RPP #118: iTunes U: Interview with Dr. Fus




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Summary: Interview with Dr. Matthew W. Stoltzfus, Chemistry Lecturer and Faculty Fellow, Digital First Initiative at Ohio State University OSU's General Chemistry course with “Dr. Fus” enrolled over 100,000 iTunes U students in the first year it was offered!We answer the questions:Why not use Khan Academy?What recording technology is used?Who does the video editing and iTunes U management?Is the course linked to a textbook?Was the MOOC concept accepted by faculty?What's the ROI for using iTunes U?Are there incentives for faculty to produce these MOOCs?How much effort was put toward marketing?Flipping the classroom: what activities are done in class?LinksGeneral Chemistry at OSUPaperShowCamtasiaLearning CatalyticsiTunes U Content Tops One Billion Downloads (Feb '13)Using Inquiry and the Scientific Method to Enhance Face to Face Time with StudentsPodsafe music selection from Music AlleyThe Christmas Season by Devo Spice, a comedy rapper from New Jersey who has become one of the most popular artists on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento ShowDuration: 27:43