Wk 4 Publishing_Leadership Project

I have decided to submit my leadership project entitled: “Tales of A Tech Driven Teacher” to the National Academy Foundation (NAF). I have been affiliated in a small capacity for two years as an English teacher to academy students at my school. At a recent professional development, conversation centered on the impact core subject teacher can have on students’ understanding of career-related concepts in their academy courses. The aim of NAF is to produce students who have the skills for college and/or work through a focused curriculum in industry, work-based learning in the classroom and through internship and partnerships with industry professionals. Part of NAF’s success is their concentration on new technology, but often core teachers find difficulties integrating it with academy themes students need to become industry certified by the end of high school. I believe that I could help dispel apprehension or lack of confidence teachers may have. The conference is held every July in a major city in the U.S. My second choice would be the Florida Educational Technology Conference held in Orlando in January because of its technology focus. There is a huge following where education and technology are concerned and I admire their use of Animoto.com which has become a staple in my teaching repetoire.

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MAC Week #4, Comment #2 to Karen’s Blog

She said. . .
Week #4
Oh the Possibilities if I Only Remember to Aim High

If I were to wish for anything I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of what can be, for the eye, which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints, possibility never. And what wine is so sparkling, what so fragrant, what so intoxicating as possibility?

- Soren Kierkegaard, Either/Or

Over the past four years I have been guided to books that teach me about possibility. Some might say it is a coincidence that I keep happening upon books with a common theme. I, however, don't believe in coincidences.

I had been looking for an educational technology master's degree on and off since the early 1990s. I started one in 1995 but soon dropped out after I realized our school district technology was more advanced than the university's. Sixteen months ago I saw an advertisement for Full Sail's EMDT program on the PBS web site. I had just gone through a divorce after 19 years of marriage and needed a new focus so I sent away for information. I received a beautiful color catalogue along with information on the EMDT program. I looked over the information then I looked at the tuition cost and promptly threw the information in the trash. Paying $30,000 for a masters degree was not in my realm of possibility. A few weeks later a representative from Full Sail called me and told me about a teacher's scholarship they were giving that would make it possible for me to attend Full Sail. I still needed to get the okay from my human resource department because the degree I was seeking was non-traditional. Within a month I received the okay from human resources, filled out the FASFA, received my enrollment papers and received my Launchbox. Next month I will finish the program and return to school in the fall with a masters degree. A year and a half ago I did not even consider earning a master's degree by Fall of 2011 a possibility.

After graduation I plan to look for a house. My kids and I have been leasing a house for the last two years. We've had a lot of water and mold problems in this house so I want to look for a place to move as soon as my lease is up. I began thinking about a small, older condominium complex that met my requirements. It never occurred to me to look for a place that far exceeded my expectations. Then, recently I came across a listing for a new condominium complex a few miles away. After reading the the Art of Possibility the past two weeks my sites are set on something bigger and better as a possibility. Tomorrow I am going to tour the new complex. Oh, the possibilities!

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I said. . .
Hallelujah! Wow! Your blog is truly an inspiration. Like you I mused about Full Sail a full year (no pun intended) before I took the plunge. It is no coincidence – simply it was God that put you and me and the others in our class together. It was God who brought those books with the same theme to your attention. Nothing is by accident. Just imagine! In the fall, we are going into our classrooms with advanced degrees and the experience to improve lives in a most powerful and interesting way.

You are right to claim that condo! Claim it because there is power in what we speak and what we believe. And don’t worry about how it will turn because:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

MAC Week #4, Comment #1 to Ali’s Blog

She said. . .
Week 4 - Art Of Possibility
I could relate to the practice of enrollment. It’s true that passion can be felt and passed on and embraced by others around you. I think it’s important to take every opportunity that comes your way especially never knowing how it will come to you. I love how the author spoke of the lesson his father taught him, that sometimes things are better done in person. I think this is important even today, with all the technology we have I think people are just so used to sending an email or a text message to communicate but with that you lose the human, emotional contact of just having a simple 10 minute conversation face to face. It’s these face-to-face conversations that affect people more than “oh I got an email from so and so.” Most of the time it’s these emails that are disregarded.

