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Can I download iTunes U on my mac?

I've downloaded the application on my phone but I'd like to download it on my mac as well. Is this possible? If so, how can I do it?

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 19, 2016 11:28 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2017 8:45 PM

You need to go to the Podcasts view to see any iTunes U media.


As the article says:


After the move, iTunes U will no longer appear in iTunes on your Mac or PC and you won't be able to download new content to your computer. (Learn more about downloading content before the move.) You will still be able to access iTunes U content, however:

  • To access iTunes U collections, use the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV, or go to the Podcasts section of iTunes on your Mac or PC. Content might be categorized differently than it was previously, but you'll be able to find content by searching for the artist or collection name.
  • To access iTunes U public courses, use the iTunes U app on an iOS device.

Any links to content from iTunes U collections will redirect to the same content in Podcasts. Links to content in public courses will work on iOS devices only.



Best of luck,


GB

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Sep 30, 2017 8:45 PM in response to srs.houston

You need to go to the Podcasts view to see any iTunes U media.


As the article says:


After the move, iTunes U will no longer appear in iTunes on your Mac or PC and you won't be able to download new content to your computer. (Learn more about downloading content before the move.) You will still be able to access iTunes U content, however:

  • To access iTunes U collections, use the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV, or go to the Podcasts section of iTunes on your Mac or PC. Content might be categorized differently than it was previously, but you'll be able to find content by searching for the artist or collection name.
  • To access iTunes U public courses, use the iTunes U app on an iOS device.

Any links to content from iTunes U collections will redirect to the same content in Podcasts. Links to content in public courses will work on iOS devices only.



Best of luck,


GB

Oct 27, 2017 1:06 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks for that.

I've already upgraded to 12.7. I've have to jump through hoops to install 12.6.3 on my main user id. An install of 12.6.3 on a secondary user id fails due to the newer version.

Is there a way to get the secondary account to ignore everything about the existing iTunes installation? Or any way to install two version of iTunes on one Mac?

Nov 8, 2017 10:55 AM in response to appleseed57

It's impossible to see who you are responding to since you Reply to the previous post rather than Reply to the person you are replying to.


When you respond, you can respond by clicking on the Reply button on the post you are responding to. That way, it shows the person's name right next to the date/timestamp. You can also provide context by putting their post above your response by clicking on the little ghostie with the big eyes in the toolbar above, and that will put the poster's text in your document:


appleseed57 wrote:


I am responding to the question above which is not answered correctly anywhere on this site. Why has apple removed iTunes U from the Mac version of iTunes? It is not on the podcasts or the Explore section as described.


Cheers,


GB

Nov 17, 2017 10:30 AM in response to Jonathan Milenko

I totally agree with you Jonathan. Apple has abandoned iTunes U in the latest operating system of iTunes with Sierra. What a loss for education in this country as it was the easiest way to get higher learning without having to buy a cellphone. Apple must have done this to drive revenue toward the iPhone X. Money talks. Podcasts are not the same. They don't carry all the materials and notes previously available in iTunes U. As a graduate student working on a second masters program I found this one of the best ways to augment my education and pursue new interests.

Nov 17, 2017 1:17 PM in response to stefy_johnson

I am a professor who spent years putting several of my courses on iTunes U. It was a huge investment of my time, but I was attracted to the service because it was cross-platform, available on Mac and Windows desktops as well as iOS devices. Now all those potential viewers are lost. I am disappointed in Apple for this move and can only hope that they eventually come out with iTunes U desktop apps.

Apr 21, 2016 3:15 PM in response to stefy_johnson

You don't need to download the app on your Mac. Open iTunes, scroll to the very bottom, and under Explore, you will see iTunes U. Click on that, and the iTunes U window displays. It's the little cap and tassel icon at the top also - click on the three dots next to the icon that is displayed, and you will find it in the dropdown list. iTunes U is a part of iTunes.



https://www.apple.com/support/itunes-u/using/


Cheers,


GB

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