Copyright in education – an overview
Designed for staff in further and higher education, the module supports digital transformation and helps to ensure copyright isn’t a barrier to learning.
About
Discover the essentials of copyright in education with Jisc’s engaging digital learning module. Designed specifically for professionals in further and higher education, this module empowers you to navigate copyright confidently as part of your digital transformation journey.
Through practical scenarios and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to use others’ work lawfully and reduce the risk of infringement in your own content creation. By the end of the module, you’ll be equipped to make informed decisions about digital content usage and effectively share key copyright principles with your colleagues—ensuring copyright becomes a tool for innovation, not a barrier to learning.
Benefits
By completing this digital learning module, individuals will be able to:
- Reduce the risk of infringement when using other people's work within education
- Demonstrate an improved ability to make informed decisions regarding digital content usage and distribution, and
- Effectively communicate key copyright in education concepts and principles to colleagues and peers
Who should access the module
This digital learning module is designed for all staff members working in the education sector within the UK. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure copyright is not infringed and that we all contribute to meeting compliance standards and regulations.
Examples of roles within education include:
- Teachers and lecturers
- Curriculum leads and learning technologists
- Senior leaders and policy makers
- Support staff and administrators
What we cover
The module is structured into six key learning sections, which cover;
- Images
- Video (using and showing)
- Text
- Recording lectures
- Student work
- Student performance
It’s designed to fit around your schedule - there’s no need to complete it in one sitting or in a set order. You can explore the content at your own pace, revisiting sections as needed to reinforce your understanding of digital copyright specific to your area of expertise.
Each of the six main learning sections has a scenario, knowledge checking questions throughout and summary. The module ends with a quiz and successful completion of the module is dependent upon passing this quiz.
Pricing and further information
Please visit our digital learning module overview webpage for further information including pricing options.
Contact
If you would like temporary access to fully review the module please email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.