A Comprehensive Guide to iTunes U [iOS]

1. How do educators use iTunes U iTunes U?
2. What happened to iTunes U?
3. Are courses in iTunes U free?
4. How do I open the iTunes U app on my iPhone?
5. How much does iTunes cost per month?
6. What is the purpose of iTunes U?
7. Why was iTunes discontinued?
8. Does iTunes university still exist?
9. Is iTunes going away 2020?
10. Can I get certificate from iTunes U?
11. How do I use iTunes University?
12. How do I manually backup my iPhone?

How do educators use iTunes U iTunes U?

Teachers can use iTunes U to manage their lessons, teaching resources and class/student assignments via the “Create a course” option. After a course has been created the teacher can add lesson plans, posts, assignments and materials to the course.

What happened to iTunes U?

Apple will discontinue its iTunes U app for remote education at the end of 2021, replacing it with the newer Schoolwork and Classroom apps, the tech giant said Wednesday on its support page. The move doesn't come as a surprise: iTunes U hasn't received a feature update since 2017.

Are courses in iTunes U free?

iTunes U is a digital supermarket for free courses, plus some paid content such as ebooks and apps. Much as with podcasts, you can either view or listen to iTunes U content directly, download it, or subscribe to specific courses. ... iTunes U content comes in several types.

How do I open the iTunes U app on my iPhone?

Access iTunes on iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

1. Go to the App Store and search for iTunes U. ...
2. On the iTunes U app screen, tap the cloud icon to install the app on your device. ...
3. Find the iTunes U app. ...
4. In the iTunes U app, use options at the bottom of the screen (Charts, Browse, Search) to locate courses and collections.

How much does iTunes cost per month?

(2) An individual monthly subscription is just $9.99 per month after a three-month free trial.

What is the purpose of iTunes U?

iTunes U provides the tools that you need to bring your classroom together on iPad. With iTunes U, you can build lessons with apps and your own materials, collect and grade assignments from students, start class discussions or talk with students one-on-one to answer questions and provide feedback.

Why was iTunes discontinued?

Apple is saying goodbye to iTunes after 18 years. The tech giant on Monday announced that the online storefront for music, movies and more is being discontinued to make way for a suite of media apps. ... Apple describes the changes as simplifying the experience for consumers.

Does iTunes university still exist?

After a few years of letting it mostly stagnate (the last update with anything but “stability improvements” was in 2017), Apple has quietly disclosed that iTunes U will be discontinued at the end of 2021. The news comes via a support document on Apple's site, as spotted by MacRumors.

Is iTunes going away 2020?

Apple announced on Monday that it would phase out iTunes on its upcoming operating system in favor of three new apps: Music, TV and Podcasts.

Can I get certificate from iTunes U?

In short, no certificates are awarded. iTunes U courses are containers for the content presented, and they are intended as teaching aids for a classroom, with an instructor providing feedback.

How do I use iTunes University?

Enrolling in an iTunes U Course

1. Public courses are listed in the iTunes U catalog. Tap the Catalog option in iTunes U to browse and select courses.
2. Private courses require an enroll code that is distributed by the course instructor. Open the iTunes U app and tap the + icon on the top toolbar to enter a code to enroll.

How do I manually backup my iPhone?

Back up iPhone

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
2. Turn on iCloud Backup. iCloud automatically backs up your iPhone daily when iPhone is connected to power, locked, and on Wi-Fi.
3. To perform a manual backup, tap Back Up Now.