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framework to take copyright on the road

National Monday Update Issue: 

No longer just the domain of librarians and resource developers, e-learning has pushed the issue of copyright onto the radar of teachers, trainers and managers of training organisations.

From May to October 2010, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) will host a series of workshops around the country, giving vocational education and training (VET) practitioners the opportunity to get on top of the key issues around copyright.

The workshops will be conducted by the Framework’s Copyright Officer, Vanessa Tuckfield, who provides expert advice on the issues of copyright and intellectual property for the VET sector and maintains the Framework’s Copyright Kitchen online resource.
 
Location
Date
Workshop
Duration
e-Gems
webconference (national online)
2 September
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
1 hour
Queensland
(Brisbane)
12 May
Copyright in education: The basics
 
2 hours
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
3 hours
South Australia (Adelaide)
18 June
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
2 hours
Tasmania (Hobart)
25 May
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
2 hours
Copyright for managers
 
1 hour
Tasmania (Launceston)
26 May
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
2 hours
Copyright for managers
 
1 hour
Victoria (Melbourne)
29 July
TBC
 
 
Workshop overviews:
 
Copyright in education: The basics
 
This session will explain the basics of copyright and how it affects VET practitioners and training providers, e-learning developers, librarians and learning resource managers. It will cover topics such as:
 
  • What material is covered by copyright?
  • What print and digital materials can I use in my teaching and training resources?
  • What are the key things I should be aware of when using my own resources and other peoples’ resources for teaching and training?
  • What have been the main changes to copyright rights and responsibilities over the last few years?
 
E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
 
Designed for VET practitioners, librarians, managers and resource developers with a basic understanding of copyright, this workshop will guide participants in creating and using digital resources, such as text, music and audiovisual material, in teaching and training.
 
Participants will gain an understanding of the limitations and obligations surrounding the use of digital resources and the range of free licences available, including Creative Commons, statutory licences and educational exceptions. The workshop will also cover compliance and management issues that training organisations should be aware of.
 
Copyright for managers
 
This session focuses on copyright compliance issues applicable to both private and public training organisations, and suggests the implementation of policies around maximising their own intellectual property and managing compliance to avoid public infringement battles.

For updates on workshop venues, stay tuned to: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/research
 
For more information and to register, contact the E-learning Coordinator in your state or territory: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-learningcoordinators
 
The Framework’s Copyright Kitchen, part of the Framework’s Benchmarking and Research business activity, provides an interactive and user-friendly guide on copyright and intellectual property issues.