The NASA Academy’s iTunes U page on an iPad. Image credit: NASA APPEL

June 14, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 4

The Academy now offers learning materials on iTunes University that are accessible whether youre on the road or in the classroom.

The NASA Academy’s iTunes U page on an iPad.
Image credit: NASA APPEL

The NASA Academy released the first wave of content on its iTunes U site this month. The site is part of an effort to integrate technology-enabled learning tools into the Academy’s offerings as a way to reach broader audiences and decrease training costs by minimizing the need for travel. The content is also designed to function as on-the-go learning materials. Users can download a podcast to listen to on their way to work, or watch a short video on a portable device about critical challenges facing today’s practitioners.

The Academy provides videos and podcasts from thought leaders, master practitioners, and innovative thinkers on a variety of topics including green engineering, policy and politics, systems engineering, leadership development, and international collaboration. Currently featured on the iTunes U home page under the “Noteworthy” section, the site will grow to include lectures and presentations that accompany its course offerings.

Visit the Academy’s iTunes U page by either typing in “NASA APPEL” into the iTunes Store search bar or click here.

If you do not have an iTunes U account, you can install iTunes and create a user ID.