Here are some frequently asked questions about iTunes U content in Blackboard.
How do I publish content to iTunes U?
To publish content to your students in your Blackboard course, please see this article. Content published to iTunes U via Blackboard is not public; it is only available to the students enrolled in your course*. This is known as a "private" iTunes U page.
To publish content on Northeastern University's public iTunes U site, see this page.
Who has access to the content published in iTunes U?
The content published to your course-based "private" iTunes U site is available only to the students enrolled in your in your course in Blackboard. Students access the material by using the link that you post in your Blackboard course. See this article for instructions.
Can I post copyrighted material in my private iTunes U site?
Material posted to the a private iTunes U site is subject to the provisions of copyright law and the TEACH act. Please see policies pertaining to patent and copyright in the Northeastern University Faculty handbook. Apple's copyright overview is here.
Can I restrict access to material posted on iTunes U?
*Only students enrolled in your course have access to the link to your private iTunes U site in Blackboard. It is technically possible for a student to distribute this link intentionally to another person outside of your Blackboard site. Also, the iTunes U service is a subscription download service (not a streaming video service) - media files posted to iTunes U are automatically downloaded to the computers of the students using the service. For these reasons, if you have material that is particularly sensitive to redistribution, you may want to post it via another method, such as an online streaming video service that has a 'no-download' option (e.g. services such as Youtube or Vimeo).
What are the file formats supported in iTunes?
Here is a link to Apple's recommended file format information for iTunes U.
If you need to convert from another video format to an iTunes U-supported video format, we recommend using the Handbrake converter, available for free download here: http://handbrake.fr/
Whom can I contact if I have another question?
Please contact the NU Service Desk at 617.373.4357 or help@neu.edu. Questions regarding the public iTunes U site may be directed to itunes@neu.edu.
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