Legal and ethical considerations in creating digital artefacts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the different legal and ethical considerations when planning a digital artefact.
Key learning points
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are using any media appropriately.
- A product should not gather personal data from anyone without their consent.
- If you use anything without permission you could be fined.
Keywords
Copyright - the right given to the creator of a piece of work to control how it can be used
Creative Commons - licences that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information that is shared without the intent to trick people
Disinformation - false information that is created and shared with the intent to mislead and trick people
Common misconception
Copyright only applies to the use of images.
Copyright refers to any creation by an original creator.
Teacher tip
Using real-world examples of misinformation and disinformation can aid understanding; link to own use and sharing of news on social media sites.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of an asset list in a digital project?
Q2.Which planning document would best help you decide on colours and imagery for a digital artefact?
Q3.A flowchart is most useful for which of the following?
Q4.Which document would you use to outline the structure of a webpage without any design elements?
Q5.Put these actions in the correct order for planning a user login process:
Q6.Match the keyword to its description:
sequence of images showing progression
basic layout of a webpage or app
list of all required media
collage of images and samples for style
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its definition:
the legal right to control the use of original work
licence allowing free use with conditions
fake news shared by mistake
fake news shared deliberately
Q2.What type of licence allows the free use and sharing of a work under certain conditions?
Q3.If you use someone’s photo without permission, what could happen?
Q4.Which of these is protected by copyright?
Q5.Match the action to the correct consideration:
requires consent
may need permission from the copyright owner
should check for accuracy
automatically protected by copyright
Q6.Put these steps in order for using media legally and ethically:
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