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iTunes U and you! a look at iTunes University in the classroom
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Using i-Tunes U for you open iTunes > go to the iTunes Store > click on iTunes U (top menu bar)
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Exploring podcasts... Browse noteworthy podcasts Search by university/institution Search by subject Search downloads and featured providers Search by grade level
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Is iTunes you for you? accessibility About 80% of American teenagers own an iPod and more than that have access to iTunes. portability Students can listen to iTunes U lessons on the bus, in the car, walking to school, at home, etc. variety There are iTunes U podcasts for every grade level and every subject.
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Also: subscriptions Students can subscribe to many educational podcasts to receive them regularly. applicability iTunes U podcasts offer unique educational opportunities across a wide variety of content areas free Most iTunes U podcasts are completely free!
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Applicability, you say? World Languages > French
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Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom Podcasts in the World Languages Classroom. Educational potentials.... EXTRAORDINAIRE! French language podcasts may be integrated in the classroom for enriching the textbook curriculum. World languages may Use podcasts from iTunes to: Bring classroom content to life Practice listening skills by native speakers Introduce contextual conversation Present real-wold media broadcasts (real life)
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Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom Bon Depart: Beginner's French (Open University) provides basic conversation for novice learners of French, to include basic curriculum topics such as: Greetings Shopping At the café Ordering a meal (breakfast) Getting around town (directions) Discussing time Going places (travel)
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Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom Grammar Topics (French 9 Advanced): French Literature: Easy French Poetry News Media: SBS Radio (News & Politics) French Conversational Dialogue: Coffee Break French
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Integrating iTunes U: The French Classroom University lectures (Yale University, Berkeley) may be integrated into secondary classroom cultural discussions, broadcast in either French or English: French history (France since 1871) French fine arts (Art & Architecture) Culture civilization (French Revolution) Current events (Coffee Break French) Podcasting possibilities extend beyond the World Languages classroom to all content areas, such Physics... Introducing Brianna Byington.
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Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class Whole-class usage Video demonstrations with verbal explanations Lectures and quick review Virtual substitute teacher
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Integrating iTunes U: Physics Class Differentiation Multimedia Advanced coursework Special interest enrichment General science interest and enrichment
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Ask away! Feel free to write us if you have any further questions Diane - dianeak@umich.edu Mindy - brodemin@umich.edu Breanna - byington@ umich.edu
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(not MACUL) Physics How can I use iTunes U in a unit about waves? iTunes U > Michigan's MI Learning > Physics by Steve Dickie 7-15 minute demonstrations of physical phenomena with verbal explanations iTunes U > Khan Academy > Physics 9-10 minute lectures with written and verbal information and explanation
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(not MACUL) Physics -Beneficial review for students who learn best through auditory information -Adequate replacement/reinforcement of lesson if substitute teacher does not know content -Easy for students to subscribe and study on their iPods, smartphones iTunes U > Khan Academy > Physics > Introduction to harmonic motion
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(not MACUL) Physics -Show demonstrations in or out of class if lacking appropriate materials -See real-life examples of the physics at work with verbal explanations iTunes U > Michigan's MI Learning > Physics by Steve Dickie > Interference and Standing Waves
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