In summary, if instructors and/or institutions wish to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the TEACH Act for using copyrighted materials, they must reasonably:
- limit access to copyrighted works to students currently enrolled in the class;
- limit access only for the time needed to complete the class session or course;
- inform instructors, students, and staff of copyright laws and policies;
- prevent further copying or redistribution of copyrighted works; and
- not interfere with copy protection mechanisms
For full details and guidance, see Copyright: Distance Education and the TEACH Act