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[[Image:Logo.png|right]] In Fall 2010 semester, three online classes (CIS-110, CTS-130, and OPH-141) at Durham Tech are being taught using a product called Sakai. Instead of logging into Blackboard, students in these classes will log in to a Sakai server to access all assignments, submit their work, and communicate with their instructor and classmates. If you are curious to know more about Sakai and why we are using it, see the Sakai Pilot Overview for Students.
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in | New to Sakai?]]</b>
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* <b>[http://youtu.be/TZ1MfnWpNkI Sakai Tour for Students]</b> (5 minute video)
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#How do I log in to Sakai?|How do I determine my Sakai user id and password?]]</b>
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#What if I forget my password? | Forgot your Sakai password?]]</b>
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why? | When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?]]</b>
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* <b> [[Tips for Using Sakai]] </b>
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* <b>[[Contact Sakai Support]]</b>
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* <b>Printable student login sheet (PDF): [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin.pdf|Credit Courses]] | [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin-noncredit.pdf|Non-Credit Courses]]</b> - <font color="red">''updated!''</font>
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* <b> [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwpa82O9h3orXXZqWMUCP6EdZFt3WpFf Videos]: [http://youtu.be/awp3NsrS8-g How to Post/Reply in Discussion Forums], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ySwaObM7c&feature=share&list=PLpwpa82O9h3qkjEMJM5DRnyctekaNO3Qi&index=8 How to Take a Sakai Test], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_5Onp0pTKU How to Submit a File using Assignments] </b>
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==What computer hardware or software do I need to use Sakai?==
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* '''[[Sakai: Logging in | Logging in to Sakai]]'''<br/>
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Find out your user id, how to login, access your classes, and more...
  
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The requirements are pretty much the same as for Blackboard.  You will need:
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* '''[[Communicating with your Sakai instructor and classmates | Communicating with your instructor and classmates in Sakai]] '''<br/>
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* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
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Learn how to use Forums, join Meetings, send Email through Sakai, and more...
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* a ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
 
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* a reasonably current web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or higher OR Firefox 3 or higher)
 
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* current version of Java installed (how to get the current version of Java)
 
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* JavaScript and cookies enabled (how to enable JavaScript and enable cookies)
 
  
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Note to Mac users:  Use the free Firefox web browser instead of Safari.
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* '''[[Taking an online test or quiz in Sakai]]'''<br/>
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Tips for avoiding problems with online Tests
  
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==How do I log in to Sakai?==
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* '''[[Sending papers (or other files) to instructors in Sakai]]'''<br/>
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Tips for saving documents and submitting them to your instructor (By Email, Dropbox or Assignments Tool and Turnitin)
  
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
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* '''Working with other tools in Sakai'''<br/>
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* Enter your Sakai user name and password:
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Tips for working with '''[[Sakai Student Pages|Student Pages]]''' (a Lessons feature) and adding a '''[[Sakai Profile Photos|Profile Photo]]'''
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** Your Sakai user name is your complete Durham Tech ConnectMail address.
 
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** Your initial Sakai password is a long number that was sent to your ConnectMail address.
 
  
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Note:  If you can't find the email with your Sakai password, don't worry -- just follow the steps below for forgotten passwords.
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* '''[[Contact Sakai Support]]'''<br/>
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Get help with Sakai
  
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==What if I forget my password?==
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* <b>[https://www.durhamtech.edu/studentservices/index.htm Campus Resources for Students]</b><br>
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Info about student services at Durham Tech including: computer labs, Center for Academic Excellence, tutoring, bookstore, library, and more...
  
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
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* Click on the "Forgot Password?" link. (It's in the lower right area. You may have to scroll down to see it.)
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Old PowerPoint Info:
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* Enter your complete Durham Tech ConnectMail address and click "Send Password".
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* '''[[PowerPoint_Presentations | PowerPoint Presentations in Sakai]]'''
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* You will receive an email (in your ConnectMail account) that gives you your Sakai user name and password.
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Tips for accessing, saving and printing presentations posted in Sakai
  
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==What do I the first time I log in?==
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Old Videos:
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/forums.swf Using the discussion forum]
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Immediately after your first login to Sakai, be sure to complete these important steps to finish setting up your account:
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/messages.swf Sending messages in Sakai]
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'''Taking online tests or quizzes'''<br/>
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===Change your password and enter your name===
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/tests.swf Taking tests in Sakai]
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Account" then click "Modify Details".
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'''Submitting assignments to instructors'''<br/>
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* Enter your first and last name, and then type in a private password that you can remember. Type the password in a second time for verification. 
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/assignments.swf Submitting assignments]
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* Click "Update Details."
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===Set the time zone===
 
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Preferences" then click "Time Zone".
 
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* Scroll down in the list and select America/New_York.
 
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* Click "Update Preferences."
 
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===Complete your profile===
 
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Profile2"
 
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* To add a picture or other personal info, point your mouse to any area of the profile screen and an option to edit or change information will appear.
 
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Note: Profiles2 works similarly to facebook. With this tool you can add "connections" (like friends on facebook), and you can post status updates that your connections will see. If you are a Twitter user, you can set your Preferences to send these status updates to Twitter.
 
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==How do I access my course in Sakai?==
 
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After you log into Sakai, you are taken to your private workspace, called "My Workspace". In the green band across the top, you should see a "Quicklink" to your course(s).  Click the course link to go into the site for your course.
 
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==How can I get help?==
 
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There are several ways to get help with Sakai:
 
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* Online help resources: In your Sakai course, you can click on HELP to search the extensive online help resources.
 
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* You can send an email to sakaihelp@courses.durhamtech.edu. Please cc: your instructor on the email!
 
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* During normal business hours (M-F, 8-5) you can call Durham Tech's Instructional Technology staff at 919-536-7213 x 5904, 5903, or 5902
 
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Blackboard Help Desk and the Durham Tech Help Desk are NOT able to help with Sakai issues.  Also, please do not contact rSmart for assistance.
 

Latest revision as of 09:09, 19 December 2016

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Find out your user id, how to login, access your classes, and more...

Learn how to use Forums, join Meetings, send Email through Sakai, and more...

Tips for avoiding problems with online Tests

Tips for saving documents and submitting them to your instructor (By Email, Dropbox or Assignments Tool and Turnitin)

  • Working with other tools in Sakai

Tips for working with Student Pages (a Lessons feature) and adding a Profile Photo

Get help with Sakai

Info about student services at Durham Tech including: computer labs, Center for Academic Excellence, tutoring, bookstore, library, and more...


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