Teaching Creative commons to students is something that I am a bit afraid of but know that is necessary. I am right now teaching a digital photography class that I think would be the most opportune moment to test my hand at teaching this. Having the students create their own CC will show them that they are artist and that sharing ones work for others to use is a great thing. Sharing ideas or works of art will enhance their understanding of what it means as well as how it can be used.
To me personally the laws and rules behind borrowing and sharing are often so blurred. There are specific ways to share and site things as to make sure you do not run into trouble. With creative commons it is an easy way to say this is ok to use in your works and for the user to know it is safe. Where I struggle is the proper way to site things as to not run into that trouble. If I struggle with this I am sure that my 2nd graders will as well. The class I am teaching now is one with the older grades is going to be my moment to shine with whole topic!
You summed up my feelings exactly, when you used the word scared. I am so nervous that something that I will do, share, or teach will violate the copyright license. Before knowing much about Creative Commons, I understood the importance of using sources and resources correctly, but sometimes, ignorance can be bliss. I think that the more I focus on it and using it correctly, the more complicated it can seem.
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