Free guide for schools – advice about downloading music, film & TV safely and legally
Young people spend a significant part of their lives online. The pace of change is fast and it is sometimes difficult for parents, carers and teachers to keep up. That is why Childnet have produced a guide to help you advise young people on some of their foremost online activities – listening to music and watching films and TV programmes.
Childnet International is a registered charity working with children, teachers and parents to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. We teamed up with the music business (www.pro-music.org and www.whymusicmatters.org) and the film industry (www.industrytrust.co.uk and www.findanyfilm.com) to explain how young people can get the best out of downloading, streaming and sharing music, film and TV programmes in a safe and legal way. The guide answers some common questions such as:
- What are the risks of getting viruses, offensive material and having my privacy invaded by using illegal file sharing services?
- How can I tell if a music or film site is legal?
- Where can I download music, films and TV programmes safely and legally?
- What are the copyright laws and ethics to be considered when downloading and streaming music, film and TV programmes?
It is a simple and clear resource for teachers in secondary schools, in areas such as music, ICT, citizenship and student welfare; and parents who may be concerned about what their children are doing on the family computer.
Please find a copy of the guide (PDF Format) here. Downloading from the Internet