Youth-led Innovation Workshop

Our experience with web-based projects (such as Films for Learning and SciCast) has highlighted the problems which arise with Intellectual Property (IP) laws when young people share their films with their peers. Often these films use unlicensed graphics or music, meaning that the material cannot be published. Yet online peer-to-peer learning can be a powerful, engaging and cost-effective way for young people to learn.

At this seminar, we will be discussing:

• How can the organisers of educational websites which publish video and music from young people overcome (legally!) the barriers of IP legislation to maximise the amount and quality of the material they publish?
• Are there opportunities afforded by new forms of IP licensing that can improve access, engagement levels, and outcomes?
• How can young people, and those who work with them, be supported to make the most of the opportunities offererd by peer-to-peer sharing without contravening IP?

You will be asked to debate the best approaches to addressing the IP issues for young people and to come up with a list of recommendations which NESTA will disseminate via our website.

This event is invitation only; if you'd like to nominate a colleague or contact to attend, please contact us first.