Intellectual Property, the hottest new topic in law schools. But just what does the term mean? Specifically? Legally? Legally, it refers to "Nonphysical property that stems from, is identified as, and whose value is based on an [a novel] idea or some ideas." Introduce viewers to this complex topic with a short video that provides the context for a seven-video crash course.

Concepts

intellectual property, economics, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Develop a viewing guide that includes key terms and concepts for viewers to use for note taking
• After watching the video have class members develop and post a KWL chart to use while viewing the remainder of videos in the series

Classroom Considerations

• Pause the 10-minute video frequently to permit viewers to ask questions, clarify concepts, and record notes on a viewing guide
• The first video in a seven-set mini-series focused on aspects of intellectual property
• Viewers should be familiar with the Crash Course dialogue format

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator introduces topics that are discussed in greater detail in the other videos in the series

Cons

• The narrator speaks rapidly and includes many asides that may prove frustrating for some viewers