Building on its reputation of accessibility, affordability and convenience, Webster University announced it is making a wealth of educational material available to students and the public through iTunes U. Now anyone can benefit from Webster’s unique collection of guest speakers, interviews and much more to come.
"Webster University is at the forefront of the digital education movement," said Webster President Neil J. George. "iTunes U represents a tremendous opportunity for us to enhance our global reach."
Through iTunes U, Webster students and lifelong learners everywhere now have a new source for free educational multimedia, as the University’s School of Business and Technology begins offering high-quality video clips and other educational resources on iTunes U.
"Our mission is to prepare lifelong learners for professional fulfillment in the fields of business and technology," said Benjamin Akande, dean of Webster’s School of Business & Technology. "To do that, we strive to be where our students need us, whenever they need us. Webster University on iTunes U will help us extend our vision and reach."
iTunes U is a content distribution system that allows colleges and universities to make audio and video content from lectures, interviews, audio books and more available to students online for free. Users can download the content to their Mac or PC, transfer the information to their iPod or MP3 player and listen to or view it anytime, anywhere. The result is learning on-the-go.
Through iTunes U, Webster will extend its teaching and learning environment beyond the classroom, allowing not only students, but the global community at large, to remain engaged in education. The accessible and high-profile iTunes U site also provides another way for Webster to connect with its 130,000 graduates all over the world.
Initially, Webster University on iTunes U features the School of Business & Technology's "Success to Significance Speakers Series," author interviews from the school's BizTalk Book Club, and select speeches. Webster plans to expand its presence on iTunes U with faculty lectures, guest teaching appearances and events from all over the world of Webster and its five colleges and schools.
To visit Webster University on iTunes, go to iTunes U. iTunes software is required; free download.
