The TEACH Act facilitates the legal use of intellectual property for higher
education by relaxing copyright restrictions. The Teach Act permits faculty and
students of educational institutions to transmit copyrighted materials as part of
given academic curriculum. However, the act imposes obligations on academic
institutions as it may be interpreted to require the institution to implement
digital rights management solutions for distance education to prevent unlawful
transmissions and enforce copyright. Despite these implications, “The Teach Act
applies only if you choose to use it. […] You can still turn to fair use or licensing”
(Crews)