iTunes U and you!

a look at iTunes University in the classroom

Using i-Tunes U for you• open iTunes > go to the iTunes Store > click on iTunes U

 (top menu bar)

Exploring podcasts...

• Browse noteworthy podcasts

• Search by university/institution

• Search by subject

• Search downloads and featured providers

• Search by grade level

Is iTunes you for you?

• accessibility  About 80% of American teenagers own  an iPod and more than that have access to iTunes.

• portability  Students can listen to iTunes U lessons on the bus, in the  car, walking to school, at home, etc.

• variety  There are iTunes U podcasts for every grade level and  every subject.

Also:

• subscriptions  Students can subscribe to many educational podcasts to  receive them regularly.

• applicability  iTunes U podcasts offer unique educational opportunities  across a wide variety of content areas

• free  Most iTunes U podcasts are  completely free!

Applicability, you say?

• World Languages > French

Integrating iTunes U: The French ClassroomPodcasts in the World LanguagesClassroom. Educational potentials.... EXTRAORDINAIRE!

French language podcasts may be integrated in the classroomfor enriching the textbook curriculum. World languages may Use podcasts from iTunes to:

• Bring classroom content to life • Practice listening skills by native speakers • Introduce contextual conversation• Present real-wold media broadcasts (real life)

Integrating iTunes U: The French ClassroomBon Depart: Beginner's French (Open University)

provides basic conversation for novice learners of French, to include basic curriculum topics such as:• Greetings• Shopping• At the café• Ordering a meal (breakfast)• Getting around town (directions)• Discussing time• Going places (travel)

Integrating iTunes U: The French ClassroomGrammar Topics(French 9 Advanced):

French Literature:Easy French Poetry

News Media:SBS Radio (News & Politics)

French Conversational Dialogue:Coffee Break French

 

Integrating iTunes U: The French ClassroomUniversity lectures (Yale University, Berkeley) may be integrated into secondary classroom cultural discussions, broadcast in either French or English:

• French history (France since 1871)• French fine arts  (Art & Architecture) • Culture civilization (French Revolution)• Current events (Coffee Break French)

Podcasting possibilities extend beyondthe World Languages classroom to allcontent areas, such Physics... Introducing Brianna Byington.

Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class

Whole-class usage    Video demonstrations with verbal explanations      Lectures and quick review     Virtual substitute teacher

Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class

Differentiation    Multimedia    Advanced coursework     Special interest enrichment    General science interest and enrichment

Ask away!Feel free to write us if you have any further questionsDiane - dianeak@umich.edu • Mindy - brodemin@umich.edu

Breanna -byington@umich.edu

(not MACUL) Physics

How can I use iTunes U in a unit about waves?

iTunes U > Michigan's MI Learning > Physics by Steve Dickie    7-15 minute demonstrations of physical phenomena with            verbal explanations  iTunes U > Khan Academy > Physics      9-10 minute lectures with written and verbal information and     explanation

(not MACUL) Physics

-Beneficial review for students who learn best through auditory information-Adequate replacement/reinforcement  of lesson if substitute teacher does not know content-Easy for students to subscribe and study on their iPods, smartphones

iTunes U > Khan Academy > Physics >Introduction to harmonic motion

(not MACUL) Physics

-Show demonstrations in or out of class if lacking appropriate materials-See real-life examples of the physics at work with verbal explanations

iTunes U > Michigan's MI Learning >Physics by Steve Dickie >Interference and StandingWaves