Thing #23

Creative Commons

     Knowing and understanding how creative property is legally protected is half the battle.  Unfortunately, I think there are a lot of people out there, who don't know any better and due to that ignorance are at risk of stealing someone else's work.  Confirming your ignorance is hard, especially if you are receiving royalties from someone else's work.  You can go to jail.  Not to mention the more simple ethics violations.  You certainly don't want students questioning your intentions.  If that is your example, what do you think they will do later in life?

     In the classroom and in my personal life, I intend to use Creative Commons to protect myself and my property from being taken advantage of.  I am much smarter now than before concerning the need to make genuine efforts to accredit the authorship of materials.  Mostly to protect my creditability, but also any financial earnings I may see in the future from works I may produce.  Good Luck!!!  23 Things Done, Fun, and I Learned a lot.  Thanks Everyone!  Clinton (I know: there is one more thing//see you in a minute)