I said. . .
Ali I connected with authors’ father as well. The idea of enrollment is one I will take with me and commit to practice in my day to day. I don’t communicate much with technology but I do so enjoy the intimacy of interacting with others face to face. Those types of conversations reveal more than can ever be shared via an email or text message.

Week 4 Reading Post: Chapters 9-12

The Zanders have a very common sense approach to life that obviously isn’t common among us. The anecdotes and connections to music are particularly insightful as I embark on new and uncharted choices in my life and career. As I have mentioned in previous posts, the practices discussed in the The Art of Possibility are biblical and it makes sense, as the author’s father was a student of the Bible and history.

The idea of enrolling others in our dreams is eye opening. Often when we make requests, we operate on the presumption of being turned down. I have heard myself say on many occasions, “The worst he/she can say is no.” I did this to make myself feel better, but did I really? Of course not.

In “being the board” I saw similarities between this new idea of responsibility and blame and being in God’s Will. Like being the board, being in God’s Will makes it possible to accept the circumstances of life knowing that those circumstances will yield positive results in the end. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28.

What I enjoyed about the frameworks chapter was the whole idea of creating a vision and not division. In all honesty, mission statements do create a competitive spirit and while they may be designed to inspire, it typically is ignored. Now a vision is something that can be seen even if it does not exist at the present. To me, the vision resembles a five-letter word: F-A-I-T-H.

The Zander's story of their father's passionate recount of the Arab and Jewish peoples’ history and arrival in Palestine was interesting. Even more moving was the student’s response, “What a wonderful opportunity! What a privilege for both those peoples to share that land and that history!” What is that saying? Out of the mouth of babes come words of wisdom? Well, that young person definitely has it [wisdom]. What is ironic about division is that the multiple parties are often so similar. The “We” story recognizes the sameness that so often divides.

Week 3 Publishing Leadership Project Part 2 of 2: My Choice!

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After some careful consideration and musings, I have decided to face my fears and complete the presentation. I have also decided that my presentation would be very appropriate for the Florida Educational Technology Conference held in Orlando in January because of its technology focus. Another conference not listed that I would like to present is the National Academy Foundation (NAF). This organization creates curriculum and offers industry certification to high school students in areas like Finance, Travel and Tourism, Information Technology and others. I recently attended a professional development and its focus was on technology and cross-curricular instruction, which is what my CBR is about. My presentation would add a unique perspective – that of the potential contributions to NAF instruction with the help of technology from a core subject instructor’s point of view. NAF holds a national conference every July. This year’s convention is in San Francisco.

Week 3, Comment #2 to John Krusko's Blog

He said. . .
“Life is like a wild tiger, you can either lay down and let it put its paw on your head, or you can jump on its back and ride.” - Anon

I recently read (sitting in a doctor’s office) an article about therapy and counseling that delved into the following:
* How well do you know yourself?
* You are not on your own!
* Do you find it difficult to ask for what you want and even to recognize and accept your needs in the first place?

We are unique individuals with different strengths, limitations and resources. However we are also social beings bound together by a commonality of issues (relationships, loss, stress, depression, abuse, sexual problems, substance abuse, and social inequality). How defined we come to know our real, inner or true self will help establish a baseline for the “passion” that you speak of in your reading response. My impression of Zander is that life is a continual process to love others and ourselves freely, while being realistic about our strengths and weaknesses, acknowledging and learning from mistakes and having a positive attitude to life.

“You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and joyfully being what you are, you fulfill your own abilities and your simple presence can make others happy.”
- Jane Roberts (The Nature of Personal Reality)

I said. . .

Those doctor’s office readings are the best aren’t they? I wonder if we’re more receptive to what we read in that situation because we’re typically anxious and just need to distract ourselves or what? I believe that the Zanders speak Biblical truths and are simply translating them into laymen’s terms. What they speak of is love talk like you mention. This is what the Apostle Paul to a new and misguided Corinthian church:

I Corinthians 13:13: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

If we love others like we should love ourselves, those common issues you speak of are no longer an issue.

