Day+2+Discussion

//What follows are discussion topics and thoughts from the Exploring OPLN class from July 2008.//

Copyright & Intellectual Property Issues

 * within HCRHS walls and for 1:1 instruction, most uses of copyrighted materials covered by Fair Use - "cite, and you're all right!"
 * posting copyrighted material on a locked Moodle site only for HC students - covered by Fair Use
 * posting copyrighted material on a wiki that extends beyond the confines of HC - not covered by Fair Use
 * citing Flickr: include link to static (permanent) URL
 * ProQuest/similar databases: links are dynamic (always changing); don't link to it
 * with advent of more types of electronic & online resources, many citation styles have not yet been codified
 * **essential question:** Can you get directly back to source content from your citation?
 * Music (not in public domain): must be attributed, and **no longer than 30 seconds** (cf. H. Hersey's IMC commercials on morning announcements)
 * Dramatic readings (poetry/drama):can only perform a fraction; no more than 10% (?) of a piece
 * Recording from TV: educators may show for 10 days following broadcast, then keep for personal review for an additional 35 days. After that, recording must be destroyed - NOT protected by Fair Use
 * **bottom line:** model appropriate conduct for your kids - give credit where credit is due, and do as you'd have them do.

Strengths

 * simultaneous collaboration on different sections of same document
 * brainstorming/rough draft together
 * access from home
 * platform independent (PC/Mac)
 * Good alternative to Word for students without access (e.g., group home, lower income families)
 * Allows comments
 * Peer editing - pair/share a document

Limitations

 * be careful of overwriting and having your changes dismissed
 * not as feature-rich as some desktop office suites
 * lacks tablet/annotation functionality
 * lack of chat interface in "Document" mode

Potential Applications

 * Sharing teaching resources
 * Common exam authoring
 * Method of soliciting feedback
 * Spreadsheets for department-wide sign-ups
 * Check-out list for end of year