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Q: How do I enter an itunes U course code in iTunes on a PC? My teacher gave me a course code to enroll in their course (unpublished), but I don't have an iPad or iPhone. Can I use iTunes on my PC?

How do I enter an iTunes U course code in iTunes on a PC? My teacher gave me a course code to enroll in their course (unpublished), but I don't have an iPad or iPhone. Can I use iTunes on my PC? I don't see a place to enter my enrollment code. I also tried using the link sent to enroll but it doesn't work either.  Am I out of luck?

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Posted on Sep 5, 2014 8:24 AM

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  • by patixa,

    patixa patixa Sep 5, 2014 2:56 PM in response to Halexmd
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    Sep 5, 2014 2:56 PM in response to Halexmd

    The error text says an iOS device is required for that course. What is unclear about it?

     

    For additional details about courses (iOS only) and collections (available for iTunes on all platforms), see Is iTunesU available for a Windows PC?

     

    Does that answer your questions?

  • by Halexmd,

    Halexmd Halexmd Sep 6, 2014 8:08 AM in response to patixa
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    Sep 6, 2014 8:08 AM in response to patixa

    Obviously there is nothing unclear about the error text message.  I was double checking before I spend hundreds of dollars in an ipad.  Specifically, I was confused because I can see and use other courses on iTunes on my PC, but not my teachers' unpublished courses.

    Question answered, thanks

  • by patixa,

    patixa patixa Sep 6, 2014 12:00 PM in response to Halexmd
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    Sep 6, 2014 12:00 PM in response to Halexmd

    As I noted in the other thread:

    There are two kinds of content available, "courses" and "collections". If you look at the iTunes U section on the iTunes Store, you'll note some are square (collection) and some have a faux wire binder and tabs (course); you can subscribe and watch collections from within iTunes, but courses only work on iOS.

    The content you see in iTunes on your PC are "collections", while your teacher has created a "course". Collections are more like podcasts, with only audio or video episodes available. Courses have more structure and richer content, including assignments and iOS-specific materials like App Store links and Pages documents.

     

    While the distinction is not particularly relevant for iOS users – one can subscribe to either type – it is admittedly confusing for desktop users since the distinction and terminology are not explicitly defined.

     

    Does that clarify matters somewhat?

  • by Halexmd,

    Halexmd Halexmd Sep 6, 2014 6:52 PM in response to patixa
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    Sep 6, 2014 6:52 PM in response to patixa

    That's actually really helpfull thank you   I now need to find a good deal on an iOS device.

  • by patixa,

    patixa patixa Sep 7, 2014 2:07 AM in response to Halexmd
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    Sep 7, 2014 2:07 AM in response to Halexmd

    You are welcome.

     

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