Catholic schools tuning in to iTunes for anywhere, anytime learning
From today, Catholic schools across Australia will be able to publish education content on iTunes U, providing teachers and students materials to enhance learning and teaching. As one of the first Australian institutions in the K-12 section of iTunes U, Catholic schools will be able to share resources with the world’s education community and enable anywhere, anytime learning.
As with everything on iTunes U, the new audio, video and text files from Catholic schools are free to anyone visiting the iTunes Store. Students, teachers and lifelong learners can download items of interest including tutorials, demonstrations, lectures and learning objects on range of subjects and educational issues.
As well as providing a platform for teachers to publish learning materials for their students, iTunes U will automatically publish the content worldwide.
The Executive Director of Schools in the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta and Chairperson of Catholic Education Network (CEnet), Greg Whitby, said the initiative came at just the right time as schools continue to implement aspects of the Australian Government’s Digital Education Revolution.
‘Apple’s initiative to open the power of the iTunes Store to schools is of tremendous benefit to our students and teachers,’ said Greg. ‘iTunes U will open up opportunities for collaboration across the internet and provide an online platform for teachers and students to publish and share content.’
‘Today’s learners require anywhere, anytime access to a global library of learning tools,’ said Greg. ‘iTunes U will enhance the delivery of online learning and enable our students the flexibility to access these tools at school or at home.’
To view examples of content from Catholic schools visit the iTunes U store. To download iTunes for Mac or PC.
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