The above image is an example of a creative commons. I went to www.comicstripgenerator.com and typed in the word "dog" into the search engine. I then found this image on the first page through txt2pics.com. This site let me change the text, font, size, and adjustments of the text on this image. I even had the option to send my creation as a free ecard or buy as a magnet. This site has bought the rights to use this image, but the public is allowed to use this image for personal or educational use. This image is an example of how learning 2.0- 23 Things is based off someone else's work and modified for learning purposes.
Educators can now freely use images, videos, books, and much more because of Creative Commons or CC. Creative commons gives owners and companies the right to put certain restrictions on their creation, but also allows the public to benefit from their creations. As a teacher, I can use Creative commons to create a lesson plan or even use a photo in my classroom PowerPoint. This allows educators to freely teach without worrying about getting sued or in trouble for the illegal use of copyrighted material. Now that I understand Creative commons I can use this to protect my personal work or the work of a students. Creative commons is an educator's best friend!
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