AMOW+scenarios

A few students are travelling with you to an overseas destination and you would like to put up photographs and information for others to see. Can you do this and ensure that they remain your photos, and how can you ensure that it remains that way?

TASK: Create a digital artifact which explains the way this problem was solved using the creative commons website. [|www.creativecommons.org.au]

A group of you has had to collaborate and work together to do an assignment. Sometime has elapsed and now you are all running out of time. The results of the experiment have to be collated and written up. There are some students in the group who haven’t done any work. You decide as a group to make up many of the scientific results, and others in the group find research on the net which they copy and paste without attributing the source or the original research paper. It looks good and the assignment is given in on the due date. A bibliography is added.

Respond by making a digital artefact which demonstrates the path the boys took and the consequences of their actions, or the correct way to do the assignment. The Board of Studies website has information in the AMOW area FAQ [|www.**boardofstudies**.nsw.edu.au] // Academic Integrity is something that all schools and universities are stressing and striving for. A student who was accused of violating the academic integrity at his university wrote “It’s just that they (students) don’t care about cheating but just care about the result.” But he went on “there is no way anyone can succeed in their future job if they cheated their way through college and didn’t learn the material needed” Imagine being operated on by a surgeon who cheated his way through medical school. // []

A student has an assignment due tomorrow. He does a search on the internet and finds a site that has assignments for sale, and it is exactly what he is looking for. He can buy it and present it as his own. Who will know?

Respond to this ethical dilemma. Create a digital artifact which shows what happens. If he buys and presents it or If he decides not to and does the correct thing This is an issue that is covered in schools, Tafe colleges and Universities. There is really no reason for anyone not to know the consequence of their actions. Check the Guidelines for students on the HSC AMOW website. [|www.boardofstudies.nsw] Also search google ‘academic integrity’ and choose videos. The University of Texas is just one organisation whohave put up information on this topic on Youtube lib.u.texas.edu

An assignment that you have been given to complete by next week is exactly the same one as that done by your brother last year. You decide to copy that and enter it as your own work. Nobody will know, and he got a good mark for his so why do your own. It’s not very serious, he is your brother and doesn’t mind, and besides you have too many assignments to do. If it’s a member of your family then surely it isn’t cheating?

Task: Is this honest and ethical behaviour? Respond by finding out whether it is ok to do this and what the consequences might be. Then create a digital artefact showing the correct thing to do. [|**www.smartcopying.edu.au**] HSC AMOW website FAQ [|www.**boardofstudies**.nsw.edu.au] Many schools, Tafe Colleges and Universities have guidelines for students and they put them on the web in many digital formats including youtube. Search ‘academic integrity’ to find some.

Digital technology makes it very easy to copy without permission and take someone’s work without paying for it. Have you ever copied a DVD or watched a copy of a film with friends that has been downloaded illegally? Do you consider that it is right to do this, or can you see why it is wrong? It is called piracy, and it is against the law.

Respond by considering the reasons why we should or should not make pirated copies. Create a digital artifact which makes the case for or against copying illegally after watching the information on [|**http://www.accidentalpirate.com.au/**]

Downloading films, or copying DVD’s or buying a cheap version overseas doesn’t seem like a big issue in the scheme of things. However, think of the implications to artists, filmmakers and the general economy and it becomes a different matter.

Make a digital artifact which puts the case against illegally copying films from Australia. If you need help in this task go to the website [|www.nothingbeatstherealthing.info] and watch one of the videos. Then prepare your artefact

File Sharing or Peer to Peer networks mean that people can link and share files without having to go through a central server. This seemed like an excellent way for a group of students to share and download music and films. However, they found themselves in trouble because of this. Why?

TASK: Go to the website [|www.smartcopying.edu.au] for details on copyright and peer to peer networks. Then produce a digital artefact which describes what happened and who might have prosecuted them. Film Piracy is a big issue. Many people think that it’s ok to copy a film or download it without paying for it. Think about the costs involved in making a film such as Rabbit Proof Fence. · The original story had be adapted for film, · New music was written for it (musicians) · traditional music used, copyright issues checked · locations found and booked/ work for people in the area during filming · actors and extras employed · work for people in design · work for camera and sound professionals These are just a few things that add to the costs of making a movie. Also as it is an Australian film it is being made in an industry that is struggling. With only 20,000 people in Australia this is not a wealthy film industry. TASK Respond by making a digital artifact which will help make others your age aware of the issues that may affect them and the Australian Film industry if they copy or illegally download.

