itunes University

After checking out the iTunes University site I have to admit that I was really impressed with the wealth of information that can be found within the site. According to Apple, "iTunes U, part of the iTunes Store, is possibly the world’s greatest collection of free educational media available to students, teachers, and lifelong learners." Having well over 100,000 files available for educational viewing or downloads is a good start towards being the greatest collection on the web, but considering the vast amount of information out there they probably have a ways to go.

The site gives you three options while setting up your access to iTunes University. Internal, external, and mixed access to your sites. The internal access ability will give your members access to everything uploaded or already on the your site itself. Access for those not registered and having passwords to your internal site will be denied. This will allow you to administer your site for your designated audience. The external access ability opens up your material for all people to view your site. This is a good option for those that are wanting wide spread access of their files and their organizations files. The last option is mixed access which can give you a level of protection and a level of open access for the general public.

Apple also offers access to people or students with special education needs. Most major universities are on the iTunes U site with tons of content available to most of the public. Overall I think that the iTunes U site offers an amazing opportunity to educators and students for learning and expanding their knowledge. Check out the link for more information: http://www.apple.com/education/mobile-learning/