iTunes U and you!
a look at iTunes University in the
classroom
Using i-Tunes U for you
• open iTunes > go to the iTunes Store > click on iTunes U
(top menu bar)
Exploring podcasts...
• Browse noteworthy podcasts
• Search by university/institution
• Search by subject
• Search downloads and featured providers
• Search by grade level
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.
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!
Applicability, you say?
• World Languages > French
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:
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Bring classroom content to life
Practice listening skills by native speakers
Introduce contextual conversation
Present real-wold media broadcasts (real life)
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)
Integrating iTunes U: The French
Classroom
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
University lectures (Yale University, Berkeley) may be
integrated into secondary classroom cultural discussions,
broadcast in either French or English:
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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.
Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class
Whole-class usage
Video demonstrations with verbal explanations
Lectures and quick review
Virtual substitute teacher
Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class
Differentiation
Multimedia
Advanced coursework
Special interest enrichment
General science interest and enrichment
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
(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
(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
(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