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==What is Sakai?==
 
==What is Sakai?==
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Sakai is a system for accessing course materials online. Instructors use Sakai in a variety of ways – for example, to provide course information, handouts, assignments, tests, grades, or online discussions.
Sakai is Durham Tech’s new system for accessing course materials online. Sakai is similar in many ways to Blackboard but offers an updated interface and new tools for collaboration and learning.  
 
  
Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.
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* To learn more, watch the brief [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMGXfVh7xEU Sakai Tour] video.
 
 
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* <b>[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in New to Sakai?]</b>
 
* <b>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMGXfVh7xEU Sakai Tour for Students]</b> (video by DTCC)
 
* <b>[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#How_do_I_log_in_to_Sakai.3F How do I determine my Sakai user id and password?]</b>
 
* <b>[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_my_password.3F  Forgot your Sakai password?]</b>
 
* <b> [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#When_I_log_in_to_Sakai_I_don.27t_see_all_my_courses_listed.2C_why.3F When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?]</b>
 
<!-- * <b> [[Common Technical Issues in Sakai]] </b> -->
 
* <b>[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Contact_Sakai_Support Contact Sakai Support]</b>
 
* <b>Printable student login sheet (PDF): [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin.pdf|Credit Courses]] | [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin-noncredit.pdf|Non-Credit Courses]]</b>
 
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==What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?==
 
==What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?==
The requirements are pretty much the same as for Blackboard.  You will need:
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To access a course on Sakai you need:
 
* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
 
* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
 
* an email address  
 
* an email address  
 
** '''Note''': Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
 
** '''Note''': Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
 
* a reasonably current web browser ('''Firefox 11 or higher''' is the recommended browser) [http://www.mozilla.com Download Firefox]
 
* a reasonably current web browser ('''Firefox 11 or higher''' is the recommended browser) [http://www.mozilla.com Download Firefox]
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* JavaScript and cookies enabled ''([[How to enable javascript and cookies]])''
 
* JavaScript and cookies enabled ''([[How to enable javascript and cookies]])''
  
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==How do I log in to Sakai?==
 
==How do I log in to Sakai?==
  
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===<font color="navy">Credit students</font>===
 
'''To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!'''
 
'''To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!'''
  
* Go to http://sakai.durhamtech.edu
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* Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
 
* Enter your Sakai user id and password:
 
* Enter your Sakai user id and password:
 
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* If you don't know your WebAdvisor password, follow these steps: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_my_password.3F What if I forget my password?]
 
* If you don't know your WebAdvisor password, follow these steps: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_my_password.3F What if I forget my password?]
 
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===<font color="green">Non-credit students</font>===
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'''The first time you use Durham Tech’s Sakai system, you must set up your password. For complete instructions, see this handout:'''
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* [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin-noncredit.pdf|Non-Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai]] (PDF)
  
 
==What if I forget my password?==
 
==What if I forget my password?==
* Go to http://sakai.durhamtech.edu
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* Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
* [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/portal/site/!gateway/page/f1ac20c9-6ce8-4548-b0a7-f31a41b1e21a Reset your password]
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* Click [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/portal/site/!gateway/page/f1ac20c9-6ce8-4548-b0a7-f31a41b1e21a Reset password]
<font color=green>'''IMPORTANT''':</font> Changing your password in Sakai automatically changes your WebAdvisor password and vice versa. The two will always be the same!
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<font color=red>'''IMPORTANT''':</font> Changing your Sakai password automatically changes your WebAdvisor and ConnectMail passwords too.
  
 
===Need help resetting your password?===
 
===Need help resetting your password?===
* Instructions for resetting your [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/1/15/Resetting-DTCC-password.pdf DTCC password] (DTCC)
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* Instructions for [[Media:Resetting-DTCC-password.pdf|resetting your password]] (PDF)
* Contact the IT help desk at '''919-536-7200 ext.6111'''
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* If you encounter problems resetting your password, contact the ITS help desk at [mailto:helpdesk@durhamtech.edu helpdesk@durhamtech.edu] or '''919-536-7200 ext.6111'''
  
 
==What do I do after logging in?==
 
==What do I do after logging in?==
 
===Sakai Tutorial===
 
===Sakai Tutorial===
The first time a user (instructor or student) logs in to Sakai, a brief tutorial displays presenting basic info about the features and layout of Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time for a refresher. Access the tutorial by clicking on User icon at the top right corner of the screen (to the left of the Logout button) and choosing Tutorial.
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The first time you log in, a brief tutorial appears that gives basic info about using Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time by clicking the User icon at the top right corner of the screen.
 
