When we were asked the question "What does the general population think about fair use and copyright?" It left me thinking, 'not much'. From working in libraries and taking library course I have more experience with this than most. I think most high school and college students have to deal with this topic as well but it can often be a second thought.
In general, I assume most people that if you are using something for an educational purpose than it's acceptable. I think this means they also believe they aren't required to cite most work other than those directly quoted.
This website is a great resource for teachers who are interested in using materials at the school but unsure of their copyright restrictions. Copyright and Schools
Although now that I'm thinking of it, I'm not sure how to cite this...
What I've learned through this lesson is that copyright is not a black and white issue. Fair use isn't either. Teachers should be aware that they are not allowed to just use materials because it's for education. They should check the policies of their school and plan accordingly.
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