Question on using digital content
As to the last question:
"In the past, I have used digital content sourced from the web without attributing the source (e.g. images sourced from Google or Yahoo! Search)" (Yes/No)
I realize the intent of the question, but "use" is a very broad word. I'd be surprised if anyone could honestly answer "no" to this question, because even one instance of having used something from the internet without attribution would mean you have to answer "yes." I don't think that's the intent of the question. One option is to reword to narrow the scope. But, I wonder if it is more interesting if we were to try to get at the ways people have used digital content.
We could rework this question as "check all that apply" and offer examples. Here's a quick reworking to show what I mean:
- In the past, I have used digital content sourced from the web without attributing the source in the following ways:
- included an image or quote sourced from an internet search, e.g., Google or Yahoo!, in an unpublished work
- allowed students to use internet images in their classroom work, e.g., in a classroom presentation
- included an image or quote on a public website, e.g., blog
- forwarded an email containing an image or quote
Just some thoughts on this question. Alison
Hi Alison,
I've not been too happy with the question myself. As you indicate the intent is not to "police" the breach of copyright -- but somehow to get a sense of how things operate in the real world. Thoughts:
- I suggest we change the scale from a binary Yes/No answer to a Likert type scale -- perhaps something like 1) Never, 2) Seldom, 3) Sometimes 4) Often.
- Create a separate bullet for quotes (i.e separate images from text.)
Good value addition -- thanks!
I like your rewording options better...it'd be nice if we could understand this practice better, but I didn't like the suggestions, even as I wrote them. I'll make a change given your suggestions...as you suggest a grouped option that deals separately with images and text.
Alison
Thanks Alison,
Having your critical eye go over these questions is extremely valuable in improving the quality of what we are trying to do. I'll take a close look at the revised suggestions and groupings to see if I can improve in any way.
Agreed -- we need to get a better understanding of how the OER movement is maturing over time in the practice and thoughts of educators around the world. I can't wait to see the aggregated results after the pilot offering of the course.
W
Thanks, I'm happy to help out.
I'm still unhappy with this question. Coming back to it today, I notice that it doesn't fit in the "Opinions" section, in that the respondent is not asked to offer an opinion.
I'm not sure I could answer how often I've used images and text without attribution.
This is really useful information to collect, but I'm not convinced the current wording gets at what we are interested in.
Yeah -- I see the problem.
mmm let me think .....
How about reformulating as an opinion question.
In my opinion, it is acceptable to use images (e.g sourced from Google or Yahoo! search) in my classroom presentations (slide shows, handouts) without confirming permissions to reuse the images
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
In my opinion, it acceptable to use images (e.g sourced from Google or Yahoo! search) in my classroom presentations (slide shows, handouts) without attributing the source
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
In my opinion, it is acceptable to use images (e.g sourced from Google or Yahoo! search) on published websites e.g. blog posts or learning management system without confirming permissions to reuse the images.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
You get the idea -- is this better?
W
