Posting video and audio online
Posting Video and Audio Online
Legally posting videos online will either be covered by the TEACH Act or by fair use.
The CCCOnline Library recommends using Films on Demand when incorporating videos into courses. Using the LTI, they can be embedded into course content in Brightspace (formerly D2L). Using videos from YouTube or other sources can also be acceptable; just be cognizant of who uploaded the content (and whether they actually hold the rights to uploading the content), as well as any limitations to editing or remixing the content.
Streaming media, iTunes, and more: A word about licenses
Streaming Media, iTunes, and More: A Word about Licenses
Streaming music and video services and services that offer electronic media for purchase generally come with licenses and/or terms of use that might trump whatever copyright and fair use considerations would otherwise be at play. It is unclear with free services like YouTube which state that they are for "personal use only" but that never require you to actively agree to their terms in order to use them whether those restrictions are enforceable. Subscription services like Netflix or stores like iTunes do require you to actively agree to their terms. At that point you have entered into a contract and contract law, rather than copyright law, is at play.
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