Australia Speaking Tour 2007 - A word about "intellectual property"

08:19 pm - A word about "intellectual property"

As I've been writing and teaching about my approach that I developed and called by various names: Hospitable Pedagogy; Hospitable Teaching and Learning; Ch.E.E.R.S. - I am aware, and hopeful, that churches will take this approach and adapt this to what ministry opportunities they have. I was asked in Perth by John Atkinson about copyright for church's use. The concept, all written and electronic presentations are copyrighted by me. Churches can have permission to use any video tape of my teaching this or photos in which participants have given permission. I've given permission to any church to use my photo. What I ask as churches who do use the material is to put my copyright, name, and 2007 on all printed pages from my handouts or in an electronic presentation. Some handouts may have an earlier year and the earliest year is the one to use. I only use handouts that are written by me. If you have any questions on copyright, it is best to go ahead and put my copyright on the page. What I do and you can also is to put the original copyright, then adapted by.... With electronics and the internet, it is very easy for intellectual property as it is known, to become easily separated from the originating author. I appreciate your care.

Peace,
Rev. Cheri