Foundations
iTunes U Course Manager
Agenda
Overview
• iTunes U
• iTunes U courses
• iTunes U Course Manager
Curating content
• Curating content
• Preparing instructor and
course media
• Assembling assets
• Sharing courses
Audience
This workshop is for educators who want to leverage the iTunes U platform for anywhere, anytime learning.
Description
Participants build fundamental skills in creating and sharing dynamic courses
with iTunes U Course Manager.
Learning outcomes for this workshop include:
• Experience iTunes U courses from the perspective of a course participant
• Learn how to organise and publish content using iTunes U Course Manager
• Use iTunes U courses to enhance learning experiences
Details
Workshop length: 1 day (6 hours)
Maximum number of participants: 20
Site resources/technical requirements:
• Each participant must have a unique Apple ID – Internet access
• Speakers
• Projector and screen
• iPad devices with default settings and Mac computers with default System Preferences
• For optimal learning, provide participants with:
- the same model of the same device
- devices assigned for the year
Individual participant requirements:
• An activated iPad (second-generation or newer), with the latest version of iOS
• A Mac with the latest version of OS X
• A personal Apple ID
• A copy of a course outline for one course you teach, an instructor bio and a course
description (preferably in a digital file format)
• Basic iPad and Mac navigation skills and basic skills with the specified apps
• The latest version of the following apps:
- iBooks and iTunes U (iOS)
- iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Keynote and iTunes (OS X)