iTunes U is a section of iTunes for educational institutions to host podcasts. It allows students to download lectures 24/7. The audience does not necessarily have to be students. It could be anyone around the world. Everything on iTunes can be downloaded free of charge. You can download it to your iPod and listen to lectures on the go.
Even though I have limited personal experience with iTunes U, I find it to be very interesting with a good deal of potential. Not only can you download content you’re your specific institution, you can also download information and data from other institutions as well. DePaul University is represented on iTunes U as well as many other Chicago based institutions. You can not only download or listen to lectures from iTunes U, you can also make use of links to educational sites and such tools as Blackboard, etc.
According to one of apple's news, iTunes, itself, has had 300 million downloads. iTunes U is a new learning format that is starting to gain in popularity among students. I think iTunes U could be a powerful learning tool due to the fact that most students are now looking to take at least one online class. With the advances in today’s technology, online classes are a great convenience.
As far as iTunes U is concerned, I am certain that more universities will realize its potential. These universities will upload more content on iTunes U providing more course selections because as we all know—everyone has access to iTunes U.
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