Thing # 23

The whole copy righting thing has me a little nervous and more determined to fully cite or give credit to any source I use.  The consequences for plagarism are severe, especially in the academic world.  Ever heard of Academic Suspension?  I know a few people who have received this for not citing sources in their research paper.  I plan as teacher to dedicate a class period to teaching students about copy righting and the dangers it poses if credit is not given where credit is due.  I also plan to make my students research the topic and learn what the different symbols mean.  After they have finished I plan on making them sign a contract stating that they understand copy righting and promise not to violate this.  As for the 23 blogs accreditation, it is listed under the credits.  Here is the statement:

Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers is based on Learning 2.0 - 23 Things, a staff development program for the Mesquite Independent School District. That program was based on the Learning 2.0 program that was designed by Helene Blowers and adapted by the California School Library Association and others. Content and style for Learning 2.0 - 23 Things for Teachers has been borrowed and duplicated with permission, under a Creative Commons License.