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Introduction to iTunes UBCC on iTunes U

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What’s a Podcast?

•An audio, video, or mixed-media file

•Uploaded by the file author to a web server, usually on a regular basis

•Automatically downloaded by end-users to their computers using special software (such as iTunes)

•Optionally, copied from the end-user’s computer to an iPod (or similar portable device)

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Creating iTunes U Podcasts

PowerPointslides

and

Script

Apreso capture

Camtasia

Adobe Acrobat

...use this application...

.wmv – video/audio of instructor

.mp3 – audio of instructor

.jpg – slides (thumbnails)

.jpg – slides (full size)

.m4b – enhanced podcast

.wmv – narrated slideshow

.swf – Flash web audio/video

.mov – Quicktime audio/video

.avi – large format audio/video

.pdf – cross-platform compatible text/graphics

...to create these files...

Start with this content...

Enhanced podcast

Audio podcast

Video podcast

iTunes U document

(not playable on

iPod)

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•Open a web browser

•Go to the BCC Home Page: http://www.brevardcc.edu

•Click on the Faculty and Staff link near the top of the page

•Click on:

• Academic Technology

• BCC on iTunes U

• BCC on iTunes U – Admin Access

•Enter your B-number when requested

Opening iTunes

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iTunes screen

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Podcast Types Supported by iTunes

Audio podcast

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Podcast Types Supported by iTunes

Enhanced podcast

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Podcast Types Supported by iTunes

Video podcast

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Editing Your iTunes U Site

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CLICK HERE…

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Student System Requirements

• Student will need:• Windows or Macintosh computer• iTunes• Internet connection• the URL (web link) to your iTunes

site

• Student DOES NOT need:• iPod• MP3 player

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