Introduction to Intellectual Property
This module explores intellectual property. It will challenge you to look critically at what you understand about intellectual property, and the basics of copyright and open access. Since metaliteracy encourages the creation of new information and repurposing of open content, we need to examine the ethical dimension of this work. Doing so will prepare you to expand your role as a digital citizen in changing information environments.
As an introduction to this week's topic, please watch "Understanding Intellectual Property: Part 1":
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this week, participants will be able to:
- Define copyright
- Distinguish between copyright, creative commons licensing, and public domain
- Define open access
- Define "open washing”
- Differentiate between “open and “free”
- Apply creative commons to original work
- Explain the level of openness in an original work
Learning Activities
- Copyright Quiz
- Open Access Quiz
- Intellectual Property challenge
Achievement
Successful completion of this module is required to earn the Intellectual Property achievement. A passing score of 90% is required for both quizzes, which you may take as many times as you'd like.