Week 3 Comment #1 Comment to Regina’s Blog

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She said. . .
How will I be a contribution today?
I try to enter the doors of our school with a smile and a good morning as I stroll through the halls passing students thinking to myself “It’s going to be a great day!” I try to assist the parents and students as much as possible. I always keep in mind that we have them for the majority of the day and for some this is a safe haven, some are caring the weight of the world on them at such a young age, and as Tricia mention “We need to give them the benefit of a doubt.” It is such a great feeling when you reach at least one and he or she comes back to visit and say, “Thank you for always being there and believing in me.” He then goes to our conference room to speak to a small group of students about his college life. This is my daily contribution.

I said. . .
Looking back over chapters 5-8, your contribution theory is a great way to sum up those chapters. What a blessing you are to your students. From my personal observations, more educators like you are needed. I see teachers act so “ugly” with their students in the name of being tough. It made me wonder if I was being too soft. Our students do carry the weight of the world so much more than I ever remember when I was in school. It is scary! And the unfortunate things is that you do not hear about their horror stories until after your direct influence is over. Your daily contribution of allowing students to escape their circumstance is commendable. Thank you from all the students who don’t always come back.

Week 3 Reading Post: Chapters 5-8

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Much of what the Zanders discuss makes common sense when you stop to think about life and the experiences – universal and unique – people go through.

For one, people should be invited to the passionate energy that excites. And that’s found in the eyes. Often, we’re so worried about what others will think and that can operate as a great hindrance. Let it go! If they laugh, it will likely be because it was supposed to be funny. Which leads to our tendency to take ourselves too seriously. Now this attitude can definitely sap the energy that drives our performances. Remembering and following rule #6 will be a part of how I conduct business in my classroom and in life. What an enlightened attitude to have!

One of the challenges I have vowed to take up is to delegate more responsibility to tasks that I would overwhelm myself with. Often in my career, I have assumed too much for what others should be accountable for: learning, good grades, etc. Letting others lead, evens out the pressure of the task and its reward. The “White Sheet” is a good assessment of just how best to allow others to lead. It is constructive and empowering and a great segue into our view of “the way things are.” I’ll admit that I don’t always share the optimistic view of life’s circumstances. I really like the idea of allowing the present to be what it is without the resistance found in pessimistic thinking. It reminds me of the serenity prayer:

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 

courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; 

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; 

Taking, as He did, this sinful world

as it is, not as I would have it; 

Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.

Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr

Week 2 Publishing Leadership Project Part 1 of 2: Decisions, Decisions!

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I am in desperate need of advice regarding the Leadership Project due in Week 4. I am stuck between writing a paper, which I would be able to do well or presenting a project, which is a weakness that I know I need to develop. I have been revising my website for Sunday’s submission and I am very proud of the multimedia assets I have incorporated as well as the written documentation I have provided.

On the one hand, writing a paper that could potentially be published would help me in my career plans to teach at the college level. On the other hand, I could use my presentation to persuade school and district administrators to allow me and other colleagues a bit more leeway in using technology right now.

Here are my ideas:
I noticed during what could have been a third cycle, that students drew information from their history class to create an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

The fair use question came up at the end of cycle two and students learned some things about copyright.

How technology instruction improved literacy and improved test scores. (We just got our data back so I am analyzing.)

Help! Which would be more feasible? The Paper? The Presentation?

MAC Week #2 Comment #2 to Charlie’s Blog

He said. . .

Week 2 post on reading

I have to admit that when out instructor said that this book was not so much a "study" book and more of a book to try and see the over-arching concepts, I was a little skeptical and thought that this might not be what I was expecting out of this class. I am glad I was wrong. What a pleasant surprise it was to start reading and become engrossed in the words that the authors had written. Maybe it is because the authors are in the music field and I could relate to many of the stories that were presented, but I would rather say that it was the subject matter. I believe that one thing that helped was watching the Ted talk that the author gave on "Music and Passion" helped me visualize what the author was talking about. I have included that talk here in this post.

