This is a captivating overview of the purpose and spirit of Creative Commons
Source: Creative Commons
This short "film" relates the common questions about fair use law through the experience of a wannabe actor chipmunk. A real lawyer interprets the fair use laws for us. Enjoy.
Source: American University Center for Social Media
There is a lot to be said, and a lot to be understood, about copyright, fair use and creative commons. This link takes you to a very comprehensive document by Steven W. Anderson, who compiled helpful and easily digestible information on all of these topics. Thank you Steven!
Source: Steven W. Anderson of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools