How is content from The University of Alabama categorized on iTunes U?
Decisions regarding content classification for The University of Alabama on iTunes U have been made through discussions with other institutions, Apple representatives, and The University of Alabama Office of University Relations. The University of Alabama on iTunes U is divided into three main sections: Featured Content, Topics of Interest, and Life at UA. The Featured Content section offers The University of Alabama an opportunity to showcase certain contributions for reasons ranging from speaker eminence to topicality of content to contributor request. Topics of Interest were chosen as one of the main methods of categorization for several reasons. Since most iTunes U visitors find content through searching for particular topics or subjects, organizing University of Alabama educational content by its related subjects should allow for greater ease for users. While the topics listed are of course part of the University of Alabama, the diversity of content topics that is submitted from U
