iBook Creation and iTunesU
iBooks Author allows teachers to compile information and interactives into one location to create a digital book of materials to share with students.
- book created on a computer
- export as ePub for use of interactives
- access from iBooks on iPad for highlighting and note taking
- not collaboratively created like a Google Doc but resources can be combined and imported to one iBook (contact Carol Roth for help with arranging a kiosk system for collaborative student iBook creation)
Book Creator is a paid app that we provide for all students because of its tremendous power and flexibility. Students are able to create books with their own or other files for images, audio or video. They create their format and add their own text to demonstrate their deep understanding of a topic.
When complete, export the book as:
When complete, export the book as:
- an ePub (for viewing on iPads)
- PDF (for computer access)
- as a video (for viewing on a website).
iTunes U allows teachers to compile information, websites and materials into one course or collection to share with students.
Students and teachers can access any course. Teachers may use the content from courses under Creative Commons licensing. Check each course for details but it is usually considered "share-alike," meaning you may share it for educational purposes only.
- share with other teachers through enrollment or creating a collaborative account
- students access courses directly on iPads through iTunes U or a personal teacher course by using the course code
Students and teachers can access any course. Teachers may use the content from courses under Creative Commons licensing. Check each course for details but it is usually considered "share-alike," meaning you may share it for educational purposes only.