[okfn-discuss] Fwd: EFFector 22.16: EFF Launches "Teaching Copyright" Curriculum

Sat May 30 08:23:45 UTC 2009

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> From: EFFector list <editor at eff.org>
> Date: May 30, 2009 2:10:40 AM GMT+02:00
> To: punkish at eidesis.org
> Subject: EFFector 22.16: EFF Launches "Teaching Copyright" Curriculum
> Reply-To: EFFector list <editor at eff.org>
>
> EFFector Vol. 22, No. 16  May 29, 2009  editor at eff.org
>
> A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
> ISSN 1062-9424
>
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>
> In our 510th issue:
>
> * EFF LAUNCHED THE "TEACHING COPYRIGHT" CURRICULUM THIS
> WEEK to counter misleading educational materials produced
> by the entertainment industry -- materials that typically
> try to scare students into believing that making copies
> is wrong. In contrast, Teaching Copyright is designed to
> encourage students to make full and fair use of new
> technology while recognizing their rights and
> responsibilities. In addition, Teaching Copyright
> spotlights various stakeholders in the copyright debate,
> allowing students to better understand the controversies
> and make informed choices about where they stand.
>
> Please spread the word and pass the link to teachers,
> librarians, media specialists, and technology instructors.
> They won't get to use it if they don't know about it! And
> please support EFF in our efforts to present balanced
> information about rights and responsibilities online.
>
> For the "Teaching Copyright" website:
> http://www.teachingcopyright.org/
>
> For the press release announcing the launch:
> http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/05/27
>
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>
> EFF Updates
>
> * When Fair Use Is Fairly Difficult
> EFF Board Chairman Brad Templeton decided to make a remix
> video and found that the legal boundaries made it far
> harder than it ought to be.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2009/05/when-fair-use-fairly
>
> * Two New Books On Innovation Colliding With Law
> EFF Senior Staff Attorney Fred von Lohmann comments on two
> new books that explore the legal issues attendant to being
> an innovator.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2009/05/two-new-books-innova
>
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>
> miniLinks
>
> ~ Sotomayor's Cyberlaw Record
> President Obama's nomination to the Supreme Court, Sonia
> Sotomayor, is the first nominee with a cyberlaw record.
> http://pblog.bna.com/techlaw/2009/05/judge-sotomayor-is-first-nominee-with-cyberlaw-record.html
>
> ~ FCC's New Deal for Rural Internet
> Ars Technica reviews the FCC's Rooseveltian proposal for
> how to deliver broadband to the rural public.
> http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/05/the-fccs-new-deal-for-rural-internet.ars
>
> ~ Honolulu's Internet Vote
> The nation's first all-digital election took place in
> Honolulu, where voters made their choices for neighborhood
> council online and via phone.
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/23/AR2009052301455.html
>
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>
> Announcements
>
> * Help EFF Go to DEFCON!
>
> EFF is looking for donations of airline tickets and hotel
> points for the DEFCON hacking conference, as well as other
> conferences and speaking engagements. If you have enough
> airline miles for a free ticket and would like to send an
> EFF staffer to a conference, let us know, and we will help
> you with the process of making the reservation. Please note
> that at this time, we are unable to combine miles from
> multiple individuals. We are also looking for hotel rewards
> points to help reduce our overall travel costs.  As a
> thanks for your donation, we can offer a free membership
> and a mention in EFFector (if you'd like).  Please contact
> aaron at eff.org if you can help!
>
> * EFF at Maker Faire Bay Area
>
> EFF will have a table at Maker Faire Bay Area. Come say
> hello!  http://www.makerfaire.com/
>
> May 30-31
> San Mateo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds
> San Mateo, California
>
> Expo Hours
> Saturday, May 30: 10am - 8pm
> Sunday, May 31: 10am - 6pm
>
> Also, be sure to check out artist and EFF supporter Suzanne
> Forbes at the Steampunk Encampment.
> http://www.makerfaire.com/pub/e/2440
>
> * Nominate a Pioneer for EFF's 2009 Pioneer Awards!
