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+ | ===Approved for iTunes U [http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/miis.edu Public Presence]=== | ||
+ | *Submitted for approval on Tuesday 11/19/2008 | ||
+ | *Approved 12/15/2008 | ||
+ | *Appeared in iTunes U Store on 12/23/2008 | ||
+ | *Approved for iTunes U Public facing store | ||
− | === | + | === Requested Separate Public & Private iTunes U Spaces === |
+ | *Kristen contacted Apple on 1/15/2009 | ||
+ | *Asked Apple to create a [http://discussions.apple.com/ann.jspa?annID=602 Public Feature Page] for our iTunes U | ||
+ | *Heard back from Apple on 1/16/2009; they verified that we know what a Public Feature Page is and wanted to make sure it's what we really want | ||
+ | *Kristen confirmed that we would like a Public Feature Page created for us | ||
+ | *This will give us access to the sleek three-column page design used by Stanford, Duke, University of Michigan, etc. | ||
+ | **This design allows users to search our content (rather than just browse) | ||
+ | **Will also allow us to sort content multiple ways | ||
+ | *This design is intended to be a visual cue that lets an iTunes U user know that he/she is visiting the Institute's public arena (as opposed to the place where class materials are kept) | ||
+ | *Keep in mind that the intended use is different than for our private site | ||
+ | *Kristen & Bob spoke with iTunes U rep on 3/2/2009 - convinced us that Public Feature Page is not for us | ||
+ | *Request for separate public space granted 3/5/2009 | ||
+ | *Nov 2010 Rebecca and Bob revisit the Public Feature Page option - migrated content into web content editor, working on collections, tags, and artwork | ||
− | + | === Compiled FAQs === | |
− | + | *Do I have to pay to access MIIS on iTunes U? | |
+ | *What if I have Windows? Can I still install iTunes? | ||
+ | *How do I access MIIS on iTunes U? | ||
+ | *Is MIIS's content part of the iTunes Music Store? | ||
+ | *Can I access MIIS on iTunes U directly without first opening a browser? | ||
+ | *A podcast has images, but they do not appear when I play it. How can I see them? | ||
+ | *I can see other people's playlist in my iTunes. Did someone hack into my computer? | ||
+ | *What do I need to use iTunes U? | ||
+ | *Do I need an iPod to use iTunes U? | ||
+ | *Where can I download iTunes? | ||
+ | *How do I login to iTunes U? | ||
+ | *Is the MIIS on iTunes content under copyright protection? | ||
+ | *What is a podcast? | ||
+ | *How can I create my own podcast? | ||
+ | *Where in iTunes is the content I downloaded from MIIS on iTunes U? | ||
+ | *Can I use other mp3 players with iTunes? | ||
+ | *What else can I do using the iTunes software? | ||
+ | *I want to distribute a URL to something specific in iTunesU. Can I link directly to this content? | ||
− | + | === Create Launch/Support Page === | |
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− | + | **http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0806/08060301 | |
− | * | + | **http://www.otis.edu/life_otis/help/faqitunesu.html |
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== Additional Work to be Done == | == Additional Work to be Done == | ||
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===Form an Editorial Board=== | ===Form an Editorial Board=== | ||
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**Kristen | **Kristen | ||
**Jason | **Jason | ||
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+ | **Kenley | ||
+ | **Sarah | ||
+ | **Jacolyn | ||
+ | **Jen/Edy | ||
+ | **[https://www.yammer.com/messages/2122380 Shirley Coly] | ||
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+ | ===Decide Which Content Should Be Public vs. Private=== | ||
+ | *Create architecture for new Public Feature Page | ||
+ | *Rethink the architecture currently in place (this will become the private site) | ||
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+ | ===Consider Crossposting Content from YouTube to iTunes U=== | ||
+ | * Make content available in both places | ||
+ | * Users can then choose their preferred information source | ||
=== Establish Workflow & Style Guide === | === Establish Workflow & Style Guide === | ||
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**Editing | **Editing | ||
