Course Details
Course Code: EDUC622 Course ID: 4356 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will focus on the issue of ownership of certain types of intellectual property on the internet, which has become a critical issue with different technological platforms, digital tools, and apps becoming so prevalent in our schools and culture. In this course, online, face-to-face, and hybrid educators will learn about the different types of potential copyright infringement, fair use, and privacy aspects for students, exploring the implication for course development and instruction.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Synthesize copyright laws as they relate to the concept of ownership via the internet.
- Analyze the need to develop an ethical framework for use of computers and learning objects in educational settings.
- Analyze the legal and ethical tests for fair use of copyrighted materials on the internet.
- Develop comprehensive acceptable use policies for academic settings.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Learning Activities | 75.00 % |
| Learning Activity 1: Ethical Issues and Solutions PowerPoint | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 2: Privacy | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 3: Property Prevention Plan | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 4: Fair Use Case Study Video Analysis | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 5: School District Technology Use Analysis and Appropriate Use Policy | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 6: My Ethical Framework | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 7: Legal Issues Q&A | 9.38 % |
| Learning Activity 8: Ethics and Legal Issues Project | 9.38 % |
| Discussions | 25.00 % |
| Introductions | 2.78 % |
| Week 1: Ethical Factors | 2.78 % |
| Week 2: Privacy Technology and Online Learning | 2.78 % |
| Week 3: Property and the Online Classroom | 2.78 % |
| Week 4: Fair Use and Your Online Teaching Context | 2.78 % |
| Week 5: Appropriate Use and Your Online Teaching Context | 2.78 % |
| Week 6: Building an Ethical Framework | 2.78 % |
| Week 7: Legal Issues in Online Learning | 2.78 % |
| Week 8: Online Research Ethics | 2.78 % |
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Synthesize copyright laws as they relate to the concept of ownership via the internet.
- Analyze the need to develop an ethical framework for use of computers and learning objects in educational settings.
- Analyze the legal and ethical tests for fair use of copyrighted materials on the internet.
- Develop comprehensive acceptable use policies for academic settings.
| Book Title: | Handbook of Online Learning (Ebook available in the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9781412961035 |
| Publication Info: | Sage Lib |
| Author: | Rudestam, Kjell |
| Unit Cost: | $69.99 |
| Book Title: | Digital Media Ethics, 2nd Ed. - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780745656069 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Charles Ess |
| Unit Cost: | $19.76 |