The iTunes U Course Manager is a web-based tool that allows teachers to create and distribute complete courses and lessons on iTunes U featuring audio, video, books, and other content. Come learn how to get started with this fantastic tool.
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In the next 50 min...
Explore iTunes U Find resources on
iTunes U
Examine how to
build lessons on
iTunes U
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Advantages of iTunes U
1. No cost involved
2. Lots and lots of curated resources
3. Paves the way for differentiation
4. Everything is available 24/7
5. Promotes a flipped classroom learning
environment
6. Building courses is very straight forward
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Benefits of Using iTunes U
• Assignment hand-in
• Grading
• Private communication between student and
instructor for each assignment
• Built-in gradebook (can be exported as .CSV)
• Annotation tools to mark up PDFs
• Multiple attachments for assignments
• Students enroll with course code you provide
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Anatomy of an iTunes U Course
Information about course such as
duration, instructor name, etc.
Course content, such as posts,
assignments, and materials
A place to take notes
A list of course
materials
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iPad vs. Computer
When creating your course, you an do most
things via your iPad though it’s much
simpler using a computer.
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Before You Get Started
• Ask your technology director to set up an iTunes U
account for the district
• You AND your students will need Apple IDs
(provided by your district)
• Download the iTunes U app https://goo.gl/CK74Sa
• Have an outline for your course (possibly a
syllabus) as your guide
• Gather your materials (images, videos, PDFs,
links, etc.)
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Getting Started with the Course Manager
1. Go to the iTunes U Course Manager
2. Sign in with your school issued Apple ID
3. Click on Create a New Course
4. Complete the Course Settings
Make sure you complete all
the required fields and add
an image.
5. Click save and start building your course
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Getting a Course Code
• Your course has to have an image before you can enroll
students
• Click on the Admin tab at the bottom
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Adding Contributors to Your Course
• You can add up to 5 contributors to your course
• Contributors have full access to materials and student
data
• You will need their Apple IDs to add them
• Click on the Admin tab at the bottom
• Tap on the Admin link at the top and then Instructors
• Enter the Apple ID and send the invitation
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Turning In Work
• Several apps already have iTunes U built into their
sharing
• For other apps, save to the camera roll
(images and videos)
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Additional Resources
• iTunes U Course Guidelines - https://goo.gl/5jkqnv
• Digital Learning Team Course Guide - https://goo.gl/QPiyW7
• Appsmashing into iTunes U - http://goo.gl/4Th9cH
• iTunes U on iPad Create a Course - https://goo.gl/PNovVW
• iTunes U Security and Privacy Overview -
https://goo.gl/ykZERQ
• Discovering iTunes U Collections - https://goo.gl/W7KUzf
• iTunes U Help - https://goo.gl/DEuvsz
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1. Find Eanes ISD
2. Locate and subscribe to the Digital
Parenting Course
3. Preview the content and pay close
attention to how the course was setup
K-12 Districts iTunes U
Challenge
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
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iTunes U Treasure Hunt
1. Go to iTunes U
2. Search for a topic that you will
be teaching next week
3. Locate a resource that you can
use in your iTunes U course
“Learn Today, Use Tomorrow”
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Your TCEA Social Community
Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources
Join the “iPad in the Classroom” Group
http://goo.gl/y6Wc2q
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The purpose of the program is to help
classroom teachers build foundational skills in
using the iPad as an effective instructional tool
with their students. This program is completely
online and self-paced, making it convenient for
educators with busy schedules.
The member cost is $99 and the non-member
cost is $144, which includes membership.
iPad Certification – Level 1
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