National Copyright Unit Free Webinar Dates Announced

1 May 2024

The National Copyright Unit (NCU) is offering a series of free and practical webinars to help teachers navigate copyright while teaching. These webinars are aimed at Australian school and TAFE staff (excluding Victorian TAFEs) and are targeted to educators, librarians, and administrators. 


TERM 2

Topic Date Registration

Schools and TAFE: Creative Commons Tuesday 7 May (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools and TAFE: AI and Copyright Tuesday 21 May (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here


TERM 3

 

Topic Date Registration

Schools: Copyright for Resource Developers Tuesday 23 July (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools and TAFE: Creative Commons Tuesday 6 August (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools and TAFE: AI and Copyright Tuesday 13 August (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools: Music and Copyright in Schools Tuesday 27 August (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools: Using Text and Artistic Works Tuesday 3 September (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here

Schools: Using TV and Film in Schools Tuesday 10 September (3:30 – 4:30pm AEST) Register Here


TERM 4

 

Topic Date Registration

Schools and TAFE: Creative Commons Tuesday 15 October (12 – 1pm AEDT) Register Here

Schools and TAFE: AI and Copyright Tuesday 19 November (12 – 1pm AEDT) Register Here


‘Copyright for Educators’ long-form webinar series

These webinars cover topics such as:

copyright basics 
what schools and TAFEs can do under the various education licences
free education exceptions – performing and communicating works in the classroom, flexible dealing, exam copying and disability access exceptions
guidelines for schools and TAFEs on online teaching 
using Netflix, YouTube and audiobooks in class, including virtual classes
finding and using Creative Commons licensed material and Open Education Resources
livestreaming music performances/concerts
attributing third-party materials and seeking permission/consent
AI
copyright infringement claims.

 

Event Date Registration

Term 2: Wednesday 5 June 2024 9 – 3pm AEST (Syd/Melb/Canberra) Register Here

Term 3: Thursday 22 August 2024 (WA time) 9 – 3pm AWST (Perth)/
11 – 5pm AEST (Syd/Melb/Canberra) Register Here

Term 4: Tuesday 22 October 2024 9 – 3pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canberra) Register Here

 

 

For more information on these webinars, please visit the Smartcopying website: https://smartcopying.edu.au/national-copyright-seminar-series/ or you can contact us at [email protected].


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