iTunes Locating the Download on the Web
Downloading Installing Downloading
Click Save when prompted by the download
Go to http://www.apple.com Click on Support at the top of the page
Click on Download iTunes If you want to receive news and update information from Update, type in your e-mail address, otherwise just click Download Now Save the program to the desktop Close the Internet when download is complete
Installing 1. Double-click on the iTunesSetup icon on the desktop 2. Click Run, if prompted 3. Click Next, when the wizard that appears 4. Choose the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” option 5. Uncheck “Add iTunes and QuickTime shortcuts to my desktop” and “Use iTunes of the default player for audio files” if you do not want these options 6. Click Install 7. When the installer is done, click Finish 8. If prompted, restart the computer
iTunes Accessing iTunes From School, iTunes can be
Accessing the iTunes Store Start iTunes by double clicking the iTunes icon.
accessed through the
If necessary, click on “iTunes Store”
Teacher Toolbox
Accessing iTunes Free Apps Creating a Free Account
by
selecting Audio Programs
Free Apps Click on “App Store” at the top
and double clicking on the iTunes Shortcut
Scroll down the page to the “Free Apps” Section and click on any of the Free Apps On the screen that appears, click the “Free App” button On the account Sign In box, click “Create New Account”
Creating an iTunes Account without a Payment Source 1. After following the steps for Free Apps, click Continue on the screen that appears. 2.
Check the “I have read and agree to the iTunes terms and Conditions” checkbox and click continue.
3. Type in the necessary information for the iTunes account (note: you will need to use a valid e-mail address for account validation), then click continue. 4. On the “Provide a Payment Method”, click None 5. Fill in the Address information and click continue 6. If prompted for “Address Verification”. Complete The page and click Done. 7.
Click Done on the “Verify Your Account” Screen
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After 5-10 minutes, you should receive an e-mail with an account verification link (may take up to an hour)
9. Click on the link or copy and paste it into an internet browser 10. Click Allow, if prompted by the dialog box 11. The iTunes program should open 12. Click Done on the Congratulations screen 13. Your new, free iTunes account is now ready for use
iTunes Adding Music from a CD Open iTunes
Open iTunes
Insert Music CD
Click File Add File to Library
Adding Content to the iTunes Library Adding Videos
This message will appear
Browse to and select the video Select YES
Click OPEN
iTunes will then import all the music from your CD into your iTunes library
The file will be added to your iTunes library
Adding Free Educational Apps Open iTunes
Purchasing Content Open iTunes
Click on iTunes Store if necessary
If necessary, click on iTunes Store
Click the arrow next to “App Store” and select EDUCATION
Select the appropriate category
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You can use the search box at the top of the screen to search for specific songs, movies, podcasts, or APPS, or search by the categories iTunes has listed.
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After finding the content you are looking for, click BUY
Copyright Please keep in mind when adding content:
In the right hand side, you will see the top Free Educational Apps. After finding the App you are looking for, Click Free to download the App. If prompted, enter your account information. Once entered, click Get and the App will be added to your iTunes library.
Resources Files you may already have available that can be converted and put into iTunes:
If prompted, enter in your account information. Once entered, click BUY The content will be added to your iTunes library in the appropriate category.
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Music from Discovery Education Videos from Discovery Education PowerPoint Presentations Classroom Videos
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Audio Books-you must have a license for each iPod you put an audio book on.
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Music from CD-you must have a license for each iPod you put music on.
iTunes Manually manage music and videos Connect the iPod to your computer using the USB port.
Adding Content to the iPod Library Devices Library The iTunes Library shows content stored in iTunes for each category.
When iTunes opens, select the following options: Click on a category in the library to see files stored in iTunes. Title
Devices **Please NOTE: If sharing iPods between several computers and/or teachers, it is imperative to manually manage your iPod to reduce the risk of losing content on the iPod.
Devices show all iPods connected to the computer, as well as music CDs in the computer.
Adding Content to Your iPod
Click on a category under the iPod’s name to see files stored on the iPod.
Select the files from your iTunes library and drag them onto your iPod. The iPod will sync itself and let you know when it is okay to disconnect. Ejecting the iPod Title
When manually managing your iPod it is important to eject the iPod for disconnecting it from the computer. To disconnect the iPod, click the EJECT button next to your iPod listed under DEVICES. The iPod will eject itself and let you know when it is OK to disconnect.
Audacity
Saving as an MP3 Installing Lame Encoder
Audacity Screen Title Bar
Main Menu
Editing Tools
Editing Tools
Selection Tool Envelope Tool
Editing Tools
Draw Tool
Audio Control Buttons
Timeline
Zoom Tool
Audio Track
Time Shift Tool Multi Tool
Audio Control Buttons Skip to Start Play Loop Record Pause Cursor Time Stamp
Exporting as .mp3 Audacity saves raw audio files as an .aup file type to allow for further editing. When you are done with your audio file as a .wav file or an .mp3 file. To export as an .mp3 file you will need to download a lame_enc.dll file to support the exportation. The file may be downloaded from: http://lame.buanzo.com.ar/ Step 1: Click File > Export as MP3… Step 2: Warning will reference saving all tracks down to one layer. Click “Ok” Step 3: Choose a file location to save the .mp3 Step 4: The first time you export out as an .mp3, a pop up will express a need to use the lame_enc.dll file, that you will have downloaded previously.
Click “Yes” and direct to where you have the lame_enc.dll file saved. Step 5: Fill out .mp3 information menu. *This step is not required. Step 6: Save Audacity project file for possible future edits
Stop
How to Record Audio Step 1: Select your audio input Step 2: Press “Record” button Step 3: Record your selection, whether narration or from input device Step 4: Press “Stop” button *To begin recording after pressing stop
Step 5: Press the “Selection Tool” and click at the end of where you stopped and/or want to begin the next recording *Note: A new track layer will be created Step 6: Follow steps 1-4