Is the content hosted on a local server?
No, the content in WSU iTunes U is hosted on a server at Apple, Inc. Apple provides each iTunes U institution with 500 GB of free space to store their data. The WSU Center for Teaching and Learning staff administer the space and associated site. Faculty are encouraged to create and maintain backups of their iTunes U content. Note: If you have an RSS capable departmental or college server that you would prefer the content to be stored, it is possible to set up an RSS feed to iTunes U from your server.What is the difference between the public and private section of iTunes U? Public or private, is there anything to stop my students from sharing content with others once it is downloaded to their iTunes?The public section of iTunes U is open to the general public to download content. Typical content within the public section will include WSU event highlights, local music, Raider Athletics, essential university documents, and more.
No, the content is hosted on a server at Apple, Inc. Central Information Technology (CIT) administers the server space and associated website. Faculty members are encouraged to create and maintain backups of their iTunes U content. If you have a school or departmental server where you would prefer the content to be stored, it is still possible to include a link to your podcast in iTunes U.
