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Sharing Open Content Through iTunes U

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Sharing Open Content Through iTunes U

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  1. Sharing Open Content Through iTunes U Seattle Pacific University was inspired by MERLOT to explore ways to freely share content. During the spring of 2006, Apple expanded its iTunes U project. SPU joined, and now has one of the most popular sites. We will examine all the steps necessary to become an iTunes U campus. This session will benefit those interested in using a/v content for teaching and learning. David Wicks | Assistant Professor | Director of Instructional Technology Services | Seattle Pacific University | dwicks@spu.edu

  2. Overview

  3. Podcasting • Short for “iPod broadcasting” • Audio/video files are posted on the internet • Students can subscribe to feed so files are automatically downloaded as they become available

  4. True or False? A podcast must be played back on an iPod. False, It can be played back on an iPod or another MP3 player. Any computer with audio capabilities can play a podcast

  5. Open Content and iTunes U

  6. Our Path

  7. Web 2.0 Technologies

  8. How to get involved

  9. Is podcasting easy? • Producing podcast may be easy if satisfied with “first take” • Tools

  10. Creating a Podcast

  11. How to link to an existing iTunes U file To create a URL to a specific file on iTunes U: 1. Right-click on the tab that contains the file in iTunes U 2. Click "Copy iTunes Store URL" 3. Paste the URL into the address bar of Internet Explorer or other browser https://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/spu.edu.1170867139.01170867146 4. Change the word "Browse" in the URL to "Feed" and press enter to go to the feed page https://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Feed/spu.edu.1170867139.01170867146 5. Find the link to the file you want, right-click on it, and click "copy shortcut“ You now have a URL to the actual file independent of iTunes. 6. Paste the shortcut anywhere that you would paste a URL as a link to a file.

  12. Benefits Freely share content with the world Learning Unlimited replays Instant guest lecturer May be a way to increase in-class discussion Creates a “theatre of the mind” “Explaining Voice” Campbell, G. (2005). There's something in the air: Podcasting in Education. EDUCAUSE Review , 33-46.

  13. Concerns Intellectual Property Open Content Digital divide? Increases skipping?

  14. Strengths Help prepare for homework and exams Clarify material covered in lectures Enhance comprehension of complex concepts Fill in gaps in notes Help catch up when missed class Weaknesses Difficult to hear questions and discussions Challenging to search for specific content Does not relay visual content Evaluation of Current Use at UW Podcasting at the UW: An Evaluation of Current Use. Lane, Cara (2006)

  15. By the numbers

  16. Top 10 on June 3, 2007

  17. Top 10 on July 29, 2007

  18. Review

  19. Questions? David Wicks Director, Instructional Technology Seattle Pacific University dwicks@spu.edu 206.281.2290

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