Online Learning

Copyright Information for Instructors

Not quite sure about the copyright laws governing your online course information? Wondering what Winthrop University's copyright policy states? This page contains a list of links that will help answer many of the questions you have regarding copyright. Please refer to them anytime you are in doubt.

Winthrop University Copyright Policy - Winthrop policies and helpful FAQs.

Copyright in the Classroom (Online or otherwise)

• An informative and comprehensive page on DMCA by EDUCAUSE.
• Copyright.Com. "Providing the most complete and convenient access to copyright permission for millions of publications worldwide."
• Copyright Crash Course -Test your copyright knowledge!
• Excellent list of online resources regarding copyright found on our Winthrop University Copyright site!
• Internet Resources provided by the Association of College & Research Libraries (pdf - 28 KB) - This page provides links to many internet resources to keep you current.
• "Stain the Waters Clear" - Great article about copyright and the rights of the professoriate.
• The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance. This interactive guide helps answer questions ranging from basic copyright law to e-reserves.
• The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (pdf). Important information regarding uploading clips, videos, podcasts and webcasts, etc. to WebCT or your web site.
• The TEACH Act- It's the law.
  • More information regarding the TEACH Act.
• When work passes into the public domain.

General Copyright Information

• Copyright Office Basics from the US Copyright Office (pdf - 670.52 KB)
• US Copyright Law