The site entitled Public Domain Images discusses the use of photos. The articles mentions that many images on the internet are, in fact, public domain. Additionally, there are websites dedicated to images that are not copyrighted or the copyright has expired, therefore, making them public domain. According to this site as well,
The Top Ten Myths (actually 11) goes over the myths of online copyright issues. Basically, all ten, eleven, tell the reader to always check, be safe rather than sorry, and that if you think copyright issues are no big deal. You're wrong.
Stanford U has a site dedicated to all issues regarding copyright. One section of interest answers the question: When I can use work without author's permission?
Here is the answer: When the copyright was before 1923 in the US, The copyright lasts the life of the author plus 70 years, The copyright protects an author's ideas, most copyright issues are civil but certain infractions can be felonious. So, always check!
The Horizon site offers an educators and the law section basically saying that just because it's for educational purposes, doesn't mean you can use it. Educators need to consider copyright as well. Many items can be used for educational reasons, but not distributed or copied unless specifically mentioned on the item. Moreover, teachers may use clips, copies, and other technolgies so as long as it is not violating copyright. Addtionally, the onus is on the teacher to find this out. If an infraction occurs it can damage the reputation of the teacher and the establishment of which that teacher is employed. It sites 3 examples of cases where copyright infringement ended in fines, so copyright issues are serious and should be considered whenever materials are used by an author.
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