The TEACH Act Toolkit: An Online Resource for Understanding Copyright and Distance Education

Peggy Hoon, Scholarly Communication Librarian, Scholarly Communication Center
Presentation URL: www.lib.ncsu.edu/scc/legislative/teachkit

The Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act of 2002 updates copyright law as it applies to the transmissions of performances and displays of copyrighted works, particularly during digital online education efforts. While TEACH provides specific exemptions for certain educational uses of copyrighted works during digital transmissions, there are rigorous requirements, including technical, that must be met in order to qualify. Educators and institutions wishing to avail themselves of the advantages of TEACH will need to make informed and conscious choices in how they select and transmit copyrighted materials. The NC State TEACH Toolkit is a one-stop online resource of copyright information and best practices for NC State University faculty, staff, and students involved in online education efforts. The Toolkit provides valuable guides, tools, and advice necessary for campuses to implement the recently enacted Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act.