iTunes U Finding Buried Treasures

App to DownloadiTunes Uhttps://goo.gl/CSRvA

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iTunes U: Finding Buried Treasures

Presented by: Diana Benner@diben

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About MeDirector of Professional DevelopmentTexas Computer Education Associationdiana.benner@gmail.com @diben

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Explore iTunes U

Find resources on iTunes U

Examine how iTunes U can benefit you

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iTunes U

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#tcea16CoursesCollectionsBooksVideoAudio

iTunes U

What is iTunes U?

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It is a dedicated section of Apple's iTunes Music Store that features educational audio and video files from universities, museums and public media organizations for free download to PCs and mobile devices.

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Advantages of iTunes UNo cost involvedLots and lots of curated resourcesPaves the way for differentiationEverything is available 24/7Promotes a flipped classroom learning environmentBuilding courses is very straight forward #tcea16

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Where To Begin

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Accessing iTunes UDownload iTunes U on the App Store https://goo.gl/CSRvA On Your iPad

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Explore the main iTunes U pageApple changes the featured content regularly.

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Provider ListStandout CoursesLearning ResourcesNews & Notable CollectionsUsing Apps in the ClassroomAcademic Categories

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Provider ListDiscover:Universities & CollegesBeyond CampusK-12 #tcea16

Do you see your district listed?

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Standout Courses for iOS #tcea16

Discover courses, such as:EnergyEnglish/Language ArtsPhysicsMathematicsand more . . .

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Learning Resources #tcea16

Discover resources:For EducatorsFor School LeadersFeatured CollectionsApps for Every GradeEvaluating AppsClassroom Stories

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News & Notable Collections Discover News & Notable Collections

#tcea16A collection is a grouping of downloadable audio, video, OR PDF files that focus on a single topic or concept.

These files, or items, can be lectures, speeches, study guides, or anything else thats unified around a common concept.

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Collections consist of a single RSS feed.Because Collections are in iTunes U Public, these feeds will show up to the general public.15

Using Apps in the Classroom Discover how to use apps in the classroom

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Academic CategoriesDiscover academic categories, such as:Teaching & LearningScienceArtLiteratureMathematicsHistoryand more . . .

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Check out the categories list on themain iTunes Upage. When I choose a category, sayhistory, iTunes takes me to a subject page that includes a new and notable list. Sometimes this leads to a great find. Its also good to scan the top downloads list for more interesting candidates.17

Searching iTunes U #tcea16

Click the search field and type the text you want to findPress the Return keyIn the top half of the Search Results window, iTunes U displays up to four unique iTunes U pages that contain the most relevant matches to the text you entered.

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As We Look For The Treasure...Think about . . .How Can YOU Use iTunes U?

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iTunes U Resources

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This presentations resources are on iTunes U #tcea16

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To Enroll in the Course #tcea16

FWA-HYK-LPKGo to My CoursesClick on the + SignClick on Enroll in a CourseEnter the code below

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https://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/enroll/FWA-HYK-LPK

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Lets Explore the Course

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Anatomy of an iTunes U Course #tcea16

Information about course such as duration, instructor name, etc.Course content, such as posts, assignments, and materialsA place to take notesA list of course materials

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iTunes U Subject Specific Resourceshttp://goo.gl/U5BX8Z #tcea16

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Building Courses

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iTunes U Course Manager #tcea16Sign in with your school issued Apple IDClick on Create a New CourseComplete the Course SettingsMake sure you complete all the required fields and add an image.Click Save and start building your course

https://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/coursemanager/

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Challenge Yourself

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Find Eanes ISDLocate and subscribe to the Digital Parenting Course Preview the content of the course

K-12 Districts iTunes U ChallengeLearn Today, Use Tomorrow #tcea16

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iTunes U Treasure HuntGo to iTunes USearch for a topic that you will be teaching next weekLocate a resource that you can share with your students in classLearn Today, Use Tomorrow

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If I were presidentReality Star Relfect on what you learned

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#tcea16Map out how you would like your course to lookGo the iTunes U Course ManagerSign in with your school issued Apple IDClick on Create a New CourseComplete the Course SettingsMake sure you complete all the required fields and add an image.Click Save and start building your course

Build Your Own Course ChallengeLearn Today, Use Tomorrow

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Questions

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Continue Learning

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http://www.tcea.org/ipad Recommended iPad App List

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Free & Sale iPad App List

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Your TCEA Social CommunityGain insights, solve problems, and share resources

Join the iPad in the Classroom Group

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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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What resources did you find on iTunes U?

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What are some ways you can use iTunes U?REFLECTING ON iTUNES UThinking it through

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Accessing iTunes UDownload & Install iTunes https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Open iTunes

Select iTunes U from the menu

On Your Desktop

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What is iTunes U?It is a dedicated section of Apple's iTunes Music Store that features educational audio and video files from universities, museums and public media organizations for free download to PCs and mobile devices.

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iTunes U is:Slideshows, PDFs, books, films, exhibit tours, and audiobooks

Free educational content!

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iTunes U is:More than 350,000 free lectures, videos, films, and other resources from all over the world

Prepared by scholars at leading universities and schools

Delivered in a podcast/video format

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PodcastAudio RecordingLecturesNewsConferenceStudent WorkResearchVodcastVideo RecordingInterviewLecturesNewsConferenceStudent Work

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Lets Search!Search for the Alamo

Search for Eanes ISD Digital Parenting Course

Search for fractions

Search for a topic of your choice

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K-12 Districts on iTunes UEanes ISDDigital Parenting Course - https://goo.gl/I3LxyHEducational Resources -https://goo.gl/ITEXLDCrandall ISDTraining Materials -https://goo.gl/weqVH6

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