Finding and using images

Asian tourists taking photos with their mobiles. One woman is holding an umbrella over the two women who take the photos.

How do I attend?

Go to Finding and using images and select 'Join Room' located at the bottom of the page. The room remains closed until the trainer has entered - this will usually be 15 minutes before the start time.

Benefits

In this 1-hour interactive session, you'll learn the basics of copyright and how to use images in academic work. You'll also explore different ways to find images online that are free to use.

Who's it for?

Any OU member (staff or student) who would like some guidance on how to find and use images.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

recognise key copyright considerations when finding and using images
find images on different platforms
interpret image licences, including creative commons
reference online images correctly

Downloads and further help

A copy of the slides and an accompanying handout are available for this session.

The following online resources provide additional information and guidance:

Finding images and copyright: This activity provides an overview concerning copyright and using images in academic work.
Copyright when working online: Section of the OU Computing Guide that goes over copyright
Generative AI Being Digital Pathway:This series of short activities investigate the skills required to use generative AI effectively.