iTunes University

I found iTunes University one of the most exciting sites I found so far on my adventure into the technological world of internet. This site will definitely get students collaborating in new ways. It makes web-based research easy and safe for younger kids.

Mobile learning is reshaping the educational experience. Learning no longer happens only at a desk it can happen anywhere if the student and teacher have the right equipment. With iTunes U, you can give students, parents and the rest of the world access to free educational content around the clock.
Mobile learning is changing education in a big way with the great popularity of iPod and iTunes. With iPod players, iPhone devices and portable computers, high school and college students already have mobile access. Slowly these mobile devices are being provided to K-12 students so they can access the Internet in the classroom. Soon teachers will be able to tap into that access. These mobile devices will allow teachers to teach their students anywhere, and by being able to put their lessons and lectures on engaging podcasts and slideshows students will be more willing access these new learning devices.

Students and teachers accessing into iTunes U. will find a new world library with one of largest and fastest growing sources of free educational content. Students can access over 150,000 lectures presentations, videos, reading, and podcasts from all over the world, and what a world we live in. Students and teachers can go to iTunes and select iTunes U. and find courses and podcasts they want to use.

Back when I taught in the 70’s I had learning centers which contain math games, spelling fun sheets, social studies fun quizzes for the children to work on when they finish their main activities. In this day and age the learning center could be iTunes U. accessing podcasts or videos that would allow the students to take a virtual tour of an art museum or a historical land site. It would also allow the students to interact with other students about the content of the programs being view or listened to via chats, email and social networking.