Your group have produced a short film which you would all like to show others using YouTube. How can you let others know that it is yours, and how can you protect it once it is online? Go to the Creative Commons website for help [|www.**creativecommons**.org.au]

TASK: Respond by creating a digital artefact showing how this could be done using creative commons.

James has created a computer program. He shows it to a friend who uses it and then sells copies of it without accrediting James. What could James have done to avoid this happening? Is the friend breaking the law by selling copies without permission?

Create a digital artifact which shows one of these scenarios either the one where James creates and loses his computer program, or the one where he succeeds in making the right decision before this happens and protects his idea. These sites will help: [|www.**boardofstudies**.nsw.edu.au] AMOW FAQ

[|www.**creativecommons**.org.au] // Every day there are examples in the press of things like this happening. (Think of the film The Social Network) it can be avoided. You can check the copyright laws or the Creative Commons website //. [|www.**copyright**.org.au] [|www.**creativecommons**.org.au]

Joe has done his assignment but is unsure about the difference between in-text citations, footnotes and endnotes. His friends all give him different information, but he needs to do his bibliography and wants the right answer – what can he do?

Respond by making a digital artifact which can be used by students to show them what to do in this case. There are many paces with information, including your school diary, and the HSC AMOW website FAQ area. [|www.boardofstudies.nsw]

John has found a great image and some poetry on a website. He decides to use it for his assignment and decides that because it’s a website then he doesn’t need to ask for permission to use any of these. Is he correct?

TASK: You need to check the website [|www.smartcopying.edu.au] then when you have found out the correct procedure create a digital artwork which shows this.

TASK : CONSIDER THESE STATEMENTS THEN MAKE A DRAMATISATION OF SOME ISSUES CAUSED BY PLAGIARISM OR THE LACK OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.

Academic Integrity is a huge issue in schools and Universities. Many colleges now offer courses to students who violate or cheat in their courses. A student was found responsible for violation of academic integrity and as part of his punishment he was required to attend the University’s Academic integrity Presentation here are some of his comments “ I feel that people who cheat know that using a cheat sheet or looking at another student’s paper is wrong. They probably even know that doing something wrong to achieve success isn’t really success. The problem isn’t that students aren’t knowledgeable about cheating and morality. It’s just that they don’t care about anything other than the result “……………I obviously knew that cheating was wrong but I never really took it to heart……..with America getting more competitive and harder to make money, I can see why a decline in ethics is such a problem” “There is no way that anyone can succeed in their future job if they cheated their way through college and didn’t learn the material needed.”

Steve has managed to find some excellent resources on the internet but he hasn’t bothered to list these sources or acknowledge them as he considers them free to copy and use. Is this ok?

TASK: Respond by creating a digital artifact which shows the process that Steve should go through when using material for his assignments. He needs to realise that this is serious and could be considered malpractice. Check out the HSC website for more information on AMOW [|**www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au**] Or the smartcopying website [|**www.smartcopying.edu.au**]

The drama group are putting on a play and as the Director you have to find out whether you can use the work before it is performed. Time is tight and the programmes have to be printed, you consider going ahead without any permission. Can you do this though, what might happen if you are wrong?

TASK Create a digital artefact showing the steps a person needs to take to make sure that they use a work created by another. The Smartcopying website has information which will ensure that the right steps are taken. [|**www.smartcopying.org**]

The music teacher is keen for you to put your songs up on the internet and all the other members of the band agree. How can you do this and make sure that the music is protected in some way. You would like every member of the band to be accredited as they all composed and collaborated in some way or other.

TASK: Respond by making a digital artifact which shows the process taken by you to put the music on the internet and attribute everyone. Creative Commons is where you will find your information. [|www.creativecommons.org]

Tom has written an assignment and the information has come mainly from the internet although some books have been used. He is certain that this information on the web is free and he doesn’t need to acknowledge the web based sources only the books. Is he correct?

Respond by creating a digital artifact which will show the correct way for Tom to acknowledge all his sources. For the correct information check on the Board of Studies website in the FAQ’s [|http://amow.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au]

While you are at school you form a band. You write some songs together and enjoy performing. Then you all leave school and some members leave the band and others join. Suddenly one of the songs becomes really popular and is getting played on the radio. But the original members of the band who left are now beginning to tell people that this was their song…….how could this have scenario have been avoided ?

