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Podcasting and iTunes U
Chris CollinsMulti Media Producer
Design and DevelopmentServices
What is podcasting?
• Creation of audio and/or visualmaterial
• Media files uploaded to a server• May be downloaded for immediate use
or later use, on desktop or portabledevice
Types of podcasts
• Audio podcast• Enhanced podcast (audio and visuals)• Video podcast
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File types for iTunes U
• Audio: AAC or MP3 with .m4a or .mp3extensions. 128kbits/sec. Stereo. 44.100kHz.
• Video: MPEG-4, H.264 with .mp4, .m4v, or.mov file extensions. The H.264 file typerecommended for iPods. Data rate:256kbits/sec Image size: 320 x 240 FrameRate: 30. Key Frame: every 24 frames.
• Other file types must be converted
How do I do it?
• Record audio on laptop or portabledigital audio recorder
• Import recording for editing and fileconversion-including renaming
• Upload file to your iTunes U site
Microphone techniques
• Laveliere-best for lecture• Headset mic-desktop recording• Tabletop mic-small group, quiet room
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How will students use it?
• To make up for missed class• Review material not understood• Review for tests…peak at exam time• Vast majority will listen/view podcasts
on desktop computer--10 to 20percent on mobile device (iPod)
• Only about 20% will use regularly
Things you can podcast
• Class lectures• Review sessions• Lecture with visuals (PowerPoint,etc.)• Supplementary materials-videos,
speeches, interviews with experts, etc.(get release)
• Student-created presentations• Course preview
Benefits of podcasts
• An additional channel-studentexpectations
• Convenient- available anytime,anywhere
• Assists auditory learners• Student review or clarification
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The University of Akron oniTunes U
• Click. Sync. Learn.• Free server and support to hundreds
of educational institutions• UA contract with Apple Corp.• Free iTunes software for PCs• Users begin at Apple iTunes “Store”
The University of Akron oniTunes U
• UA site has Public and Private sections• UA net login required for Private
section• Only registered students can access
courses• Public section for general information,
recruiting, promotion, etc.
http://itunesu.uakron.eduhttp://itunesu.uakron.edu
http://itunesu.uakron.edu
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How to use iTunes U
• Download itunes software at:• http://apple.com/downloads/
• Register your class at UA’s iTunes U site• Record your content• Convert to usable files if necessary• Use Audacity to edit, convert, rename files-
add meta data• Upload to your iTunes U site
Issues with iTunes U
• Copyright and fair use of materials• Need to “scrub” courses• Intellectual property issues• Will it help students?• Will students use it?
Contact us
• Chris Collins, [email protected]
• Jamie Newhall, [email protected]