This course will become read-only in the near future. Tell us at community.p2pu.org if that is a problem.

Part 1 Case Study 3 Readings


Key words: teacher’s use of copyright materials, exceptions, licence, blanket licence, compulsory licences, contract, Digital Rights Management (DRM)and Technological Protection Measures (TPM), anti-circumvention of DRM/TPM

Overview: This week you will learn more about exceptions to copyright, focusing particular on exceptions and blanket licences that allow material to be used by educators. Some of the most extensive exemptions to copyright under the Australian system apply to teachers, allowing use of material for education purposes and in classroom environments. There are also statutory licences that allow mass photocopying and other reproduction of copyright material for education purposes, subject to payment by the institution. However, these exceptions are not absolute. They too have their limits, and it is important as teachers that you know both the freedoms and boundaries that apply to you.

Readings and Resources
Selected links to Smartcopying Website
For more information:


Task Discussion