iTunes University and Mobile Learning
- 1. Peter Lisowsky Director of Administrative Systems and User Services Office of Information Technology
- 2. What is a podcast? A podcast is Series of digital-media files Distributed via syndication feeds Called RSS - Really Simple Syndication For playback on iPods and computers The term podcast , like broadcast , can refer to The series of content itself The method by which it is syndicated
- 3. Common Misconceptions Podcasts are not just audio You do NOT need an iPod Creating a simple podcast is EASY All you need a microphone Audio Software is free and simple to use
- 4. Simple tools for audio creation Audacity is a freeware product
- 6. Within a Course page, instructors and course managers can use editing tools to create different groups
- 7. iTunes U @GCU iTunes U lets you easily expand your curriculum, delivering audio and video you create yourself or make use of material already produced . -Lets look at live site-
- 8. Reach your students where they live Today’s students go online for more than music, photos, and movies. The web is the first place they go to Share ideas Express viewpoints Join communities Tap into that digital lifestyle to keep students every bit as engaged with your courses.
- 9. Benefits Large library of free educational content Portability of audio and video increases accessibility to course content Students already familiar with Software Can work in tandem with Blackboard to enhance online or hybrid course content
- 10. When? iTunes U can be used…today GCU specific content Begin setting up test content/classes in Fall 2008 Recruit some “early adaptors” to test usage Go live in Spring 2009 with pilot group of faculty
- 11. Thank You! Any Questions?
- 13. Link to iTunes U Admin https://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/SignIn/georgian.edu