Otis on iTunesU

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Otis on iTunes U provides online access to a variety of Otis-related Digital Audio and Video Podcasts. This content is available to our academic community via Apple's iTunes Music Store. The current content includes Audio-only Lectures and Readings, Enhanced Podcasts, and Video Podcasts of both Otis course material as well as other Otis community media. In the future we look forward to continually adding content in a variety of formats. Check back with us regularly.

Otis on iTunes U is available to a wide audience from students, faculty, administrators, staff, as well as the general public. Currently, the public has access to all material. In the future we may restrict course material to enrolled students and faculty. The TLC is currently coordinating all content.

Faculty, please be advised that we need to keep in mind our services to disabled students. If you plan to assign a podcast, the SRC will need a copy of the transcript on file.

To learn more about the Apple iTunes U program, visit their website.

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[edit] Download iTunes

Go to www.apple.com/itunes/download and download iTunes for free for either Macintosh or Windows. Double click on the downloaded file's icon and follow the instructions provided. Restart your computer and launch iTunes.

[edit] How to connect to Otis on iTunes U

Once you've downloaded iTunes to your computer (see above), you are ready to access Otis on iTunes U. You do NOT need to go to an Internet web page to start. Simply launch your iTunes application on your computer. This works on both MAC and PC. Choose iTunes Store from the list on the left. Once on that page, choose iTunes U (new) from the list named iTunes STORE. Once on the iTunes U welcome page, choose Otis College of Art and Design from the list named UNIVERSITIES.

You should now be on the Otis iTunes U welcome page. We have divided our content between two general areas: Otis Course Material and Otis Life. Click on any icon and you will be taken to the page listing all Podcasts for that class or subject area. Note: depending on your internet connection or computer speed, you may need to download the file first before viewing it.

[edit] Need more support?

For an in depth iTunes tutorial, please visit http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/tutorial/

[edit] iTunes U Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have Windows? Can I still install iTunes? Yes. Apple has Windows 2000 / XP / Vista versions of iTunes available for free download off their website http://www.apple.com/itunes.

Is Otis on iTunes U part of the iTunes Music Store? Yes. You may access Otis on iTunes U by launching the iTunes application, going to the iTunes Store, and choosing iTunes U. Once there, choose Otis College of Art and Design from the list of universities.

Will I have to pay to access Otis on iTunes U? No. You may freely preview and download all of the content from Otis on iTunes U.

A search is not returning many Otis tracks. Is there something wrong? The search function currently references the main iTunes Music Store. Otis on iTunes U tracks are catalogued separately, and thus will not be found in a search at the moment.

Can I access Otis on iTunes U directly without first opening a browser? Yes. Simply launch your iTunes application, choose iTunes U, then choose Otis College of Art and Design.

The podcast has images, but they do not appear when I play it. How can I see them? In iTunes, click on the View menu. Then click on the Show Artwork option. You can also activate this option by pressing Apple-G on a Mac or Ctrl-G on a PC. The images will appear in the lower left corner of the iTunes window. You may open the images in a new pop-up window by clicking on the image.

I can see other people's playlist in my iTunes. Did someone hack into my computer? No. iTunes features the ability to stream other people's music from their playlists. You may not, however, transfer these files to your computer.

Can I connect my iPod to other people's computers and download their music? No. Your iPod can only synch with one music library at a time. So unless you would like to completely reformat your iPod to synch to another computer, it cannot be done.

Will I be able to use other mp3 players with iTunes? Yes and no. There is moderate support in iTunes for some 3rd Party players, but they will not be able to play AAC files (including songs from the iTunes Music Store). Apple offers a full line of iPod products and accessories which will give you the best digital experience.

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