In chapter one of the book the authors challenged us to "Think outside of the box." At the end of the chapter there were a couple of questions that the authors presented as a kind of way to think about what was just read. At the end of chapter one the following questions were presented:How can we think outside the box we live in? What assumptions are we making that we’re not aware that we are making? What might we invent that would give us other choices? As I thought about these questions, I felt that I often had been looking at the "small picture" in my life rather than the "big picture." For example...I had some issues with my employer this year, and all I could do was focus on "how am I going to make it from this week until the next?", and sometimes even "how am I going to make it until tomorrow?" After reading the first chapter, I now am thinking "Ok, so there are some difficulties with my employer, so that just means that there is something better for me out there." I was assuming that I would be living with this over my head all the time and would have to constantly be worried. Life, unfortunately is not like office max with an easy button, but I have now got a button inside of me that says "something better is coming."
In chapter 2 of the book, the authors talked about stepping into a universe of possibilities. One questions that was posed at the end of this chapter was How are your thoughts and actions a reflection of the measurement world? Being in education, teachers are constantly reminded of measurements. Be it state tests like the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or a county test, or a benchmark that somebody has set for students to reach. Teachers are almost constantly thinking of the next test that we have to give. I would like to challenge myself to start with a class of A students.
In chapter 3 of the book, the authors talked about giving everyone an A. This was a really neat chapter because it made me think about my teaching style. What would it be like if I taught my classes with the same methodology that the authors used? I would like to try this this coming school year, but it will have to be explained to my classes that they all have an A and that each one of them is an A student, but there will still have to be some sort of measurement to satisfy the "powers that be." One story that hit home in this chapter was that of the second violin-itis. This was especially eye opening to me since I play second violin with the Venice Symphony, and I cannot tell you the number of times that I have actually thought that I am just a second violin, so what does it matter if I practice or not. After reading this chapter, I have a whole new appreciation of being a second violin.
Chapter 4 picked up where chapter 3 left off in asking us "How will I be a contribution today?" I like the way that the author asked his students to think about how they contributed in the past week, then he asks them how they willcontribute in the coming week. Being in the performing arts, it is sometimes hard for students to see the end prize, so this could be a stepping stone in getting students to think how they are going to contribute and not just coast along.

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I said. . .
I too have had issues in my workplace with fellow teachers, administrators and students who make my existence a miserable one. If I had only read chapter 1 10 months ago!

I concur greatly with a lot of what you reflected in your reading particularly the second violin mentality. I played second violin for eight years and it felt so inferior to the first violin section. The Zanders say that it is all invented. And if that is true, then that whole mindset can be changed if one DECIDES to change it. This book does a great job of revealing the worth that we should see in ourselves, not in a haughty way, but in a way that helps us see what service we can be to others.

MAC Week #2 Comment #1 to Richard’s Blog

He said. . .
Wk2-Response to reading
How many times have we heard, "The person who is least committed is the person least engaged in the program?" I have heard this said a number of times. I even have that mentality, but the author goes against by stating,"The least engaged may actually be the most committed person."

Chapter 4, titled Being a Contribution was thought provoking and mind changing. The example of the woman going to her mother to borrow money every year because her and her husband didn't manage their finances correctly allows a person to see, once the disposition and frame of thinking is changed, great things can happen. It has been said, "Attitude is everything." In the case of this chapter it is true. Once a persons view of their worth is changed, it is shown in the way they carry themselves.

I said. . .
I agree that "Attitude is everything." There is such a diverse set of interests that it can be difficult to find the thing that gets your students-- or people in general -- motivated. So maybe this idea of being a contribution and likening life to a game can get attitudes to change. It can certainly change the the amount of engagement one has with that issue, person or subject. Its not people who change, but their perspective that changes. That is what makes a difference.

