Wk 2 - Wimba review

photo taken by Alicia Welch

In watching the archive of this week's Wimba, I definitely feel that I have a better understanding of Copyright and Fair Use. I appreciated the further explanations given as well as the additional discussions that helped to clarify some issues.
My biggest surprise during Wimba, was the issue of the artist, Prince. I had no idea that was the reason he had changed his name. I also never realized that could or would become an issue for an artist. I'm sure he had his reasons, however, it does seem rather unethical to simply change your name to get out of a signed contract. What obligations can I get out of if I were to change my name?
The copyright discussion also allowed me to rethink some of my classroom lessons. I am beginning a Florida book with my students next week. Something simple so that my kindergarteners can understand various parts of our state. Each letter will be represented with an illustration. In the past I have used "D is for Disney." The students would then trace a, pretty bad looking, version of Mickey Mouse for their book. So...is this allowed?