A Double Up Entry :)

Since this is my week to blog, I'm doubling up and posting my blog and the copyright discussion in the same entry :).

First things first!
This class has been very fun, challenging, and informative. I was a little nervous at first because I don't know a drastic amount about computers and technology, only enough to get by, really - but I feel that I have a much better understanding even now! I am really enjoying doing our webpage. I think sometimes I am having a little too much fun trying to make the page creative and expressive, but I am thoroughly enjoying myself. My favorite new program I've learned about is Photo Story! I had a blast making my photo story and I think it is an application that students would love to use. I think it is a new, creative way to express one's life story or something they'd like to teach the world!

I really enjoy Auburn University. I think there are so many friendly people here, and it's relaxed atmosphere makes me feel at home and put things into perspective. I have always felt like I was a part of a really big family. It's too bad that our football team is not doing well this year.. Oh well. It happens to everybody. Football in America isn't like every other country's version of football, where you can't touch the ball with your hands and dribble down to the net to score. It's actually very complex and I've often wondered what in the world football Americana's founder was thinking when he thought it up, but it is still very entertaining. Our ball is shaped kind of like a lemon and the players actually throw the ball with their hands and run while holding it. I'm not quite sure why they call it football :P.

Have any of our Seoul friends had Italian food? It is my absolute favorite! What are your favorite Korean sports and foods?

Until next time,
~Lili

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COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT:

The most surprising part about copyright is how "fine print" it all really is. It never occurred to me that copying a VHS to a DVD, simply for a digital showing (nonprofit) would be copyright infringement. I probably didn't think about it because it is so easy to copy a VHS to a DVD on the duo VHS/DVD players. Teachers really need to keep copyright issues in mind since our entire careers revolve around presenting information to an audience. When I need to use copyright objects in my classroom, I will research how I can go about it properly (i.e., seeking permission from creator) and present the information in a respectful manner or simply find another means to teach my class if my first plan violates copyright law. Adjustments like that need to be made because it simply isn't fair to the creator of the copyright material for other's to use it without proper permission.