Thing 10 – Borrowing and Sharing in CC

Up until this class, I was not aware of Creative Commons. As I delve into some of the resources, I will certainly be aware of it. Over the years of teaching and performing, I have been keenly aware of the copyright laws. It is stamped on every piece of music that I teach or play. The laws are a bit nebulous as to how much you can copy for “educational purposes”.

I think it is wonderful that I and my students will be able to learn from and expand upon information developed by someone who is also willing to share. I have not gotten to the point ( until this class) where I would have considered sharing on the web, but I think that will change. When you think of the possibility of many people around the world viewing and learning from your projects, your ideas, you want to make sure it is something worth “floating out there in space”. This would be the impact I would want it to have on my students.

I have not been able to think of any negatives if students are properly informed and guided about borrowing and sharing on the web.