iTunes University and Mobile Learning

Peter LisowskyDirector of Administrative Systems and User Services

Office of Information Technology

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

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

Audacity is a freeware product

Simple tools for audio creation

iTunes Layout

Within a Course page, instructors and course managers can use editing tools to create different groups

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-

iTunes U @GCU

•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.

Reach your students where they live

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

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

Thank You!

Any Questions?

Link to iTunes U

Admin https://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/SignIn/georgian.edu