In this video, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about Outschool copyright and fair use as an online teacher. This is one of those topics that can feel super overwhelming (and honestly a little scary), especially when you’re building classes and you want to use books, images, video clips, or other resources to make your lessons engaging. I walk through the basics of what “fair use” means and why it isn’t a simple checklist where you get a guaranteed yes or no. I also talk about the big idea that fair use is usually evaluated by looking at multiple factors together—like the purpose of your use, the nature of the work, how much you’re using, and the effect on the market for the original. I’m not a lawyer, but I am a teacher who wants to do things the right way, so I’m sharing the sources I used to research this (including Copyright.gov and education-focused articles). My goal is to help you feel more confident making decisions about what you can use in your Outschool classroom, and to encourage you to do your own research and be intentional with your materials.