iTunesU

Texas A&M on iTunes U is an educational and communications tool offering podcasts from all academic colleges, many student organizations, campus services, the Integrative Center for Homeland Security, and the George Bush Presidential Library. In the age of new media, podcasting provides users with mobile access to educational resources and direct control over content through subscriptions. Modeled on the Apple iTunes Store site, Texas A&M on iTunes U is a searchable repository for educational audio, video, and PDF podcasts shared with the public. Therefore, students are able to access educational content in the interface that offers music, movies, and other entertainment. Texas A&M on iTunes U is a non-commercial site and all content is available at no charge to the public. The Division offers several podcasting services available to faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and student organizations:

Podcast Marketing Plan

• Analysis of your target market and communication goals
• Recommendations on best podcast method (audio, enhanced, or video)
• Features of selected podcasts on iTunes U welcome page
• Promotion of podcasts on iTunes U
• Medium to “push out” new podcasts to subscribers

Podcast Production Services*

• Script Writing Assistance
• Professional Voice Talent
• Podcasting Music Library
• Campus Photos
• Graphics from University Branding Guidelines
• Audio Recording Studio
• Video Production (Studio & On Location)
• File Conversion to iTunes U Format

*Cost quotations for these services will be provided

iTunes U Album Development

• Album setup on iTunes U site
• Creation of album artwork
• Addition of links to departmental websites
• Upload of initial podcasts
• Authentication of administrators to upload content

Podcasting Training*

• Podcasting 101 — Learn how to produce audio podcasts
• Podcasting 202 — Learn how to create enhanced and video podcasts
• Administrator — Learn how to add file metadata and upload podcasts to iTunes U

*Offered in partnership with Instructional Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence