iTunes U - The University of Queensland

Copyright compliance requirements for Public Consumption

uqscolly — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:19:10 +0000

UQ is working on a copyright quick-guide for material published for public consumption. This is an area that UQ staff need to be increasingly aware of. A decision is being made first on granting staff permission to publish UQ IP (teaching materials) publicly.
Once granted staff need to be aware that materials used for internal consumption may not be compliant if published publicly.

Talent Release Form

uqscolly — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:14:32 +0000

As per copyright complaince requirements staff may wish to use the Talent Release Form.Talent_Release_Form

UQ iTunes U Launched!

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:11:27 +0000

The University of Queensland today launched iTunes U to deliver free education content through the iTunes Store for students, staff and community.

UQ joins more than 300 schools across Australia and New Zealand who are using iTunes U to change the education landscape by focusing on the way the University delivers educational material and the way students are learning.

Read the full press release here.

You can check it out by launching UQ iTunes U.

Audio & PDF Production for Blackboard & iTunes U

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:12:51 +0000

Technical advice and tips for producing content for UQ Blackboard and iTunes U by Matt Petersen – UQ School of Journalism

Download and listen to the recorded training session for Audio and PDF production for iTunes U and Blackboard (PDF, 16Mb)

You will need the latest Adobe Reader. Download Adobe Reader.

Can podcasts replace Professors?

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:03:26 +0000

Abstract: iTunes University, a website with downloadable educational podcasts, can provide students the opportunity to obtain professors’ lectures when students are unable to attend class. To determine the effectiveness of audio lectures in higher education, undergraduate general psychology students participated in one of two conditions. In the lecture condition, participants listened to a 25-min lecture given in person by a professor using PowerPoint slides. Copies of the slides were given to aid note-taking. In the podcast condition, participants received a podcast of the same lecture along with the PowerPoint handouts. Participants in both conditions were instructed to keep a running log of study time and activities used in preparing for an exam. One week from the initial session students returned to take an exam on lecture content. Results indicated that students in the podcast condition who took notes while listening to the podcast scored significantly higher than the lecture condition. The impact of mobile learning on classroom performance is discussed.

Source: iTunes University and the classroom: Can podcasts replace Professors?

How to pick the uni that’s right for you via iTunes

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:51:10 +0000

Check out the article from CNET telling students how to pick their university of choice using iTunes U.

From CNET: Well, this is the 21st century, so naturally technology can play its part. And if, like many people out there, you’ve got an iPod (and critically iTunes) you can do a bit of university “taste testing” prior to accepting any offer.

Source: Universities Online: How to pick the uni that’s right for you via iTunes

“We want your content” poster available now

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:16:03 +0000

Check out the new “We want your content” poster. Download now (PDF, 4Mb)

Where are we at with UQ iTunes U?

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:23:14 +0000

Communications

To date, communications activities for UQ iTunes U have included:

Messages in UQ update
A survey distributed to all staff to gauge interest
Formation of a user group
Consultation with other universities
Road-shows
Creation of a new service information website
An open workshop

Development

To date, the UQ iTunes U team has:

Built a submission interface
Designed site layout
Designed infrastructure
Started building the UQ iTunes U site
Started collecting content
Run up test infrastructure

Help us collect materials for iTunes U

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:54:51 +0000

If you have audio or video material that you’d like to include in iTunes U, or have upcoming events that should be included, please discuss your requirements with Jennifer. In some cases, we may set up a specific section in iTunes U for you; in others, your event may be included in one of the existing sections.

For the most part, events “belonging” to a specific Org Unit will be co-ordinated through the appropriate Organisational Unit. Please discuss your requirements with us (itunesu@uq.edu.au) first so that we can find an appropriate home for your material, and arrange filming (if required).

More information here on how to get started

Teaching and Learning Week 2009

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:37:58 +0000

Join UQ in celebrating Teaching and Learning Week 2009 with presentations for the physical space of a classroom to innovative teaching methods. This feature will appear on UQ iTunes U soon.

About UQ Awards for Teaching and Learning Excellence 2009

The University of Queensland fosters and acknowledges excellence in its learning and teaching environment by recognising and rewarding its academic and general staff through three annual award programs.

The achievements of recipients of Awards for Teaching Excellence, Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning and Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning will be celebrated at a ceremony to be held at Customs House during Teaching and Learning Week on 2 November 2009.