AR 6161.3

A.  Copyright Rules.  Videos should be used only in face to face instruction and should be documented in lesson plans complete with the SCOS objective noted.  Use of all videos should include related instructional activities such as guided discussion, essays, compare and contrast activities, or similar instructional exercises.  "Best practices" for utilizing videos normally includes only a small portion of a video that directly addresses the SCOS objective in that day's lesson.  It is rare that students need to watch a video for more than 45 minutes. 

B.  Fair Use Guidelines apply to videos, DVD's, music, and television broadcasts.  These are addressed in AR 6161.4. 

C.  Prior Approval by a school administrator is required for use of ALL Videos/DVDs not included in a school's media collection, listed in the curriculum guide or listed on the approved list of supplementary materials for a class or course.  The teacher must submit a written or email request for administrative approval for use of a video or DVD at the beginning of an instructional unit or at least three workdays before its use.  If the administrator does not respond to the request within two days, the teacher may assume that the use of the video has been approved.  A standard form has been created for this purpose.

D.  All Videos and DVDs must supplement the NC Standard Course of Study and be selected in accordance with the standards set forth in P6161.3.