Use of Copyrighted Works in Education
Title 17, Section 110(1): Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain performances and displays specifically permits certain educational activities, in addition to what is permissible through other exceptions. Students and instructors can use, perform or display copyrighted material in the classroom of a nonprofit educational institution in the course of activities of an educational nature, so long as the work was not shared for unlawful gain or profit. This can include checking out books from the library, reading a book in a class, acting out a play, or watching a movie.
What is copyrightable? Are math problems, tables, charts, or graphs covered?
Can teachers use songs and movie clips?
How can I share course content over the internet?