<!-- [[Image:MyWorkspace.jpg|thumb|My Workspace]]<br> -->
 
<!-- [[Image:MyWorkspace.jpg|thumb|My Workspace]]<br> -->
 
===My Workspace===
 
===My Workspace===
When you log into Sakai, you are in "'''My Workspace''',” a private area where you can access your course sites (under “'''More Sites'''”) and store private files (in “'''Resources'''”).  My Workspace also displays an aggregated '''Calendar''' and '''Recent Announcements''' from your course sites.
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Each time you log into Sakai, you land in "My Workspace," an area where you can access your courses and store private files.  My Workspace also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from all of your course sites.
 
===Verify your email address in Sakai===
 
===Verify your email address in Sakai===
Click on '''Account''' on the left to verify your email address. If no email address is listed (or if the address listed is incorrect), contact Sakai help: [mailto:sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu]
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<font color="red">'''The first time you log in:'''</font> Click on '''Account''' on the left to verify your email address. Emails your instructor sends to you through Sakai will go to this address.
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* If your email address is missing or incorrect, contact Sakai help: [mailto:sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu]
  
 
==How do I access my course in Sakai?==
 
==How do I access my course in Sakai?==
 
<!-- [[Image:MoreSites.jpg | thumb | Sites]]<br> -->
 
<!-- [[Image:MoreSites.jpg | thumb | Sites]]<br> -->
Click on the '''More Sites'''link at the top of the screen (to the right of the Durham Tech logo) to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.
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Click on the '''More Sites''' link at the top of the screen to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.
 
 
<font color=green>'''REMEMBER:'''</font>  Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.
 
  
 
==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?==  
Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.
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Course sites on Sakai usually become available '''on the course start date''' to students who have registered and paid.
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==Where are my Course Materials in Sakai?==
 
 
 
* After you click on your course title, you'll start at your course '''Home''' page.
 
* On your '''Home''' page, you'll usually see the title of your course, often you'll see the course description, you may see a picture, and this is where you'll probably see your instructor's name and contact information.
 
Home
 
Announcements
 
Syllabus
 
Resources
 
Schedule
 
Gradebook
 
Syllabus
 
Statistics
 
Site Info
 
Help
 
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==Where do I go for help?==
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If you don't see your course listed in Sakai, check with your instructor to make sure he/she is using Sakai and to find out when he/she will make the course site visible to students.
  
 
See [[Contact Sakai Support]]
 
See [[Contact Sakai Support]]

Revision as of 14:29, 13 December 2013

What is Sakai?

Sakai is a system for accessing course materials online. Instructors use Sakai in a variety of ways – for example, to provide course information, handouts, assignments, tests, grades, or online discussions.

What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?

To access a course on Sakai you need:

  • a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
  • an email address
    • Note: Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
  • a reasonably current web browser (Firefox 11 or higher is the recommended browser) Download Firefox
  • JavaScript and cookies enabled (How to enable javascript and cookies)

Note to Mac users: Use the free Firefox web browser instead of Safari.

How do I log in to Sakai?

Credit students

To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!

Your Sakai user id is the same as your WebAdvisor user id.
Format: last name + first initial + last 4 digits of your Durham Tech ID number (Example: doej1234)

  • If your last name is long, your user id contains only the first 15 characters
  • User ids do not contain spaces, hyphens, or other special characters

Your Sakai password is the same as your WebAdvisor password.

Non-credit students

The first time you use Durham Tech’s Sakai system, you must set up your password. For complete instructions, see this handout:

What if I forget my password?

IMPORTANT: Changing your Sakai password automatically changes your WebAdvisor and ConnectMail passwords too.

Need help resetting your password?

What do I do after logging in?

Sakai Tutorial

The first time you log in, a brief tutorial appears that gives basic info about using Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time by clicking the User icon at the top right corner of the screen.

My Workspace

Each time you log into Sakai, you land in "My Workspace," an area where you can access your courses and store private files. My Workspace also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from all of your course sites.

Verify your email address in Sakai

The first time you log in: Click on Account on the left to verify your email address. Emails your instructor sends to you through Sakai will go to this address.

How do I access my course in Sakai?

Click on the More Sites link at the top of the screen to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.

When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?

Course sites on Sakai usually become available on the course start date to students who have registered and paid.

If you don't see your course listed in Sakai, check with your instructor to make sure he/she is using Sakai and to find out when he/she will make the course site visible to students.

See Contact Sakai Support