Podcasting with iTunes U
Lawrence University faculty have been testing a new podcasting service called iTunes U since fall of 2006. Starting this spring term, we are extending the trial to include additional faculty. Watch a brief video explaining how to access iTunes U. The video also includes interviews with three Lawrence faculty that have been using iTunes U to podcast course materials.
iTunes U makes it easy to distribute these types of materials to your students:
- Audio recordings of lectures
- Narrated PowerPoint presentations
- Videos of computer screen activity (useful for teaching students how to use a software application)
The Office of Instructional Technology has new hardware and software available to help produce these types of audio and video files. If you're interested in learning more about producing media suitable for podcasting with iTunes U, contact david.berk@lawrence.edu. Presentations about iTunes U will be scheduled throughout spring term, so stay tuned for additional announcements.
Material uploaded to iTunes U must comply with digital copyright guidelines.
Useful links:
- VIDEO: Intro to iTunes U
- Lawrence iTunes U launch page
- 7 Things You Should Know About Podcasting (PDF)
- 7 Things You Should Know About Screencasting (PDF)