>
> EFF established the Pioneer Awards to recognize leaders on
> the electronic frontier who are extending freedom and
> innovation in the realm of information technology. This is
> your opportunity to nominate a deserving individual or
> group to receive a Pioneer Award for 2009.  The
> International Pioneer Awards nominations are open both to
> individuals and organizations from any country.
> Nominations are reviewed by a panel of judges chosen for
> their knowledge of the technical, legal, and social issues
> associated with information technology.
>
> How to Nominate Someone for a 2009 Pioneer Award:
>
> You may send as many nominations as you wish, but please
> use one email per nomination. Please submit your entries
> via email to pioneer at eff.org. We will accept nominations
> until July 15, 2009.
>
> Simply tell us:
>
> 1. The name of the nominee,
>
> 2. The phone number, email address or website by which the
> nominee can be reached, and, most importantly,
>
> 3. Why you feel the nominee deserves the award.
>
> Nominee Criteria:
>
> There are no specific categories for the EFF Pioneer
> Awards, but the following guidelines apply:
>
> 1. The nominees must have contributed substantially to the
> health, growth, accessibility, or freedom of computer-based
> communications.
>
> 2. To be valid, all nominations must contain your reason,
> however brief, for nominating the individual or
> organization and a means of contacting the nominee. In
> addition, while anonymous nominations will be accepted,
> ideally we'd like to contact the nominating parties in case
> we need further information.
>
> 3. The contribution may be technical, social, economic, or
> cultural.
>
> 4. Nominations may be of individuals, systems, or
> organizations in the private or public sectors.
>
> 5. Nominations are open to all (other than current members
> of EFF's staff and operating board or this year's award
> judges), and you may nominate more than one recipient. You
> may also nominate yourself or your organization.
>
> 6. Persons or representatives of organizations receiving an
> EFF Pioneer Award will be invited to attend the ceremony at
> EFF's expense.
>
> More on the EFF Pioneer Awards:
> http://www.eff.org/awards/pioneer/
>
> * Intern Opportunity!
>
> EFF is looking for a summer intern to help in our
> development and media departments. This is an unpaid,
> full-time position.
>
> Projects will include:
> -Working on our annual report and
> contacting major donors and foundations (40% of time);
> -Assisting with membership fulfillment and bulk mailing
> (40% of time); and
> -Identifying and organizing press
> clippings (20% of time).
>
> Excellent writing and editing skills, strong organizational
> abilities, and the capacity to take instruction and run
> with it is a must. Interest in development and/or public
> relations as a career is a plus, as is knowledge and
> familiarity with EFF's issues.
>
> To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing
> sample to: alyssa at eff.org
>
> * Volunteer at EFF!
>
> EFF is looking for volunteers to assist with operations in
> our membership department. If you're quick, organized,
> detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on way to support
> EFF, contact us today!
>
> Duties include:
>
> * Membership fulfillment
> * Organizing premiums
> * Print mailing
> * support Event assistance
>
> Learn about fundraising operations in the nonprofit world
> while supporting your favorite organization in a tangible
> way! Interest in grassroots fundraising is a plus, as is
> knowledge and familiarity with EFF's issues. Send a letter
> of interest to aaron at eff.org
>
> * Open Video Conference in NYC
>
> The upcoming Open Video Conference, taking place June 19-20
> in New York City, plans to tackle a range of issues
> surrounding online video -- from codecs to content, to fair
> use, and beyond. Recent developments like Hulu are pretty
> good for the user -- but Internet video should be more than
> just "TV on demand." Internet video has the potential to be
> a far more dynamic medium that invites clipping, archival,
> remix, collage, repurposing, and many other uses. Featured
> speakers include: NYU's Clay Shirky, Harvard's Yochai
> Benkler, Boing Boing's Xeni Jardin, DVD Jon, Free Press'
> Josh Silver, EFF's Corynne McSherry, and many more.
>
> For the full agenda:
> http://openvideoconference.org/agenda/
>
> To register for the Open Video Conference:
> http://openvideoconference.org/registration/
>
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