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Online Life

Media Online

Understand the platforms, licenses, and communities shaping the future of media — from podcasts and Mastodon to public domain and fair use.

Course Details

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Content:
5 lessons
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Category:
Online Life
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Lesson Plan:
Available
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Languages:
English
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Delivery:
100% Online

Course Content

Mastodon - Watch Now

What if your social media accounts could follow, post, and connect across different platforms—without starting from scratch? That’s the idea behind the Fediverse. In this short explainer, you’ll learn how this growing network of independent, connected apps is challenging the big platforms and changing how online communities work. Watch now to understand how the Fediverse brings flexibility, freedom, and portability to the social web.

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Podcasts - Watch Now

Podcasts are everywhere—and for good reason. They offer on-demand audio episodes you can download or stream at your convenience anytime, anywhere. This short explainer shows how podcasts work, what they’re used for, and how they can fit into your daily routine. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or walking the dog, there's a podcast out there for you.

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Public Domain - Watch Now

Ever wondered why some songs, photos, or stories can be used freely while others can’t? This video explains how copyright laws work, why they expire, and what happens when a creative work enters the public domain. Learn how public domain content becomes a free, shared resource for creators everywhere—and how you can use it, too.

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Fediverse - Watch Now

What if your social media accounts could follow, post, and connect across different platforms—without starting from scratch? That’s the idea behind the Fediverse. In this short explainer, you’ll learn how this growing network of independent, connected apps is challenging the big platforms and changing how online communities work. Watch now to understand how the Fediverse brings flexibility, freedom, and portability to the social web.

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Fair Use - Watch Now

Can you use someone else’s video, photo, or song without asking? In some cases — yes. This short video breaks down the four rules of Fair Use, helping you understand when it’s okay to use copyrighted content and when it’s not.

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