iTunes U & You: Digital Content in the School Library
Presented by Cheryl BoesLibrary Media Specialist in Utica Community Schools, MI
Apple Distinguished EducatorTwitter : @boesca
WELCOME
School librarians…adapt and design relevant learning experiences that engage students in authentic learning
through the use of digital tools and resources.
AASL Members
WEBINAR AGENDA
• Introduction to iTunes U• Contributors• Collections and Courses• Curating Resources• iTunes U Course Manager
History of iTunes U
• Began in 2007
• Universities created courses
• Grew and expanded rapidly
Where can I use iTunes U?Access on a Mac or PC with
the iTunes App
Download the iTunes U App on iPad or iPod
WHO CONTRIBUTES?
• Universities and Colleges
• Beyond Campus
• K-12 Districts
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
University of S. FloridaLit2Go
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The History of English in 10 Minutues
A collection of 10 entertaining videosand transcripts regarding the
history of English
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Primary Source Documents
CIVIL WAR SHEET MUSIC• 84 different selections for listening• Give students an opportunity to
understand this part of America’s history through music
THEODORE ROOSEVELT• Learn Roosevelt through film• 67 video clips from his life
NASA
Videos and photos depict the history of
our space program.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Informative videos and resources
SMITHSONIAN
Reliable Sources
Engaging Content
UNITED STATESHOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
BOYNE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TASATexas Association of School Administrators
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
http://apple.co/1Nikmgw
Collections and Courses
What types of assets can you find on iTunes U?
iTunes U: Collections and Courses
Courses by Apple Distinguished Educators
NAVIGATING RESOURCES
WHERE TO START
•Assisting Teachers•Helping Students
Creating your own iTunes U Course
• Web-based tool
• Create a course on your iPad or laptop
• Course Manager is simple to use
• Teachers can build an entire course at once or add new content weekly or daily as needed
http://apple.co/1BJRSb0
iPad DemoCourse Manager
• Simple web-based tool for course creation• Course can be public or private• Create courses on your laptop or iPad• Include videos, apps, photos, and
documents in courses• Discussion feature now available
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
iTunes U Course Manager Demo
Sample Course for Demo
EXPLORE THE RESOURCES
Thank you for
attending.