Copyright and Fair Use...

I would use the image (help key on keyboard) above without breaking copyright law since my PURPOSE is for TEACHING in a NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION for TRANSFORMATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE USE. The NATURE of my use relates to the EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES of the course I am teaching. The use of this single image constitutes a SMALL AMOUNT of the source material. My usage will have no SIGNIFICANT EFFECT on the author.

I am responsible for making this decision and would be more than glad to stop using the image if asked by the copyright holder.

Adding Images 'from The Web'

If you choose to 'Add an Image from the Web' using the image upload feature in Blogger, you shouldn't use an image location that is hosted at someone else's expense without their permission. Sometimes this is referred to as 'stealing bandwidth' because every time your blog loads, the image is loaded from their server, and this person likely incurs an expense.

Copyrighted Materials

Before you put an image in your blog, keep in mind that some images are protected as intellectual property through copyright. This means that the creator has sole legal rights to their works and may not want you copying and displaying them. If you're unsure whether or not an image is copyrighted, it's best not to risk it. However, there are places that make it easier for you to find images you're allowed to use:

• Picapp
• Open Photo
• Flickr: Creative Commons
• Creative Commons Search

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