Week #2 Reading Post: Inventing Possibilities By Writing Into the Future and Being A Contribution

The compelling idea that stood out in reading The Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander was the assignment of having students write letters into the future as a requirement for earning an A. This activity takes me to one that I do with my freshman students:

During the final week of school, I ask students to write a letter into the future that they will read as a graduating senior. I suggest that they speak about goals, reflect on the past year, reminisce or a combination of those. I promise not to read them. The Zander activity is similar. Students write to themselves in past tense about their future. But this is where a major break happens.

Whereas, my intentions are for students to set goals to measure themselves and to reflect on past experiences for self-improvement, the Zander method challenges students to see the selves they want to become in the present. Whereas, my students assess themselves for growth and change by reading their letters from three years ago, the Zander method works as a teacher/student assessment to determine which path will exact the growth needed to change now.

This gave me pause to consider that I am expecting my students to singlehandedly invent themselves based on a set of standards, when I should align with them on knocking down the barriers that block the infinite possibilities that are before them. My assignment, then, should occur 10 months earlier with a new intent on students “inventing” themselves based on their future self – validations.

In a few weeks I will be teaching an experimental writing course for incoming freshmen. One of the things that I will try is giving them an “A” and making their initial writing assignments the “A” letter and observations on “Being A Contribution.” One of the things that I most enjoyed about Film Making Principles and Gaming class was the release of pressure I felt. Kathy would assign AAA (Absolute “A” Assignments) and Dr. Dan would just have us play games. Even without the pressure, I ironically dug deeper and challenged myself creatively. I think that this can work for my future students.

MAC Post 4: Week 1, Wimba Session 1

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This week in Wimba, out class was oriented to specific protocols and due dates. I am grateful for the heads-up on the upcoming assignments as well as the suggested timeline for discussion posts. What I’ve gathered from the Wimba session is that every assignment “counts” with the Literature Review and Cap Stone Site being major percentages of the course grade.
Since the Literature Review is due this week, the session provided valuable information on the “changed” naming convention and its format (particularly removing the indentions). I am also grateful to have learned that discussion posts can be used for our blog assignments.
The AR Abstract tips for how to whittle my CBR project into 120 words was also important to know. It was interesting to learn that MAC was initially sandwiched between GSM and LMO. It was a wise decision to transition it toward the end of the year accommodate the rigor of finalizing our presentations.
The one concept that I was confused about were the readings. Originally, I posted a reflection on chapters 1-3 of The Art of Possibility. Going back to the Week 1 assignments link and speaking to a classmate clarified that issue.

MAC Week #1, Comment #2 to Tremeris’ Blog

Tremeris said. . .
MAC Week 1 Reading
Part 1
There are so many things to have in place when you want to use copyrighted material. Nowadays it pays to be proficient in Adobe Flash and other creative software where you can create different symbols, pictures or characters. The guy from Creative Commons had a great point when he suggested that there's so much legal business with copyrighted materials, that we should just loosen the law so that the people who are creating things today can use older works and still give the creator of those works recognition and payment. Also, I find it interesting the methods of sale in Brazil vs the U.S. Here in the U.S. we focus on cd sales but in Brazil the cd's are used as a promoting tool to get fans to come to the concert.

Part 2
The use of the Disney movies to explain copyright laws and fair use was brilliant. I know it took the creator(s) a long time to gather the proper scenes. It was good that Dr. Joe said something about the unassigned percent when it comes to fair use because I remember hearing something about that a couple of years ago. The documentary film on fair use seemed very on point. Even though I didn't understand most of what they were talking about, I do feel that certain civil rights videos and footage should be able to be used without the threat of litigation.

Part 3
The Creative Commons video is right in line with my line of thinking. How is this a shared culture if we can't share it. I'm glad that Creative Commons was created so that people like myself who create things without looking for a profit will have a place to share things. That second video was hilarious!!! It also cleared up some questions that I had about Creative Commons.

