iTunesU

I've never owned and iPod or iPhone, so I've had little to no use for iTunes. I didn't know how to use it or have it downloaded to my computer before this class. But after watching this video and slideshow, I was intrigued. I went into iTunes and just started searching for things that piqued my interest. I searched everything from specific artists to plants to 'how a generator works'. I never realized there was so much information out there for the taking! From now on, when needing to research a topic I don't know much about, or even one I know a lot about, I will definitely check iTunesU before checking anywhere else.
As a teacher, I feel that I will use this tool. I could use it to assist in teaching science, history, math, any subject really. I could have students watch a particular vodcast or listen to a podcast and have them write responses about what they learned. They could also research other topics on iTunes and use the information to help present reports or write research papers.
I always assumed that iTunes was strictly for downloading music for your mp3 player, and boy was I wrong. I underestimated it's abilities, and have been missing out on lots of learning!