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=Scenario 4: Ms. DaVinci and the Wiki= []

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Humanities teacher Ms DaVinci’s assignment asks students to examine how different ancient cultures portrayed the human figure. Students search subscription databases containing high quality art images, as well as the free web, to find examples of the art works they will analyze. Students share the images and collaborative analyses using a wiki only accessible from within the district. This year, Ms DaVinci wants to open the wiki up to the general public. The media specialist is concerned doing so would violate the terms of use of an art database often used.* Your level of comfort with this use of copyrighted materials: High 5 4 3 2 1 Low
 * 1) What is the copyrighted material? Who owns it?
 * 2) Does the use of the work fall under fair use guidelines? Is the use transformational in nature? Can this be considered "educational" use?
 * 3) What is //your// level of comfort in helping create such a product? Are there any changes or limits you might like to see that would make you more comfortable with this project?

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