Have you looked into iTunes U? If not, check it out!
iTunes U is an amazing tool that can be used by teachers and students alike. Teachers can use iTunes U to learn about almost anything, and learn from reputable universities and scholars.
I’ll give you a glimpse of my iTunes U library…
- History of Western Civilization I from Liberty University
- Flipping PD: Flipping Professional Development from Boyne City Public Schools
- Whoa! This is an awesome PD resource!
- Achieve the Core: CCSS for Teachers: ELA/Lit Shifts (9-12)
- This is a GREAT resource for anyone looking for information about the Common Core State Standards!
- American Colonial History from Liberty University
Each of these courses is fully equipped with instructional videos, lectures, links to outside sources, and other materials necessary to gain great information about the content.
Teachers can create courses, upload resources through iTunes U, and have students access course information (very similar to edmodo).
Students and teachers alike can access quality content information from a variety of prestigious educational institutions…like Harvard and Yale! FOR FREE!
So, how do I use iTunes U? As a learning tool…mostly for me! iTunes U for Professional Development!
I’ve showed lecture videos from iTunes U in my classroom, and they were very well received. Teachers CAN use iTunes U in so many ways to enhance their classroom environment.
I personally access iTunes U to brush up on content! As I’ve said before, I’m a dual credit social studies instructor, and I also teach a “regular” Government course. Since I completed dual credit social studies courses in high school (and haven’t “learned” that content since high school), I access comparable iTunes U courses to brush up on content and get examples for how to structure my classes. It is an amazing resource for content information!
iTunes U also has a wealth of resources teachers can access to learn about new standards for our profession The CCSS has been a concept of focus for a few years now. Its nice to be able to access quality information about this extremely important addition to teaching.
Here are some great resources about using iTunes U in your classroom!
How to Start Using iTunes U in the Classroom – Edudemic
Driving the Classroom with iTunes U – Fraser Speirs
Thanks for reading 🙂
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