EFF Launches "Teaching Copyright" Curriculum, Website

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 28, 2009 - 12:25pm.

San Francisco - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital civil liberties advocacy group, on Thursday launched a new "Teaching Copyright" curriculum and website.

Seen as a response to educational campaigns from copyright interests, the EFF said its goal is "to help educators give students the real story about their digital rights and responsibilities on the Internet and beyond."

"Kids are bombarded with messages that using new technology is illegal," said the EFF's Richard Esguerra.

"Instead of approaching the issues from a position of fear, Teaching Copyright encourages inquiry and greater understanding. This is a balanced curriculum, asking students to think about their role in the online world and to make informed choices about their behavior."

Related Links:
http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/05/27

http://www.teachingcopyright.org