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SBEC Standard #1 |
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Knowledge of Subject Matter |
Use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications |
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Every educator does things in the name of education and for their students. But, making or using illegal copies of software is not good for education. School districts usually receive large discounts for software. For example, Microsoft Office Professional licenses can be purchased from a state contract vendor for $42 for each license. Compare that with $498 from any discount store, magazine, or software retailer. Help save the educational pricing structure by not loading or using illegal software on your computer. Be good to education. SPA says, "Don't Copy that Floppy!" |
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Caption 1 Indicators: TA TEKS 7.1s, 7.2s, 7.3s,7.4s, 7.5s, 7.6s, 7.44s, 7.48s, 8.5s, 8.8s, 8.11s, 8.12s, 8.17s, 8.21s, 8.27s, 9.13s, 9.14s, 10.8s, 10.9s, 10.10s Descriptors: This article was written during the Foundation 100 module. I used this article during presentation at campuses to remind everyone about the copyright laws and the goal of protecting equipment. Title: Understanding the Copyright Laws Course: Foundation 100 Date Created: September 2002 Source: The Software Publishers Association (SPA) Media: Word document convert to PDF Description: Most educators are unclear about what the term "copyright" means and how it affects the person or school district using the software. Every educator does things in the name of education and for their students. But, making or using illegal copies of software is not good for education. School districts usually receive large discounts for software. For example, Microsoft Office Professional licenses can be purchased from a state contract vendor for $42 for each license. Compare that with $498 from any discount store, magazine, or software retailer. Help save the educational pricing structure by not loading or using illegal software on your computer. Rationale: Teachers and students need to use technology-related ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications. United States law prohibits duplicating software for profit, making multiple copies or installations for use by different users within an organization, and transferring an unauthorized copy to another individual. If caught with pirated software, the individuals, schools, or school district may be liable under both civil and criminal law. This is the most important issue in educational technology today. Implications for future: It's important for all educators to take the time to read and understand the copyright laws and license agreements for all software. Each piece of software has a license agreement that specifically discusses the rights you have in using or copying that product. Reading these licenses will help establish policies and procedures to prevent PIRACY. Reviewer's Comments: Everyone needs to better understand the copyright. It is clear in the articles and in the presentation that each district needs to do this to protect itself. Reviewer's Name: Jan North Title: Technology Coordinator, Mansfield ISD Date Reviewed: September 2002 |