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information commons
A place, either virtual or physical, that promotes the sharing and unrestricted access to information.

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Media submission guidelines
In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 2.1
LEARN NC welcomes submissions of images, audio, and video of educational value for our Multimedia Library, and we encourage authors of lesson plans, best practices, and learning materials to include media where appropriate. Photographs We welcome...
Format: policy/help
Works available for use
In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 3.4
Many works, copyrighted or not, are available to the public for various kinds of use, including republication and distribution. The public domain The public domain comprises works...
Format: article
By David Walbert.
The Missing Revolution: K–12 Education should unleash the genius of the web. Why hasn’t it?
James Boyle, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law and co-founder of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain, Duke University Law School, and founding board member of Creative Commons, spoke at LEARN NC's Tenth Anniversary Conference in October 2006...
Format: video
Copyright: A primer
Includes most of the text of our reference articles on copyright and fair use, plus a section on Creative Commons. Topics covered include copyright law, limitations and exceptions to copyright...
Format: document/article
Using the multimedia library
Guidelines and instructions on finding and using images, audio, and video in the LEARN NC multimedia library.
Format: article/help
LEARN NC: Terms of Use
LEARN NC makes available its articles, lesson plans, and other original education resources free of charge via the World Wide Web to educators and students worldwide. These policies explain the terms of use that apply to all content published by LEARN NC.
Format: article/help
Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide
LEARN NC works collaboratively with educators and other individuals from a variety of backgrounds to develop web-based resources for teachers and students. This manual guides educators through the process of developing content for publication on the web, including writing, design, technical guidelines, and copyright.
Format: book (multiple pages)
Copyright for educators
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This article explains copyright and U.S. copyright law primarily with respect to education.
Format: article

Resources on the web

TED: Ideas worth spreading
This site publishes video clips of “ideas worth spreading” for free access on the web. The topics range widely, and could potentially be integrated into a variety of subjects. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: TED Conferences
Classroom Learning 2.0
An online tutorial that helps educators explore, experiment with, and think about creative ways to use Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: California School Library Association
Bound by Law
This online comic book makes learning about copyright law entertaining. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: Duke University Law School Center for the Study of the Public Domain