CC has taken on many meanings throughout the years. In researching cc, there were many acronyms associated with CC. However, I was not aware that CC represented Creative Commons. It is good to know that Creative Commons exists. There are often times I wish to use images from the internet in materials that I create. However, I am often reminded of the copyright laws. Therefore, I am very careful about using pictures or materials from the internet. On one occasion, I contacted a company to obtain approval to use an image for a VBS flyer and was informed that the company had hired someone to create the pictures for them on the website. Since it was on their website, approval was granted. Now I wonder if it should have been used without CC approval from the image originator.
Based on the information gained from reading about Creative Commons, the copyright laws are refined through Creative Commons. This provides more opportunities for the use of materials that have the CC license. In the future as I search for materials/images to use, I will be make sure I look for the creative commons (CC) license. As a songwriter, creative commons will be helpful to me as well. I still feel I need more clarification before I actually use CC.
In reviewing the OER Commons site, the Lego Robots video was of interest. Our elementary school counselor serves as coach for our elementary robotics team. This would be an interesting site to share with the team.
