Instructional Technology

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)

The library has created a very helpful guide to understanding copyright issues related to podcasting: http://www.lawrence.edu/library/copyright/podcast.shtml

If you have questions related to digital copyright, ask a librarian for assistance!

On Wednesday, April 4 at 12:30pm in Science 102, Library and ITS staff will present on the following new web tools that have recently become available at Lawrence:

1. Podcasting (iTunes U)
2. Blogs
3. Wikis
4. Digital image collections

We will provide a quick overview of each tool and show examples of how you might wish to use it. I highly encourage everyone to attend this event! Please RSVP to Cassie Cob (x7029 or cassie.cobb@lawrence.edu) if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there.

Additional information:

Podcasting: http://www.educause.edu/LibraryDetailPage/666?ID=ELI7003

Blogs: http://educause.edu/LibraryDetailPage/666?ID=ELI7006

Wikis: http://www.educause.edu/LibraryDetailPage/666?ID=ELI7004

Digital images: http://www.lawrence.edu/library/images/index.shtml

We have some exciting new web tools available for faculty to use in support of teaching and learning. In addition to Moodle, we also have blogs, wikis, discussion forums, digital image collections, and a podcasting service.

Take a quick look at this PDF for an overview and let David Berk know if you have any questions or ideas.