Course Details
Course Code: EDUC622 Course ID: 4356 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will focus on the issue of ownership of certain types of intellectual property on the internet, which has become a critical issue with different technological platforms, digital tools, and apps becoming so prevalent in our schools and culture. In this course, online, face-to-face, and hybrid educators will learn about the different types of potential copyright infringement, fair use, and privacy aspects for students, exploring the implication for course development and instruction.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 | October | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 06/26/2023 - 12/01/2023 | 12/04/2023 - 01/28/2024 | December | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 08/28/2023 - 02/02/2024 | 02/05/2024 - 03/31/2024 | February | Winter 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Synthesize copyright laws as they relate to the concept of ownership via the internet.
- Analyze the need to develop an ethical framework for use of computers and learning objects in educational settings.
- Analyze the legal and ethical tests for fair use of copyrighted materials on the internet.
- Develop comprehensive acceptable use policies for academic settings.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Learning Activities | 75.00% |
| Learning Activity 1: Ethical Issues and Solutions PowerPoint | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 2: Privacy | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 3: Property Prevention Plan | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 4: Fair Use Case Study Video Analysis | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 5: School District Technology Use Analysis and Appropriate Use Policy | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 6: My Ethical Framework | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 7: Legal Issues Q&A | 9.38% |
| Learning Activity 8: Ethics and Legal Issues Project | 9.38% |
| Discussions | 25.00% |
| Introductions | 2.78% |
| Week 1: Ethical Factors | 2.78% |
| Week 2: Privacy Technology and Online Learning | 2.78% |
| Week 3: Property and the Online Classroom | 2.78% |
| Week 4: Fair Use and Your Online Teaching Context | 2.78% |
| Week 5: Appropriate Use and Your Online Teaching Context | 2.78% |
| Week 6: Building an Ethical Framework | 2.78% |
| Week 7: Legal Issues in Online Learning | 2.78% |
| Week 8: Online Research Ethics | 2.78% |