Answer 1
FALSE!
Programs broadcast to the general public may be taped, but the instructor may only show the tape during the first ten consecutive school days after it is made and only in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction. After the ten day classroom use period expires, the tape may be used only for evaluation to determine if it should be purchased for permanent use. No later than 45 calendar days after the tape was made, it must be destroyed.
Rule of Thumb: Off-air recordings may be recorded, but used only for the first ten consecutive school days after it is recorded, then permission must be obtained.
Answer 2
FALSE!
Off-air recordings need not be used in their entirety, but recorded programs may not be altered from their original content. Off-air recordings may not be physically combined or merged to constitute teaching anthologies or compilations either.
Answer 3
FALSE!
Programs may not be recorded from a television satellite, unless the programs are authorized for free reception or the institution obtains a license to copy the program.
Answer 4
TRUE!
All copies of the "off-air" recording must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program, as recorded.
Answer 5
FALSE!
All copies of "off-air" recordings must be erased or destroyed after 45 days.
Rule of Thumb: Off-air recordings can be recorded, but only used for the first ten consecutive days after it is recorded, then permission must be obtained.
