Copyright and Fair Use SR

• The first question in the Copyright and Fair Use quiz did not surprise me at all; students, along with teachers, have always been advised to make back-up copies of essential materials just in case a problem arises. However, I was surprised to find that once I checked the answer to the question, the statement claimed that teachers should always make the copies in the library. I wonder why back-up copies have to be made in the library... is it because the library can store the original or lost information?
  
• Question four was absolutely ridiculous in asking us whether or not public schools are allowed to copy the hardware that they cannot afford. Copying hardware, even for public schools, is illegal. Besides, money raised by schools buying new and improved technology go to the companies so that they can keep making quality products.
• I definitely intend on storing downloads of pictures and information about my subject content (this opinion is derived from question six). Every time I discover valuable information that my students could use in the classroom, I do not want to throw it away and force myself to keep re-finding the materials. If I am able to save the materials in an organized, fair, and legal way, then I will be able to effectively teach without being stressed about providing my students with required materials.
• I honestly was shocked when I read the answer to number seven because never in my imagination did I think it was possible to use copyright material without permission. Even if it is protected, there are ways that the outside world can sneak into the "protected" website. What would happen if the outside world did gain access into the website? Would the website have to shut down? Would the school/faculty get in trouble?
• I was surprised by the answer to number ten because I thought that if the teacher gave the proper credits to the sources that it would be okay for them to post it up for their faculty to see. I never thought that clip art would be illegal to post up, but I suppose I understand that it is illegal to do it with music. I am very happy I was able to see the answer after this question because now I know that I can use the material, but I cannot share it.
• Although I answered number eleven correctly, the last line of the question made me think for awhile. Of course students, and even teachers, have made fun of movies and materials... especially when they are attempting to bring humor into the classroom. However, I was nervous with the way the question worded it because it made it sound like it would be very wrong to use the reality show to make fun of a "spoiled family from California".
  
• Number fourteen made me think because what would happen if the Holocaust victim who gave the class permission to post the interview online changed his/her mind? Does it not matter because they already gave their consent? Would the other school not be able to use it in their History Day project? This seems to be a very tricky situation in which one who would do this project would have to tread lightly.
• The last and final question that surprised me was number fourteen, because I have shown a movie to a bunch of children while their parents were in an association's meeting. I had no idea that I was violating copyrights. Perhaps it is illegal because it was a showing in a public place...?