Thing 23: Creative Commons

Thing 23:  Creative Commons

     I am relieved to know that I can now utilize components of other professionals works, to enhance the learning environment of students.  There are so many great concepts that have been placed in motion and, as a teacher, they are beneficial in delivering instructional components.  The challenge is that, when utilizing others works, the information does not always follow the exact components you are teaching to.  Now you can tweak the content to positively impact the dissemination of information by noting the respective author(s) and maintaining the standards, just as Dr. Wall has performed with 23 Things.  As an example of how references are notated, you can visit the bottom portion ,of the overview page, of Dr. Walls' 23 Things.  A copy of the reference is provided below:

*Note: This project is loosely based upon the website 43Things (which allows you to set and track personal goals) and the Stephen Abram article titled 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook - Feb 2006).

     I feel that this will be very influential in the creation of lessons and educational aids for classroom instruction.  In order to both protect the integrity of the original work and provide a resource for other students, I will certainly utilize this tool when creating educational components that I wish to share.  Additionally, I will utilize this with regards to personal videos, photo books, etc. to further protect the integrity of the document and the identity of the individuals featured.  This is a great resource and I am excited to see how it will enhance my personal and professional development.