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I said. . .
It is a travesty to even fathom let alone allow the disappearance of Civil Rights or any historical footage. I had not known about this until watching the videos and I wonder if it is only the African/African- American experience that is undergoing this licensing issue and what can be done about it. In light of the new information we received this week, I also wonder if the copyright debate is a global or American problem. You mention how Brazil's use of music content on cds for promotional/marketing purposes versus the American system of making a profit. That same video also speaks to the differences that exist in Nigeria. Look at the Swiss! Their assessment of copyright infringement is that the information trafficked on the web is the equivalent to a library and when you think about it from that angle, there is a point to be made. I understand that no matter what, permission granted is permission to use, but has our country become too litigious? Is copyright protection really protecting the artists or the bottom line? I remember a time when people developed their craft for the love of it. Is it now just for the love of money?

MAC Week #1, Comment #1 to Marsona’s Blog

Marsona said . . .
MAC Week 1 Post - Why is Copyright so Hard????
Since we are reading and discussing copyright, I thought this was the perfect time to get feedback on an ongoing problem with students today. I teach 8th grade Computer Literacy and I think I really have some really great students. I teach a three week unit on Copyright where we discuss what is copyright, what can and cannot be copy-written, and fair use guidelines. Our students have a lot expected of them and are required to complete Science and History Fair projects where they must do research. The problem is when doing their research, they tend to just copy just what they see instead of rephrasing and/or siting their sources.
This really becomes a problem when they attempt to compete in district and state fairs and are often disqualified because of copyright issues. Some say they are too young to really understand that using someone else's material and claiming it as their own is not really a big problem. But they tend to understand everything else.
Please feel free to comment on this issue your thoughts and or solutions. Thanks

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I said...
A recent incident in my class makes good fodder for the copyright debate and when it might be acceptable to use copy written material without “authorization.” It also sounds all too familiar. During my cycle 2 phase, I explained to students that they would have to get express permission (from the artist) to use any popular music. In each instance, they informed me of fair use practice information. Their source: the iTunes store. 
Their attitudes also indicated that if the artist didn’t know, what did it matter? During their final presentations, a maverick by the name of Jason used popular artist Wiz Khalifa’s “Roll Up” as a soundtrack to his digital story. I saw this as teachable moment for information literacy skills. As a result, I did some research in hopes of getting students to understand the legality of the issue and found information from Washington State University http://publishing.wsu.edu/copyright/music.html#Education
After reading it and a class discussion, it was determined that students were correct in their assertion that popular music could be used for their projects because it was for educational purposes and would not be played in it’s entirety. Now I am not so sure. “Roll Up” wasn’t necessary for Jason to share his story. It was appropriate, but not necessary. Which is why I will revise the project and add Creative Commons as a resource.

Week #1: Copyright – Fair Use – Creative Commons

If only “Good Copy Bad Copy” had a cleaner version. While I clearly understand the definition of copyright, the areas of interpretation are very murky according to the videos. As an undergraduate student my English professor gave a lecture on oral and written literary traditions. It was based on the premise that works have a tradition of recycling themselves. One storylines inspires another and then another. How many times have we read or watched boy meets girl, boy loses girl and then gets girl back (or so the story goes.) Of course, this was nearly two decades ago.
There is nothing new under the sun. Isn’t that what the adage says? If so then the creative opportunities that bridge age, gender, culture and every gap imaginable must be allowed to flourish. Right? Wrong! (Or at least in some cases.) It appears that the speed of cyberspace and fast access to multimedia – particularly music and film – has been the culprit of this great debate of copyright rights and wrongs. Not to mention the jurisdictions that govern one’s actions are blurred. How dare the U.S. enforce its laws on an alleged offender living in Brazil? How dare a Brazilian remix American content into Techno Brega and get away with it?
Intent, then, should be a major factor concerning copyright infringement and that’s where Fair Use comes into play. What is clear from the videos is that fair use is simply a legal defense. According to law professor Peter Jaszi of American University, fair use prohibits private censorship. But can it always solve the question of whether one’s copyright has been infringed upon? Enter Creative Commons, a great start to bridge the gap of all works not restricted or in the public domain. In a real sense, Creative Commons clarifies -- artist to artist-- what can be used and how. In this way, the culture of text and media sharing – the literary and artistic tradition my professor spoke of, the read-write culture that Larry Lessig speaks of in his Ted Talk can revive and flourish.