TASK: Check out the website [|**www.creativecommons.org**] then create a digital artifact explaining what happened and how it could have been avoided.

Who cares about illegal filesharing? In this scenario consider the argument and create a response.

‘The artist spends long hours and faces financial risk while writing and recording.’ ‘Not all artists are rich but they love what they do and are prepared to do other jobs in order to make a career in music.’ ‘Many artists have very hard years and struggle to put food on the table and to pay rent.’ ‘Studios charge a lot of money and it takes many months to make an album.’ ‘If people aren’t willing to pay for the music then record companies will find it harder to commit the resources to develop new talent.’ ‘Try telling the young singer songwriter or garage band that it’s impossible to get signed by a record company because everyone wants music for free now.’

You and a fellow student produce a Podcast for your teacher as part of an assignment. If the teacher wants to show this Podcast to other people does he need to ask your permission to do this? Also if you have used someone else’s work in your podcast would you have to have asked permission from them or acknowledged them as the creator?

TASK: Check the information on podcasting on [|**www.smartcopying.edu.au**] you will find it under Hot Topics. Create a digital artefact which shows what should happen so that it is done correctly.

You and your band members have created some new songs and would like to share them with others, but you want them protected so that they remain your creations. Someone has told you about Creative Commons being good for musicians. Go to the website and find out whether you can share your work in this way. [|www.**creativecommons**.org.au]

Make a digital artifact which will be used to show others how they can use creative commons for music sharing you need to include the CC licence.

You bring back some cheap and unauthorised DVD’s from your overseas trip. Customs see them and allow you to bring them in. You make copies to give to your friends as they haven’t seen them yet. You consider that you haven’t done anything wrong, everybody does it and nobody has got hurt – or have they?

Respond by making a digital artefact which makes the argument either for or against copying films after you have seen some evidence. You need to do some research try. [|www.**nothingbeatstherealthing**.info] Click on screen units in the toolbar and watch one of the videos. It may take a minute to download.

You design a T-shirt which you want to sell but don’t want copied by others. You need to find out whether it protected automatically because it is your original design? Do you have to register it?

You can check the copyright website [|www.**smartcopying**.edu.au] The creative Commons Website [|www.creativecommons.org.au] FAQ on the Board of Studies AMOW website [|www.boardoftudies.nsw]

If your design becomes famous you may be glad that you did this.

You download some current popular music to sample for a new song that you are recording with your band. There is nothing on the site to indicate that you can make use of this song in this way, but you acknowledge the source. Have you done enough?

TASK: Respond by making a digital artifact which shows the correct way this should be done. The website [|www.**smartcopying**.edu.au] will help

You find a great image on the creative commons website which you want to use for your artwork, however it says (ND) next to the image. Does that mean you can change it and use it for your art work?

TASK: Make a digital artifact which shows what you wanted to do with the image and whether you could. Go to the website [|www.creativecommons.org]

You have come up with a really original idea for an invention that nobody else has thought of before. You would like some advice on protecting your invention, where do you find out more?

__ TASK: __ Respond by making a digital artifact which shows the process and the result. You will need to get some copyright advice on this matter. Try the HSC All My Own Work website FAQ. [|http://amow.boardofstudies.nsw.edu]. Or try the Smartcopying website [|www.**smartcopying**.edu.au]

If your invention is going to be useful to others or make you a lot of money then it will be worth checking.

You have heard a song by the band Nine Inch Nails and want to hear more of their music. If you want to remix it and use it can you?

TASK: You can go to the Creative Commons website for this and check it out. When you have, make a digital artifact explaining what they allow you to do. [|www.creativecommons.org.au]

You know that another student has found the copy of the end of term examination on a photocopier. You saw him take it and he is going to use it to get a better mark than anyone else. What should you do? Is he breaking the law?

Respond by making a digital artifact which explains the dilemma faced by the student, and what might happen if he cheats. You can use the websites to find the answers to these problems HSC AMOW website FAQ’s [|**www.boardofstudies.nsw**] [|**www.smartcopying.edu.au**]

//In a university this would be considered by some to be a level 3 violation and it would mean suspension for possibly two semesters//. //Every educational faculty is concerned with the aspect of academic integrity, there is a great deal of information on the internet and guidelines for student use.// [|//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH9r9fsP4yo&feature=related//]

You want to use a piece of music and remix it for a presentation you are doing for an 18th birthday. You have heard that there is a site where bands let you do this but don’t know it’s name. Is there a website?

