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UTK on iTunesU

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Getting Started

After you've requested a course and received an email response confirming activation, you're ready to link your iTunes U course to Blackboard, upload files to your course, and more.
Access iTunes U through Blackboard (recommended)
Access iTunes U through our Web site
Upload podcasts
Request assistance with creating a podcast
Sign up for a workshop to learn more
Convert multimedia files for iTunes U

Access iTunes U through Blackboard (recommended):

In order to do this you will need to create the actual iTunes U link in one of your course content areas from within Blackboard.
  1. Click on any content area (course documents, assignments, etc) or create a new one where you want the iTunes U link to be.
  2. Click on “EDIT VIEW” in upper right
  3. Select “iTunes U Link” from the drop-down menu at top right
  4. Fill out the iTunes U Link information fields

    Example:
    Name: Go to iTunes U
    Instructions: This link will open the iTunes application on your computer and take you to UTK on iTunes U. Access that area to listen, view, and download podcasts for this course.
  5. Make sure “Availability Dates” under the “Options” section are NOT checked.
  6. Click “Submit” and then “OK”

When you or your students click this link, the iTunes application will launch on their computer and will open up within your course area on iTunes U.

For more detailed instructions on adding your iTunes U link to Blackboard, go to the Online@UT How-To Guides

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Access iTunes U through our Web site:

  1. Go to the main page of UTK on iTunes U and click on the "My UTK on iTunes U" button.
  2. Enter your UT netid and password. Click the "login" button. The iTunes U player will be launched (this may take a few seconds depending on your computer system).
  3. Your course area is located within one of major sections: Academic Programs; UT Community; Programs, Outreach, and Public Service, Libraries and Technologies; or Research. Select your department, then select your course.

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Upload podcasts:

Your iTunes U course area will be created with 6 default tabs. These tabs determine who has access to your podcasts and will help you to organize them.
View complete descriptions of course area tabs

Detailed instructions on how to upload & manage your podcasts are available in ITC's selfpaced workshop.
Read detailed upload/management instructions  

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Request assistance with creating a podcast:

ITC can assist you with the creation of a podcast or meet with you for a consultation. We can also loan you the equipment to create your podcasts.
Fill out the request form to ask for assistance

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Sign up for a workshop to learn more:

Visit ITC's workshops page

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Convert multimedia files for iTunes U:

To play your existing multimedia files in iTunes U, they'll need to be converted to MP4, M4V, or MOV (image and video) or MP3 (audio). If you're planning to convert the files yourself, recommended software is listed below.

If you would like ITC to assist with file conversion or any other aspect of podcasting, please fill out the request form to get started. ITC can help you with everything you need, from suggestions in designing your programs, to selecting equipment, to generating your own podcasts for UTK on iTunes U.

Converting files on a Mac


Existing Multimedia Files Recommended Conversion Software
MOV / MPEG / AVI QuickTime Pro ($30)
WMV / WMA Flip4Mac WMV Pro ($29) or MPEG Streamclip (free), + QuickTime Pro ($30)
FLV Perian (free) and QuickTime Pro ($30)
DVD* Handbrake (free) + VLC (free) or MPEG Streamclip (free)
AIFF / WAV (audio) iTunes (free)

Converting files on a PC


Existing Multimedia Files Recommended Conversion Software
MOV / MPEG / AVI QuickTime Pro ($30)
WMV / WMA / FLV OJOSoft Total Video Converter ($27)
DVD* Handbrake (free) or MPEG Streamclip (free)
SWF Sothink SWF to Video Converter ($80)
AIFF / WAV (audio) iTunes (free)

*The conversion of DVDs, like the conversion of any other file type you're working with, may be affected by copyright law, and it's your responsibility to determine whether you can legally convert the files.
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