Home ›› information sheets ›› Schools ›› Using Wikis and Blogs ›› What can a teacher do on a ...

What can a teacher do on a wiki or blog?

Previous Page |

Making an Audio Book

Henry, a year one teacher, thought it would be a great idea to provide an audio version of the book “Creatures in the Night” for his students to listen to at home when practicing reading. 

Henry has created a class blog and thought he would upload the audio book onto the class blog. Henry has tried to find the audio book of 'Creatures in the Night'. It is not commercially available for purchase anywhere.

Henry decides to create an audio book by recording himself narrate the book and upload the recording onto class blog.

What are the copyright implications of Henry's activities?

Recording a narration of the book

Making a recording of a book (‘audio book’) is making a ‘copy’ of the book.  As a result, this activity is covered by the Statutory Text and Artistic Licence.

The copying limits of the Statutory Text and Artistic Licence permit Henry to copy 10% of a book. However, as an audio book of "Creatures in the Night” is not commercially available, Henry can narrate and record the whole book.

Henry is also able to communicate (upload online) the audio book available on the class blog under the Statutory Text and Artistic Licence.

Notice requirements

A notice must be attached to the audio book.

Labelling requirements

All material copied and communicated under the Statutory Text and Artistic Licence should be labelled “Copied under Part VB”. The copyright owner and author (if different) of the material should also be credited for their work.

For information on labelling, see information sheet 'Labelling School Material'. 

Access

The blog must be password protected with access restricted to teachers and students. Parents may be given access to this material provided it is for ‘educational purposes’ such as assisting students with their work.

Previous Page |