Lmorsch

Q: Track student participation in iTunes U 2.0?

How do you track student participation in iTunes U 2.0? I've seen it in many stories about the update to iTunes U, but can't find anywhere that explains how.

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Aug 21, 2014 10:58 AM

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Q: Track student participation in iTunes U 2.0?

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  • by patixa,

    patixa patixa Aug 21, 2014 6:12 PM in response to Lmorsch
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    Aug 21, 2014 6:12 PM in response to Lmorsch

    What stories?

     

    The iTunes U student experience (on iOS) does NOT send any information about assignment progress to the instructor.

     

    Students and instructors, however, can participate in discussions. Perhaps that's what you were reading about?

  • by Lmorsch,

    Lmorsch Lmorsch Aug 21, 2014 7:51 PM in response to patixa
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    Aug 21, 2014 7:51 PM in response to patixa

    9to5mac.com

     

    Here’s what’s new for teachers:

    • Teachers can now create and update their courses using the iTunes U app on their iPad—getting started is fast, simple, and completely free
    • Provide every student a course outline, write posts, distribute assignments, upload class materials, easily track participating students, and much more

     

    MacRumors.com

     

    "The camera can also be used to add photos and videos directly to course material and teachers can easily track student progress online."


    TechCrunch.com


    For teachers in particular, it’s a big update, since it now allows them to set up their iPads from their devices. They can provide course outlines, create assignments, put out class materials and track student progress right from the app,



  • by patixa,Helpful

    patixa patixa Aug 21, 2014 9:07 PM in response to Lmorsch
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    Aug 21, 2014 9:07 PM in response to Lmorsch

    I think those stories misunderstood student assignment tracking. See http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/itunes-u/

     

    While students can use iTunes U to track their progress completing assignments, that information is not provided to the teacher. I would strongly recommend that you make your interest known to Apple by filling out the feedback form:

    http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunes-u_ios.html

  • by Lmorsch,

    Lmorsch Lmorsch Aug 21, 2014 9:29 PM in response to patixa
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    Aug 21, 2014 9:29 PM in response to patixa

    Thanks for the clarification. Recommendation submitted.

     

    I really hope they add this as it is essential for using iTunesU to deliver private courses that engage students. Otherwise you don't know who needs more encouragement to stay involved in class.

  • by patixa,

    patixa patixa Oct 31, 2015 3:14 PM in response to Lmorsch
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    Oct 31, 2015 3:14 PM in response to Lmorsch

    I know I'm resurrecting an old thread here, but it looks like Apple addressed at least some of your requests with the homework features in 3.0.