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Is the library permitted to allow people to watch videos from the collection?
If it is a physical collection of legally purchased films stored on tangible media such as DVDs, CDs or video tapes, they can also be viewed. However, the terms of...
Read articleAre lecturers allowed to upload videos from the library collection to a server?
Uploading videos to a server means that they are copied, stored as a digital file and disclosed. If the videos are legally purchased for the library’s collection, they may be...
Read articleCan I post a video I made on Facebook?
If the video only contains resources that are yours, you can post it on Facebook. If you have used work created by others, you must ask their permission and pay...
Read articleCan I use my phone to take photos of the PowerPoints in class?
From a copyright standpoint, the education institution owns the content of teaching resources. You will probably be allowed to take photos of these teaching resources, but you can't simply post...
Read articleHow do I cite a photo?
Under the terms and conditions for citations, you may use a photo or image in its entirety in a citation without permission. As with other citations, image citations must be...
Read articleCan I use someone else’s music in a video I have created myself?
In principle, you will need to ask the rightsholder's permission to use the music. You also need to consider the distribution of your video. Submitting your video to your lecturer...
Read articleCan I edit videos or have them edited by my students?
A video can be edited in several ways: One form is annotation. This involves adding arrows or other visuals to an extract of a programme with graphic overlays. The work...
Read articleCan I use parts of a video in my project, PowerPoint presentation or digital learning environment?
Yes, you can include parts of a work for educational purposes only.
Read articleI worked with several colleagues to create educational resources together. So who owns the copyright in that case?
Copyright lies with the institution (university of applied sciences or university) insofar as all authors are employed by the institution. Or other agreements must have been made between your institution...
Read articleDoes the education institution own the copyright in students' work?
No, in principle the student retains the copyright in their work. If the student's work was on behalf of the education institution as part of a course, the institution can...
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