Using+Creative+Commons+licensing

=Publishing resources under a Creative Commons licence.=

When you make teaching resources available online in a digital format it makes sense to consider:


 * what rights already exist on any components of the resources (e.g. images, video)
 * who can access what you make available and how you feel about what they can do with it subsequently

This page will provide support for thinking through these issues and suggestions for good practice.

How is ownership asserted online?
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These students understand how to find out who owns the images and video available to them online. This gives them greater understanding of how they can also licence their original content and ensure that it is used according to their preferences. This is part of understanding how to manage your digital identity online.

Practitioners often feel that checking and understanding licencing is just a further complication in creating materials for their learners. We all have limited time to create content after all. Here are a few time saving tips to help address this concern:


 * When looking for images online use the advanced search tools in Google images or the Commons search on Flikr
 * Take a look at Haiku Deck as this presentation tool has a wide collection of CC images ready for you to use
 * Make a habit of recording the image name/rights/profile link to the owner in a spreadsheet as you go, this will save time in the future.
 * Check the rights settings of your existing work. Slideshare, YouTube, TES, Flickr and other such sites allow the display of your preferences so don't just accept the default.