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Open Educational Resources : Creative Commons Licensing and Copyright
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Getting started with Creative Commons Licensing and Copyright
- What is Copyright?This research guide explains copyright, fair use, permissions, attributions, and provides resources to find media to use in your assignments, classrooms, or projects.
- Creative CommonsProvides information on Creative Commons licensing types, and how to use and remixing media.
- CC SearchThe Creative Commons search engine that allows you to search for media (images, music, etc.) with Creative Commons licencing.
- Creative Commons Licensing of Open Educational ContentDefines Creative Commons Licensing, why it exists, and how to use it.
- Creative Commons Resource ArchiveA resource archive website includes creative commons resources.
Creative Commons Licensing Videos
A series of animations explaining Creative Commons Licensing that are targeted towards young people (upper high school level). Commissioned for the QUT Smart Train, produced by Blackbrow with animation by Pete Foley, and music and sound by Chris Perren.
Mayer and Bettle explain what Creative Commons is and how it works.
A sequel to the Creative Commons Explained by Mayer & Bettle where the duo provides updated information on the Creative Commons and how to use Creative Commons Licenses. Joined by Flik, one of Bettle's Fans and now collaborator, the trio journey into the Creative Commons world.
