Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Syllabus Approved by UCC: 1/26/2012

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Graduate Studies

Copyright in the Digital Millennium

I. Introductory Information:

A.  Department Name: Graduate Studies

B.  Department Catalog Number: EDIT 605

C.  Course Title: Copyright in the Digital Millennium

D.  Credit in Terms of Semester Hours: 3

E.  Clock Hours Per Week: 3

F.  Restriction Upon Student Registration:
Graduate students or seniors with 105 hours

II. Description of the Course

A.  Catalog description:
Introduces students to copyright law, the Teach Act, Fair Use, and management of digital assets. Conflicts posed by restraining the use of copyright materials in creative efforts and teaching will be discussed, and students will review case studies concerning the violation of copyright. Students will analyze the use of digital works in an organization and propose policies, protocols, and procedures for digital rights management.

1. Comprehensive description
   The standards used for the development of this course are the International Society for Technology in Education – National Education Technology Standards (ISTE NETS) that include the Performance Indicators for Administrators (NETS-A), Teachers (NET-T), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for an Instructional Technology Specialist.

III. Exposition:

A.  Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

1.  Describe the original intent for the development of copyright law.

2.  Evaluate what is covered by copyright law and explain the exemptions allowed for use in an educational product and under what conditions.

3.  Demonstrate applications of critical thinking and interdisciplinary thought when reviewing the extremist positions of stakeholders and proponents of free use.

4.  Engage in personal and collaborative reflection concerning the use of copyrighted materials in technology enhanced instruction.

5.  Examine, evaluate, and utilize theories, methodologies, and philosophies associated with good research practices to determine the most appropriate solutions.

6.  Analyze and critique case studies, research articles, and reviews from various sources concerning the use of copyrighted materials.

7.  Develop questions, outlines, and procedures for digital rights management.

8.  Prepare a proposal for the management of the digital assets.

9.  Communicate a change management strategy to gain acceptance of the new procedures.

B.  Activities and Requirements:

The course will be project-based, and each weekly activity will be developed for inclusion into the final project. Each project will be conceptualized and developed to meet a need of the student’s organization. The students will share their work in forums and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their approaches. Major activities for this course will include the following:

1.  Compare and contrast the requirements of the TEACH Act with current copyright management in an organization.

2.  Design a needs assessment focused on management of digital assets.

3.  Interpret both qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the needs assessment.

4.  Review and critique case studies concerning the violation of copyright in area of interest.

5.  Research the products that support the management of the digital asset and the functionality required.

6.  Compare products functionality and usability.

7.  Propose policies, protocol, procedures to manage digital asset.

8.  Develop an implementation plan for the management of digital assets.

9.  Devise a change management plan to assist users in understanding fair use and allowed exemptions.

10.  Design an evaluation system that assesses student and faculty satisfaction.

Note: Modality of delivery Hybrid – using classroom based instruction, webcast lectures, video presentations and online course materials to create anytime anyplace learning experience.

C.  Major Units of Study and Time Allotment: (45 hours)

1.  Review Copyright law 6 hours

a.  Research laws pertaining to copyright (TEACH Act).

b.  Review these laws and how they pertain to each media type.

c.  Engage in discussion of limitations and opportunities for fair use.

2.  Developing a Needs Assessment 3 hours

a.  Determine how copyrighted materials are used in an organization.

b.  Conceptualize a needs assessment for the use of copyright materials.

c.  Determine the management needs.

