Education Policies on Copyright and Fair Use - ENGL/COMM 402 - Publishing: Focus on Copyright and Fair Use - LibGuides at Minnesota State University Moorhead

The TEACH Act

With the growth of distance education, many educators were crippled trying to follow previous copyright laws in education. With the signing of the TEACH Act in 2002, educators were given more flexibility in the understanding of fair use (but strict guidelines were also imposed). Use the following links to further educate yourself on the TEACH Act in action:

Balancing Copyright Concerns
A 2001 article by Laura N. Gasaway regarding the TEACH Act and education.
The Original TEACH Act Toolkit
Use this toolkit to determine if the item you want to use falls under the TEACH Act.

ENGL/COMM 402 - Publishing: Focus on Copyright and Fair Use: Education Policies on Copyright and Fair Use

The TEACH Act