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''This page provides the template for producing toolkits aimed at providing targeted information Creative Commons on a particular topic or for a particular group of users.  
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''This page provides the template for producing toolkits aimed at providing targeted information about Creative Commons on a particular topic or for a particular group of users.  
  
 
For suggested toolkit topics, see the [[Toolkit Topics List]]''  
 
For suggested toolkit topics, see the [[Toolkit Topics List]]''  
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===Examples===
 
===Examples===
  
*[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/educators-resources ccAustralia educator toolkit]]
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*[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/educators-resources ccAustralia educator toolkit]
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IGO CC IGO page]  
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*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IGO CC IGO page]
  
 
===Requirements===
 
===Requirements===
 
*all materials should be available both online and as a downloadable resource
 
*all materials should be available both online and as a downloadable resource
*at least 3-5 volunteers must sign on to each toolkit project before HQ will support it
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*at least 3-5 volunteers must sign on to each toolkit project before it can proceed
*toolkits are intended for use worldwide, so should focus on information/issues for the domain at a high level without references to local law or particular interpretations of copyright law.  
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*toolkits are intended for use worldwide, so should focus on information/issues at a high level without references to local law or particular interpretations of copyright law.
  
 
===Template===
 
===Template===
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Each toolkit should include the following:
 
*2 page handout explaining:
 
*2 page handout explaining:
 
**'''Why use CC?''' - Provide a short list of 2-3 points tailored to the domain in question, outlining the benefits of CC and why it is relevant to this particular topic/user
 
**'''Why use CC?''' - Provide a short list of 2-3 points tailored to the domain in question, outlining the benefits of CC and why it is relevant to this particular topic/user
**'''How does CC work?''' - Provide a short explanation (eg half a page) of how the CC/the CC licenses work, tailored to this specific domain/topic/user
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**'''How does CC work?''' - Provide a short explanation (eg half a page) of how CC/the CC licenses work, tailored to this specific domain/topic/user
 
**'''Who is using CC?''' 2-3 summaries of case studies of CC license use in this domain, preferably with links to longer summaries
 
**'''Who is using CC?''' 2-3 summaries of case studies of CC license use in this domain, preferably with links to longer summaries
 
**'''Things to Think About''' - Highlighting issues to be aware of for this domain/community
 
**'''Things to Think About''' - Highlighting issues to be aware of for this domain/community

Latest revision as of 15:07, 19 December 2011

This page provides the template for producing toolkits aimed at providing targeted information about Creative Commons on a particular topic or for a particular group of users.

For suggested toolkit topics, see the Toolkit Topics List

Examples

Requirements

  • all materials should be available both online and as a downloadable resource
  • at least 3-5 volunteers must sign on to each toolkit project before it can proceed
  • toolkits are intended for use worldwide, so should focus on information/issues at a high level without references to local law or particular interpretations of copyright law.

Template

Each toolkit should include the following:

  • 2 page handout explaining:
    • Why use CC? - Provide a short list of 2-3 points tailored to the domain in question, outlining the benefits of CC and why it is relevant to this particular topic/user
    • How does CC work? - Provide a short explanation (eg half a page) of how CC/the CC licenses work, tailored to this specific domain/topic/user
    • Who is using CC? 2-3 summaries of case studies of CC license use in this domain, preferably with links to longer summaries
    • Things to Think About - Highlighting issues to be aware of for this domain/community
  • an image, illustrating or relevant to CC usage in the domain
  • A pre-license checklist for "domain" adopters - where the toolkit in particular is aimed at adopters. This should include information such as:
    • Rights and privacy clearance (also include general reference to ensure releasing data does not conflict with other local law)
    • Things to know before using a CC license (non-revocable, no reps & warranties, etc.) and how to choose what CC license to apply
    • How to apply the CC license
    • Best practices for marking/attribution (appropriate for domain)
  • FAQ - Frequently asked questions specific to domain, and responding to myths/misconceptions/issues (from above) for that domain
  • Links to longer external materials, for example,:
    • Case Studies for the domain, in depth
    • Media
    • Slides/how
    • Videos
    • Articles
    • Generic fact sheets available where needed eg attribution
    • Advocacy documents
    • Courses/design challenges around learning about CC/CC license use in that domain
    • Any other