**Uploading to iTunes U | **Uploading to iTunes U | ||
+ | **Assigning topics to files ("Topics" can become a sidebar on the Public Feature Page) | ||
*Establish guidelines for the following ID3 tags: | *Establish guidelines for the following ID3 tags: | ||
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*NO ACRONYMS on items that will be viewed by the public | *NO ACRONYMS on items that will be viewed by the public | ||
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+ | Filling out this: | ||
[[Image:id3tags.png]] | [[Image:id3tags.png]] | ||
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=== Determine How Users will be Authenticated === | === Determine How Users will be Authenticated === |
Latest revision as of 17:33, 30 November 2010
Progress
Approved for iTunes U Public Presence
- Submitted for approval on Tuesday 11/19/2008
- Approved 12/15/2008
- Appeared in iTunes U Store on 12/23/2008
- Approved for iTunes U Public facing store
Requested Separate Public & Private iTunes U Spaces
- Kristen contacted Apple on 1/15/2009
- Asked Apple to create a Public Feature Page for our iTunes U
- Heard back from Apple on 1/16/2009; they verified that we know what a Public Feature Page is and wanted to make sure it's what we really want
- Kristen confirmed that we would like a Public Feature Page created for us
- This will give us access to the sleek three-column page design used by Stanford, Duke, University of Michigan, etc.
- This design allows users to search our content (rather than just browse)
- Will also allow us to sort content multiple ways
- This design is intended to be a visual cue that lets an iTunes U user know that he/she is visiting the Institute's public arena (as opposed to the place where class materials are kept)
- Keep in mind that the intended use is different than for our private site
- Kristen & Bob spoke with iTunes U rep on 3/2/2009 - convinced us that Public Feature Page is not for us
- Request for separate public space granted 3/5/2009
- Nov 2010 Rebecca and Bob revisit the Public Feature Page option - migrated content into web content editor, working on collections, tags, and artwork
Compiled FAQs
- Do I have to pay to access MIIS on iTunes U?
- What if I have Windows? Can I still install iTunes?
- How do I access MIIS on iTunes U?
- Is MIIS's content part of the iTunes Music Store?
- Can I access MIIS on iTunes U directly without first opening a browser?
- A podcast has images, but they do not appear when I play it. How can I see them?
- I can see other people's playlist in my iTunes. Did someone hack into my computer?
- What do I need to use iTunes U?
- Do I need an iPod to use iTunes U?
- Where can I download iTunes?
- How do I login to iTunes U?
- Is the MIIS on iTunes content under copyright protection?
- What is a podcast?
- How can I create my own podcast?
- Where in iTunes is the content I downloaded from MIIS on iTunes U?
- Can I use other mp3 players with iTunes?
- What else can I do using the iTunes software?
- I want to distribute a URL to something specific in iTunesU. Can I link directly to this content?
Create Launch/Support Page
- Several good examples:
Additional Work to be Done
Form an Editorial Board
- Look deeper into our iTunes U presence
- Act as a podcast content steering committee
- Members:
- Bob
- Kristen
- Jason
- Rob
- Kenley
- Sarah
- Jacolyn
- Jen/Edy
- Shirley Coly
Decide Which Content Should Be Public vs. Private
- Create architecture for new Public Feature Page
- Rethink the architecture currently in place (this will become the private site)
Consider Crossposting Content from YouTube to iTunes U
- Make content available in both places
- Users can then choose their preferred information source
Establish Workflow & Style Guide
- Draft a support document that covers the following:
- Filming
- Editing
- Uploading to iTunes U
- Assigning topics to files ("Topics" can become a sidebar on the Public Feature Page)
- Establish guidelines for the following ID3 tags:
- Track name
- Artwork
- Artist
- Album
- Year
- Genre
- Comments
- Summary
- Category
- NO ACRONYMS on items that will be viewed by the public
Determine How Users will be Authenticated
- Schedule a conversation with Middlebury
- See what they are doing with iTunes U, how users are logging in
Define User Permissions
- Assign instructors to courses so that they can edit their own course content