Communicate 1.1.2 – Laws of Communication Quest

• How can one refrain from violating FERPA guidelines in online communication? Wow, what a list.  I have always felt comfortable sharing grades with parents, and in fact I have found that this is an easy way to answer questions and convey information.  however, after reviewing the video, resources, and the list itself, I am questioning the practice.  The most essential way to prevent these violations might be to have the list on hand at all times, and accept 3-5 steadfast rules and then don't violate them.  These rules should be no exceptions, and maintained always.  In this way consistency will be achieved.  
• What methods could be employed to verify that copyright is not being violated?  Once again, there should be steadfast rules, and with online education the more consistent one is, the better.  For example, by having 3-5 specific rules about what can get posted, then adhering to it, the instructor can avoid copyright violations.  
• Does copyright require that all work, images, words, and graphics must be original?  Not necessarily.  Some works are in the public domain can be used with an online classroom.  As an ELA teacher I do find a lot of the classic texts have entered into the public domain, so it is easier to have direct access to resources.  However, with images, graphics, etc . . that are more recent, one must be careful about copyright infringement.  Generally, try to avoid use of modern resources, unless they have clearly fallen into the public domain.  The caution that one must exercise online is the difference between what is considered fair classroom use, and the danger to violation that can manifest itself by posting these same images online.