iTunes University is Apple's answer to mobile learning. Through their iTunes software, they have a compiled a very expanse collection of online learning tools that are completely free for anyone to take advantage of. There are lectures on a variety of of subjects, from basic academics (math, science, language, literature, etc.) to educational resources (curriculum and teaching, educational leadership and learning resources) and many subjects in between. There are over 100,000 educational video and audio files, which can be accessed through the iTunes software on your computer, iPod or iPhone.
Most of the information is publicly accessed, but schools do have the option to create their own private areas where students can access information via a user id and password. With iTunes U, instruction can be accessed through virtually any sight, the learning comes to you. Students can watch or listen to educational lessons at their convenience and with the benefit of rewinding to ensure comprehension. As a student, this could be very beneficial. Imagine if lectures were available for download, where you can replay them at any time and catch missed information, or research an area you just don't get.
Teachers can search for resources to reinforce their classroom lectures by accessing videos that further discuss the concept or introduce a new one. There are many possibilities to how this great application can be used. In the digital world, we should take advantage of the technological aids out there and use them to our benefit.
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