This JISC 10 conference session will include case studies on the phenomenon of orphan works across the UK and internationally, and the use of Creative Commons Licences to facilitate access to learning and teaching resources.

Living with IPR – The web, the law and academic practice

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Living with IPR in academia: A case study from the Open Educational Resources programme Chara Balasubramaniam (Deputy Head of eLearning) St George's University of London, OOER JISC Funded Project, St George’s

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In from the cold: The problem and solutions for orphan works
Naomi Korn & Emma Beer (Consultants) Naomi Korn Copyright Consultancy

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The Web, the law and academic practice: Where are we now – An overview 
Jason Miles-Campbell (Service Manager) JISC Legal

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Session abstract

The greater the use of technology at the heart of education, the more the need for a dynamic copyright and licensing framework in order to support the learner, encourage collaboration and enable the sharing and reuse of open educational resources. Themes which will be explored in this session will include:

  • An overview of the legislative and licensing landscape, including recent developments
  • Who owns what rights: students; business community engagement and Web 2.0

The session will also include case studies on:

  • The phenomenon of orphan works across the UK and internationally
  • The use of Creative Commons Licences to facilitate access to learning and teaching resources

This session will be concluded by a panel discussion about the future of copyright.

Session Chair

Professor Charles Oppenheim, IPR Consultant

Speakers
  • Jason Miles-Campbell, Service Manager, JISC Legal
  • Naomi Korn & Emma Beer, Consultants, Naomi Korn Copyright Consultancy
  • Chara Balasubramaniam, Deputy Head of eLearning at St George's University of London, OOER JISC Funded Project, St George’s
What can delegates expect to learn/gain/take away from the session?

Increased knowledge and understanding of the legislative and legal landscape and in particular the opportunities and obstacles which can facilitate or obstruct teaching, learning and research.

Who should attend?

Academic staff; policy makers in colleges and universities; funding bodies; government stakeholders; others across the public sector

Room

Fleming, 3rd Floor

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