3.  Analysis of Data 3 hours

a.  Quantitative

b.  Qualitative

c.  Mixed Methods

4.  Review and Critic Case Studies 6 hours

a.  Music

b.  Video

c.  Graphics

d.  Software

5.  Research Digital Rights Management products 6 hours

a.  Determine the appropriate product to manage the digital assets.

b.  Arrange a demonstration of the products

6.  Product Comparison 6 hours

a.  Establish a requirements document

b.  Evaluate each product to determine if it meets the criteria

c.  Perform a cost analysis

7.  Proposal for Management of Digital Assets 6 hours

a.  Propose policies for managing digital assets

b.  Determine protocols for acquisition and distribution

c.  Procures for documentation of compliance and expiration

8.  Develop Implementation Plan 3 hours

a.  Hardware and software requirements or hosting solution

b.  Digitization of assets and product load

c.  Storage, distribution and bandwidth requirements

9.  Develop a change management plan 3 hours

a.  Comparison of past practice and new procedure

b.  Organize training

10.  Design Evaluation System 3 hours

a.  Student satisfaction survey

b.  Faculty satisfaction survey

c.  Continuous improvement cycle

D.  Materials and Bibliography

1.  Suggested textbooks

Schwabach, Aaron. Internet and the Law: Technology Society and Compromises. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated, 2006. Print.

2.  Other materials

Computer (preferably laptop) and Internet Access

Modality of delivery Hybrid – using classroom based instruction, webcast lectures, video presentations and online course material to create anytime anyplace learning experience.

3.  Bibliographic support

Books

Armatas, Steven A. Distance Learning and Copyright a Guide to Legal Issues. Chicago, IL: ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, 2008. Print.

Creswell, John W. Research Design Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. London and New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2003. Print.

Trochim, William M. The Research Knowledge Base. Cincinnati, OH: Atomic Dog Publishing, 2001. Print.

Library Databases

LexisNexis. Prod. LexisNexis. Hartford, 2011. web site. <http://www.lexisnexis.com>.

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statues and Consolidated Statutes. Eagan: Thompson West, 2011. Print.

Westlaw. Thompson Reuters. Eagan, 2011. <http://store.westlaw.com/default.aspx>.

eBooks

Biegel, Stuart. Beyond Our Control? : Confronting the Limits of Our Legal System in the Age of Cyberspace. MIT Press, 2001. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). EBSCO. Web. 21 Sept. 2011.

Brennan, Linda L., and Victoria Johnson. Social, Ethical and Policy Implications of Information Technology. IGI Global, 2004. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). EBSCO. Web. 21 Sept. 2011.

Example Articles

Postigo, Hector. "Capturing Fair Use for the Youtube Generation: The Digital Right Movement, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the User-Centered Framing of Fair Use." Information, Communication & Society 11.7 (2008): 1008-27. Print.

Web sites

Creative Commons. <http://creativecommons.org/. Web. 31 Oct 2011.

Copyright Legislation Archive. U.S. Copyright Office. http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/archive/. Web. 31 Oct 2011.

The Campus Guide to Copyright Compliance. Copyright Clearance Center. <http://www.copyright.com/Services/copyrightoncampus/intro/index.html>. Web. 31 Oct 2011.

DMCA Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Electronic Frontier Foundation. http://www.eff.org/issues/dmca. Web. 31 Oct 2011.

Teaching Copyright. Electronic Frontier Foundation. http://www.teachingcopyright.org/resources#books. Web. 31 Oct 2011

IV. Standards:

All grades will be assigned in accordance with university policy and based on criteria to include participation and completion of assignments.

V. Rationale and Impact:

A.  Instructional technology has become integral to the design, delivery, and assessment of effective teaching and learning. Faculty in all disciplines should have a complete understanding of the intricacies of copyright law and its applications.

B.  This is a new course developed for the approved concentration in Instructional Technology for the Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning and for the Masters of Education in Alternative Education. The programs will provide the core curriculum and the courses in the concentration will allow students to specialize in instructional technology.

C.  The Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning and Masters of Education in Alternative Education will be able to attract student to the program who have an interest in instructional technology.

VI. Cost and Staff Analysis:

The courses in the program will be offered on a four semester rotation. This will be a fall course offered every other year.

VII. Relationship among Course, Program, and University Student Learning Outcomes for
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* The standards used for the development of this course are the International Society for Technology in Education – National Education Technology Standards (ISTE NETS) and Performance Indicators for Administrators (NETS-A), Teachers (NET-T), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for an Instructional Technology Specialist.

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