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==What computer hardware or software do I need to use Sakai?==
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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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The requirements are pretty much the same as for Blackboard. You will need:
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[[Image:Sakainew logo.png|right|100px|caption]]
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* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
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* '''[[Sakai: Logging in | Logging in to Sakai]]'''<br/>
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* a ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
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Find out your user id, how to login, access your classes, and more...
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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 [[Update Your Java |get the current version of Java]])''
 
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* JavaScript and cookies enabled ''(how to [http://aait.emory.edu/ats/blackboard/help/browsersettings.php#enablejavascript enable JavaScript] and [http://aait.emory.edu/ats/blackboard/help/browsersettings.php#enablecookies enable cookies])''
 
  
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'''Note to Mac users:''' Use the free Firefox web browser instead of Safari.
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* '''[[Communicating with your Sakai instructor and classmates | Communicating with your instructor and classmates in Sakai]] '''<br/>
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Learn how to use Forums, join Meetings, send Email through Sakai, and more...
  
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==How do I log in to Sakai?==
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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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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
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* '''[[Sending papers (or other files) to instructors in Sakai]]'''<br/>
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* Enter your Sakai user name and password:
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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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** 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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* '''Working with other tools in Sakai'''<br/>
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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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==What if I forget my password?==
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* '''[[Contact Sakai Support]]'''<br/>
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Get help with Sakai
  
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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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* <b>[https://www.durhamtech.edu/studentservices/index.htm Campus Resources for Students]</b><br>
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* Enter your complete Durham Tech ConnectMail address and click "Send Password".
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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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* You will receive an email (in your ConnectMail account) that gives you your Sakai user name and password.
 
  
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==What do I do the first time I log in?==
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Old PowerPoint Info:
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* '''[[PowerPoint_Presentations | PowerPoint Presentations in Sakai]]'''
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Tips for accessing, saving and printing presentations posted in Sakai
  
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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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Old Videos:
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/forums.swf Using the discussion forum]
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===Change your password and enter your name===
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/messages.swf Sending messages in Sakai]
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Account" then click "Modify Details".
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'''Taking online tests or quizzes'''<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/tests.swf Taking tests in Sakai]
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* Click "Update Details."
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'''Submitting assignments to instructors'''<br/>
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/assignments.swf Submitting assignments]
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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: an option to edit or change information will appear.
 
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'''Note:''' Profiles2 works similarly to facebook. Using Profiles2 you can make "connections" with other Sakai users (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.  Click the course link to go into the site for your course. 
 
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Once in your course, you may notice that it looks a lot like Blackboard.
 
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==How can I get help?==
 
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Send an email to [mailto:sakaihelp@courses.durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@courses.durhamtech.edu]. 
 
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Please include the following in your message:
 
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* Your name
 
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* The class you are taking that is using Sakai
 
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* A detailed description of the problem
 
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* A phone number where you can be reached
 
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* Please also cc: your instructor on the email!
 
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For telephone support, you can call Durham Tech's Instructional Technology team during normal business hours (M-F, 8-5) at 919-536-7213 - choose option 3, 4, or 5. 
 
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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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