3.1.2 Fair Use and the TEACH Act

How does an understanding of Fair Use affect one's role as an online instructor?
As an online instructor, it is important to locate resources for use in the classroom that are relevant and timely. Therefore, the Internet is a great tool for locating such resources. Before resources can be used in the online learning environment, the instructor should be familiar with Fair Use and if the resource is being used according to Fair Use guidelines. The Purpose, Nature, Amount & Effect are all areas of Fair Use that an online instructor should be familiar with before using resources in the classroom.

How do Fair Use and the TEACH Act correlate to the delivery of reliable content?
Fair Use and the TEACH Act provide teachers and students access to resources without having to pay for them. This ensures that students can receive quality instruction because their teacher has the ability to provide them with credible and timely content. In addition, students have the ability to use these resources in their learning.