According to Apple rumor site AppleInsider (which has a good reputation for accuracy as far as these things go), Apple is getting ready to launch a pilot of something called iPhone U with Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and Abilene Christian University (ACU). (”One of these things is not like the other, One of these things […]
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iPhone U
Published by February 28th, 2008 in Higher Education and Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!). 3 CommentseBooks on the iPod Getting Closer?
Published by July 22nd, 2006 in Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!). 0 CommentsA while back, I predicted that the logical conclusion of the whole iTunes U thing would be eBooks on an iPod. It would, I think, dramatically impact the textbook market (for the better) and open up all kinds of opportunities for alternative content (including free/libre content). Well, Engadget claims that the day is nearing:
We tend […]
What I’d Like to See Next in iTunes University
Published by February 20th, 2006 in Higher Education and Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!). 3 CommentsUpdate: Although you can’t copy and paste the podcatching URL from the iTunes client, it is apparently possible to expose the podcatching URL from the administration interface. I have no direct information about why this is so. However, it is consistent with Apple’s general approach to DRM. It may be that by making it easy […]
Why iTunes University is a Game Changer
Published by February 16th, 2006 in Higher Education, Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!) and Notable Posts. 5 CommentsThis is part 5 of a series of posts documenting a vist to Apple headquarters in February, 2005. For the full series, see part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, and part 6.
In my last post, I made the case that we should feel reasonably safe taking Apple at their word when […]
Who’s Afraid of iTunes U?
Published by February 14th, 2006 in Higher Education, Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!) and Notable Posts. 10 CommentsThis is part 4 of a series of posts documenting a vist to Apple headquarters in February, 2005. For the full series, see part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5. and part 6.
In my last post, I outlined Apple’s business model, particularly as it relates to the higher education market. You can’t […]