Task: Respond by making a digital artifact showing how you did complete this task by going to the creative commons website. You need to include the CC licence.

Your brother has a business and needs posters to advertise something. You find a photo on the internet, which was taken in 1970, and use it for the posters. There is nothing on the site indicating that you can make use of the poster. However, you figure that it’s an old photo and nobody will notice, you don’t acknowledge the source.

__TASK__ Respond by making a digital artifact which shows what you should do when you are using someone else’s work. The information is available at smartcopying [|**www.smartcopying.edu.au**] and on the HSC AMOW website [|**www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au**]

Create an advert for the Australian Film Industry. Consider these statements. Some facts for you to consider these are some reasons people give for piracy. “Films are too expensive” “The big movie stars are rich enough and they don’t need my money” “Everybody copies movies” “ I went to see it at the movies and paid then, so why should I pay for a copy” “I love films and want a good collection and this is the only way I can afford it” “I always buy the cheap copies when I go overseas on holidays and show my friends, I am not going to pay full price” “You can buy cheap copies here in Australia if you know where to look. I buy them I won’t pay shop prices.” “If I pay for the DVD at the video shop I always copy it, why not I have paid to hire it?” “It’s not breaking the law though is it?”

These are some of the comments made by people who don’t understand that what they do affects our film industry and our economy. Everyone is affected, from the designers, artists and actors and film makers etc. Would you like to work in the film industry? Will it be there in the future if we don’t protect it? Copyright is there to protect the creator. Copyright lawyers can take the case to court if it is infringed. The Australian film industry is not wealthy. More information can be found on the website [|www.nothingbeatstherealthing.org]

Nadia's scenarios

1) You and a group of friends are all at a friends house discussing your favourite game. One of your friends suggests downloading the expansion pack from a file sharing site so you can game together. Make up a short scene to demonstrate what issues may be raised for yourselves and the developer/publisher of the game.

2) Next week you have an essay due for English that you feel like you won't do very well in. A friend of yours has offered to let you copy bits of their essay. Create a short scene where you investigate some of the issues around the responsibilities of students and the intellectual integrity of their work.

3) In Art you have been asked to create a digital presentation about your favourite artist's work. You will need provide images of their artwork as well as provide a biography of their life and discuss what influenced their art. Create a short scene that demonstrates your understanding of acknowledging sources from copyright materials as well as creative commons material.

4) You are really dissapointed with the marks you received for an assessment task you worked really hard on. One of your friends is bragging about how he copied all of the key ideas and even full paragraphs from other sources and still got a good result. Create a short scene that explores the process of what happens after finding this out. Demonstrate your knowledge of plagiarism, how it could be avoided and what the consequences could be for your friend.

5) In your spare time you enjoy creating music with your friends, without you knowing, one of your friends has been uploading the songs you've created on a social media site and has failed to put any copyright information with the music. Someone has downloaded your music and is claiming it as their own. Create a short scene where you discuss with your band mates what you can do to make sure that you put the correct information on your music in the future and where you can check the laws to protect original music.

6) You have been asked to tutor a class of year 7 students where you demonstrate how to find images and audio for them to use in their creative projects. Create a short scene exploring this idea that demonstrates your understanding of copyright and creative commons.

7) A friend of yours borrowed your external hard drive at school. When you got home you notice that he has used your hard drive to transfer pirated games, music and movie's onto his computer from a friends and left all of the content on your hard drive. Create a short scene that explores how you deal with this situation the following day.

8) One of your favourite bands has just released a new album. Create a short scene about where you could go to source the music and the decision making process involved.

9) A project you have been given has asked you to create a movie trailer for the recent Tropfest finalists. Create a short scene that explores the use of published film material and what constitutes 'fair use'.

10) Create a short scene that demonstrates your understanding of the copyright and copyleft. Make you sure you discuss how these different perspectives could effect your creative life and academic life.

11) Demonstrate your understanding of the difference between collaborative learning, copying and collusion by creating a short scene to introduce these concepts.

12) One of your friends has asked if they can copy your homework. Create a short scene that outlines the issues that may arise from this request.