Apple Launches iTunes U
Apple has launched iTunes U, a platform for universities to publish podcasts. University webmaster listservs are all a-buzz over it.
Some are seeing this move as a renewed commitment on Apple’s part to serve the education sector. Note that they also recently launched a podcasting server for schools.
University of Missouri Columbia is one school announcing this week that they’ve joined.
Read more on TUAW.
You know, I hear a lot of talk about iTunes U, but am not seeing much content. It’s possible that many of the schools that are participating are using Apple’s platform to restrict access, or the schools are still grappling with production, organizational, and other issues. Any thoughts?
Comment by Ian Lamont — March 21, 2006 @ 10:24 am