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Creative Commons

CourseArc

Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. The free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work — on conditions of your choice.

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4 reasons to use Creative Commons

Learning with e's

This raises a number of tensions around creativity, intellectual property and copyright. Creative Commons (CC) is a copyright management system that goes a long way to addressing these issues. Teachers in all education sectors trade in knowledge and content. This is why I'm opposed to closed journals. Unported License.

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The knowledge machine

Learning with e's

There was a large kiosk in the centre of the tent called 'The Knowledge Machine' with a notice on the outside that read: "Ask me any question, and I will answer." The man has no knowledge of how to read the symbols or understand the language. It was simple fun for all the family. We've come a long way since 1972.

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Excavating knowledge

Learning with e's

His development of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) represented a model to describe the efforts and interaction between a learner and a more knowledgeable other person (MKO) to negotiate meaning together with the learner, within an achievable range of learning. As ever, I invite readers to exchange their views in the comments box below.

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Knowledge, practice and community

Learning with e's

How it can be applied in education Knowledge, especially expert domain knowledge, is a critical and essential resource for any form of professional learning. Useful domain specific knowledge can also be made available to those who are outside of a specific CoP. Köhler Insight learning 22. Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle 23.

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Course Creators Guide to Copyright and Intellectual Property

BrainCert

As you embark on the exciting path of sharing knowledge and expertise through online courses, it's crucial to navigate the legal landscape surrounding content ownership and usage. It is crucial to understand the basic principles of copyright and intellectual property law.

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Opening up #learning: Access to knowledge

Learning with e's

Here's the first: Access to knowledge. Putnam's view of the Internet is similar to many other educators - it has provided unprecedented access to the world's knowledge. Putnam's view of the Internet is similar to many other educators - it has provided unprecedented access to the world's knowledge. Reference Putnam, R.

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