iTunes U and you!

1. iTunes U and you! a look at iTunes University in the classroom

2. Using i-Tunes U for you• open iTunes > go to the iTunes Store > click on iTunes U  (top menu bar)

3. Exploring podcasts... • Browse noteworthy podcasts • Search by university/institution • Search by subject • Search downloads and featured providers • Search by grade level

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. Applicability, you say? • World Languages > French

7. Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom Podcasts in the World Languages Classroom. Educational potentials .... EXTRAORDINAIRE! French language podcasts may be  integrated in the classroom for 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)

8. Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom Bon 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)

9. Grammar 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 Classroom

10. Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom University 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 beyond the World Languages classroom to all content areas, such Physics...  Introducing Brianna Byington.

11. Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class Whole-class usage Video demonstrations with verbal explanations      Lectures and quick review     Virtual substitute teacher

12. Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class Differentiation     Multimedia     Advanced coursework     Special interest enrichment   General science interest and enrichment

13. Ask away!Feel free to write us if you have any further questions Diane - dianeak@umich.edu • Mindy - brodemin@umich.edu Breanna - byington@ umich.edu

14. (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

15. (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

16. (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 Standing Waves