Apple has released some impressive, new iTunes U Course Manager features and workflows for the iPad. The new iTunes U has homework hand-in, an integrated grade book, and private discussions. Track progress with a simple glance, built-in grading saves you time and creates an organized grade book and learning workflow. By the time you leave you can be creating your own blended learning courses.
iTunes U 3.0 is available for download from the App Store. You can learn more about creating a customized learning experience for your students on apple.com/itunesu.
iTunes U courses make it easy to deliver lessons, grade assignments, and stay connected with your students on iPad. With iTunes U courses, all the materials you need for your course are organized in one place. Right in the app, your students can play video or audio lectures, read books, participate in individual or whole-class discussions, and hand in homework. The integrated grade book lets you track grades and assignments for your students—all in one place.
Courses can include your syllabus, handouts, assignments, and other items. You can add content from the iBooks Store and App Store, as well as links to websites. And you can link to materials from over 1,000,000 learning resources available on iTunes U, including audio and video content from the world’s leading education institutions. Once your course is ready, you can share it locally with your students or publish it to your institution’s iTunes U site to share it with teachers and learners around the world.
iTunes U 3.0 is available for download from the App Store. You can learn more about creating a customized learning experience for your students on apple.com/itunesu.
In this session you will learn about the latest available resources you could use in your classroom. With approximately 1.5 million apps available, a variety of multi-touch books, and both collections and courses in iTunes U, the educational ecosystem with Apple is both vast and dynamic. In this session, learn how you can meet the needs of learners and teachers through specific apps, books, and iTunes U content. Additionally, we will be showcasing 9.3 and the Classroom app. Classroom is a powerful new iPad app that helps teachers guide learning, share work, and manage student devices.