iTunes University

When I first signed on to the official iTunes University website, the first thing read was, "Learning no longer happens only at a desk. Students now expect constant access to information, no matter where they are. Which is exactly why more and more faculty are using iTunes U to distribute digital lessons to their students." I liked how this got straight the point to inform you what iTunes U was all about in synopsis form. It engaged me to browse the site to learn more.

iTunes U allows students to listen or watch podcasts that may be in correspondence to their lessons in the classroom. Instead of reading out of a book or paying attention in class to gather information, students can easily download podcasts to their ipod and go at their own pace to learn the material. Students may find it easier because they can pause, stop, or rewind lessons if they miss something. iTunes U can be helpful for teachers, because now we won't have to worry about our students missing important information in class. They can easily refer back to their podcasts. Also, if making podcasts is not your thing, there are countless podcasts available through iTunes that are free they may be in relation to your class lessons.

This form of learning is quite effective, because students are using tools that they use in their free time to take in knowledge other than music and other mass medias. They no longer have to sit down and study or read out of a book. Anywhere they go they can just listen or watch lectures and other videos for class. Hopefully, if this new technology works and stays effective, there won't be anymore excuses on why homework is not complete!