shown without any other permission.

As I understand it, that's true *as long as the copy is
legally obtained*, which usually means purchased.

Off-air taping is subject to Fair Use Guidelines (basically,
can only be legally shown for two weeks) unless longer
use permission is specifically given.

That's one reason why I like the  Cable in the Classroom
newsletter; it not only says which curriculum-related
shows will be on during the coming month, but it
specifically notes those with extended use permissions.

So if a teacher has taped something off air, unless
they know of extended permissions or specifically
obtain them, they are extremely limited in how long
they can show the tape.

There's a good summary of copyright rules
for teachers at
<http://204.98.1.2/plmc/copyright.html>

HTH!


--
Kathryn Frech, Librarian
Seton Catholic Central H.S.
Binghamton, NY  USA
http://www.tier.net/scclibrary
email: lib@stny.rr.com

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