Year 6 - Computing
Copyright of images
Web page creation
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover how to create websites for a chosen purpose. They will identify what makes a good webpage and use this information to design and evaluate their own website. Pupils will consider copyright and fair use of media, the aesthetics of the site, and clear navigation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to consider the ownership and copyright of images when searching for images online.
Key Notes
- It is very easy to copy, change or download content from the internet. But this doesn't make it ok.
- Copyright law protects the control you have over the things that you create. It also protects the work of others.
- When finding and saving images from the internet you should try to find copyright free images.
Vocabulary To Learn
- copyright: the right given to the creator of a piece of work to control how it can be used
- fair use: allows the use of copyright content under certain circumstances
- creative commons licence: allow creators to share and use content while respecting copyright
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You can download and copy any images you find on the interent.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
It is very easy to copy, change or download content from the internet. But this doesn't make it ok. Copyright law protects the control you have over the things that you create. It also protects the work of others.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'copyright'
the right given to the creator of a piece of work to control how it can be used. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: You can download and copy any images you find on the interent. Correction: Some images on the internet are covered by copyright, which means they are not free to copy and use. You should check before you use any images you find online.
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