Overview

This week you will learn about exceptions to copyright, focusing on exceptions that allow material to be used by educators. Some of the most extensive exceptions to copyright under the Australian system apply to teachers, allowing use of material for educational purposes and in classroom environments. These exceptions are completely free in regards to price, but just as with last week's statutory licences, these exceptions are not absolute. They have their limits, and it is important as teachers that you know both the freedoms and boundaries that apply to you.

Reading and resources

Selected links to Smartcopying website:

• Copyright Exceptions: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/copyright-guidelines/copyright---a-general-overview/1-13-copyright-exceptions

• Flexible Fair Dealing Information Sheet: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/flexible-dealing

• Flexible Fair Dealing FAQs: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/faqs/flexible-fair-dealing

• Performance and Communication in Class Information Sheet: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/performance-and-communication-in-class

• Technology Protection Measures: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/technological-protection-measures

• Format Shifting Information Sheet: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/format-shifting

• Format Shifting FAQs: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/faqs/format-shifting

• Using YouTube Information Sheet: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/using-youtube

• Using Digital Content Repositories: Copyright Compliance Manual for Schools: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/using-digital-content-repositories-copyright-compliance-manual-for-schools

• Using iTunes in Schools: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/using-itunes-in-schools

• Performing and Communicating Music in Schools: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/performing-and-communicating-music-in-schools

• Playing Films, Television and Radio in Schools: http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/information-sheets/schools/playing-films-television-and-radio-in-schools

Selected presentation from the National Copyright Unit's slideshare:

• Part 2: New Technologies and the Current Copyright Framework

Part Two - 'New Technologies and the Current Copyright Framework' from National Copyright Unit, COAG Education Council

• Part 4: Smartcopying Tips

Part Four - 'Smartcopying Tips' from National Copyright Unit, COAG Education Council