[Commons-sense] Copyright and left: A multimedia curriculum on copyrights and responsibilities in So

Ever been in a space shuttle or hung out at an internet caf=E9?

The Learning Commons - in partnership with the Shuttleworth Foundation -
invites you on a journey of exploration in an exciting new technology pilot
project!

www.learningcommons.co.za <http://www.learningcommons.co.za>

Dear friends,

We've just launched an exciting multimedia curriculum entitled:

"Copyright and left: A multimedia curriculum on copyrights and
responsibilities in South Africa"

Written by Kerryn McKay and Heather Ford and animated by Phillipa Moore fro=
m
Paraffin Interactive, these animated materials offer a fascinating glimpse
into the history of copyright, the impact of copyright and technology on
local culture and indigenous knowledge, and new alternatives to copyright
that enable you to freely copy and redistribute royalty-free content on the
internet.

The materials have been designed around outcome 3 of the South African
technology curriculum (technology, society and the environment) for grade 9
learners are being delivered in the form of a multi-media CDRom with printe=
d
booklets for facilitators. In 'Copyright and left' learners are introduced
to animated characters, Sarah and Dube, who together with the learners
embark on an entertaining journey to navigate the copyright terrain to find
the best way of publishing the songs that they have recorded. Designed to
encourage active learner participation, the multimedia materials take
learners from such diverse locations as a space shuttle hangar to an
internet caf=E9 in a local township. During each part of the journey, learn=
ers
will meet four wise and eccentric experts who will convey knowledge of thei=
r
particular subject through the use of storytelling and case studies which
will provoke learner discussion and critical thinking.

Learners engage in interactive games throughout the CDRom, and can take par=
t
in fun and challenging group work in order to apply the knowledge that they
have learned. The final assignment will demonstrate the learners' abilities
to successfully combine the themes of the curriculum by developing a websit=
e
for their peers on copyright and its alternatives.

Live in the Western Cape?

Educators are invited to the final training seminar on the exciting
multimedia grade 9 technology curriculum. The session will cover the
curriculum contents, outcome alignment, learner assessments and background
info.

To be held at Pinelands High School on Thursday, 24 November, from 12.30 to
1.30pm.
Contact Kerryn McKay on (011) 717 3141, cell: 082 334 6165, email:
ker...@gm...

Otherwise download the latest version from
www.learningcommons.co.za<http://www.learningcommons.co.za>where you
can also buy the published materials.

Comments and suggestions are welcome!

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Heather Ford
Phone: +27 11 717 3914
Cell: +27 82 872 7374

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