Sample this! Authors say use of fair use is growing.

The article "Sample this! Authors say use of fair use is growing" examines the changing attitudes and laws surrounding remix culture and copyright laws.

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CYBER-BULLYING : Turn off your phones and internet?

Cyber bullying is a growing phenomenon with as many as one in ten Australian teenagers experiencing cyber-bullying every few weeks.  It is constantly in the spotlight and as such, I have decided to base my blog around this very topical issue. 

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Creative freedom Vs the law.

As we become more immersed in the digital age, it’s no surprise that the way many view the Internet have changed over time....
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New Conversations Are Overcoming ‘technicaleducaphobia’

In the news article, “Stories from a Digital Space" (Sydney Morning Herald, 29/8/11) Lahoud advocates teachers put an end to conservatism and integrate Web 2.0 into their classrooms. 

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Powerful Pedagogies: Social Media in the classroom

Finally! Here is a video that advocates the use of social media in the classroom...

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Kids sidestep Facebook bans

"A false online identity can be used for nastiness, to anonymously bully, but generally it's about secrecy."

This article reinforces the desire for young people to have an environment in which they can interact without the constraints of parents or authority figures watching their interactions....

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