Hi, Everyone!
As I mention in each of my classes, I do not allow video or audio recording of my lectures. This has apparently been confusing for some, so I wanted to be very clear about it.
The lectures that I give are extemporaneous and, although they may seem to be "off the top of my head" at times, I can assure you that that is an illusion. Each of my lectures contains a great deal of carefully planned information and is "performed" as much as recited. Therefore, my lectures and those performances constitute my Intellectual Property. Without ownership of this property, a faculty member can become somewhat obsolete, as well as having her/his property disseminated without consent.
I hope this clarifies my policy; let me know if you have any questions.
-- Sheldon
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California Education Code 78907 prohibits students taping a class, and violation is a misdemeanor:
78907. The use by any person, including a student, of any
electronic listening or recording device in any classroom without the
prior consent of the instructor is prohibited, except as necessary
to provide reasonable auxiliary aids and academic adjustments to
disabled students. Any person, other than a student, who willfully
violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any student violating this section shall be subject to appropriate
disciplinary action.