Is a licence needed to save or share copyrighted material for distance education?

Yes, a licence is needed to save or share copyrighted material for distance education. This ensures that the use of the material complies with copyright laws and the rights of the content creators are respected. However, the copyright exception for education allows recorded music and audiovisual material to be used for teaching purposes, including distance education, and text and still images can be used in this way under a school/college’s ICLA copying licence provided they adhere to its rules regarding size of extracts and acknowledging the original creator. For uses outside the exception and/or the ICLA licence, a school/college can seek permission directly from the copyright holder.