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Southern Launches "SCSU on iTunes U"

Thu., Feb 09

fall campusSouthern Connecticut State University has launched SCSU on iTunes U, an accessible free forum for Southern faculty, staff and students to showcase SCSU-developed audio and video educational and entertainment podcasts in a convenient, on-demand format. Content can range from course materials and lectures to entertainment and news.

This launch coincides with Apple's recent announcement of their new, enhanced iTunes U and iBooks apps that are now available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, allowing students and lifelong learners around the world to browse and download content.

You can check out SCSU on iTunes U at www.southernct.edu/itunesu/

This web page includes a starter kit with guidelines, along with a link to the SCSU on iTunes U site. You will be able to view and listen to a number of Southern-developed podcasts including several recent international trips, featuring the Southern choir performing in London and public health students in Guatemala. The School of Business groundbreaking is also featured, along with commencement, several campus tours and highlights of a number of academic programs. New material will be added frequently, now that the site is live.

SCSU on iTunes U also provides an interactive learning opportunity for faculty to create high-quality podcasts, including lectures, projects, and other audio or video segments for students. With Apple's new iTunes U Course Manager (www.apple.com/support/itunes-u/course-manager/), faculty can create and distribute complete courses including an outline, instructor bio, assignments, and course materials such as books, apps, and iTunes U content. Once the instructor is ready to share their courses, they simply send Public Affairs the course link so that it can be added to SCSU on iTunes U. Access to podcasts may be public or, at the discretion of a faculty member, be restricted to students in a particular course. Students who have a faculty sponsor are also eligible to submit an unlimited number of creative, high-quality podcasts. 

For more information regarding SCSU on iTunes U, visit www.southernct.edu/itunesu/ . Training and assistance are available for faculty and staff members who wish to post any audio or video content. For information on developing, editing, and posting content, contact: