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iTunes U

iTunes U offers an instructor a location to store Podcast and Vodcast for students to download to their MP3 Players or view using a PC/MAC.  A podcast can be created for supplemental materials for the course or a lecture can be uploaded for students to review.  It is also a way to provide informational content on various topics pertaining to university activities.  It provides one more way to get information to students in a way they like.

Getting Started

  1. Go to the UNT on iTunes U website (https://itunes.unt.edu/) to download university content and to download the latest version of iTunes if needed.  The iTunes download link will automatically take the user to the correct version (mac/pc). Once you are there, select Download Now. 
  2. A faculty member may request a course site for posting content by going to https://itunes.unt.edu/. Once there, select Post Your Content and then choose Request iTunes U course.
  3. After downloading iTunes and requesting a course site, be sure to review content creation guidelines and training materials provided on the University of North Texas iTunes U website. Tutorials for creating and publishing podcasts on both PC and Mac platforms are available as podcasts and as PDF files. See below for a complete list.

iTunes U Tutorials

The UNT iTunes U Training Resources page provides Mac and PC video tutorials as well as PDF documentation for using Wimba podcaster with iTunes U.

Best Practices Using iTunes U

General Information

The following link will take you to the Apple Education iTunes U User's Guide.  This guide provides information consisting of iTunes U supported formats, preparing content and other useful topics:

Best Practices for Recording a Podcast

  1. Outline and practice before you record you podcast
  2. Be in a quiet atmosphere, best for recording content
  3. How will you name your podcast?  Ex. Lecture 1 Fall 2009-The Topic Discussed
  4. Keep in mind the length of the podcast.  For non-lecture content keep to a minimum.
  5. Review the supported formats for iTunes U before recording.  The supported formats can be found at the link above.

Content Guidelines

UNT iTunes U Content Preparation Guidelines have been developed for UNT faculty and staff members who plan to develop audio and video content for UNT iTunes U. If you have questions about any of the guidelines or would like more information on any of the topics, please email itunesu@unt.edu.

Accessibility Guidelines

The most current version of iTunes has many accessibility features built-in. This includes support for screen readers, spoken menus, closed captioning and compatibility with alternative input devices. As part of  UNT's  commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if a transcript of your content is requested, it is the content creator's responsibility to provide a copy within a timely manner. The UNT iTunes U Accessibility page provides more detailed information.

Who to Contact about UNT iTunes U

If you are a faculty member who would like assistance getting started with iTunes U, please contact Lauri Morrow (940) 369-8175 or Mary Speight (940) 369-8446.

Please send all other iTunes U questions to itunesu@unt.edu.