Copyrights

The first U.S. copyright law was enacted in 1790. By definition, a copyright is a property right given to the original author of a work of literature or art. Teachers have fair use of parts of copyrighted works as long as they are used for educational purposes. However, some teachers may unintentionally duplicate materials illegally because they may not have the correct knowledge about copyright rules and laws. Since teachers have a moral obligation to be trustworthy, it is every educator's responsibility to update themselves on these laws so as to set a good example for one's students.