Sakai 2.9 Resources

Instructor Resources

Resources are available in PDF unless otherwise noted. Bookmark this page and check back often as new resources are added.

• Sakai Training

Learn about Sakai training required for all instructors using Sakai at Durham Tech.

• Sakai Procedures

Instructors who use Sakai at Durham Tech must follow the Sakai procedures.

• Getting Started with Sakai

Topics include: Intro to Sakai workshop handout, logging in, navigating Sakai, tips for using Sakai, and student login sheets.

• Sakai 11 Upgrade

Learn about the changes coming to Sakai this Fall

• Importing Course Content in Sakai

Handouts include: Copying content from one Sakai course to another.

• Sakai Project Sites (or see Project Sites for Advisors)

Sakai project sites can facilitate collaboration for college-sanctioned committees, teams, departments, clubs, etc.

• Durham Tech Sakai Blog

Subscribe to the Sakai Blog for the latest news for Durham Tech's Instructors.

• All Sakai Instructor YouTube Videos
  • Gradebook and Forums: Intro to the Gradebook, Create Forums/Topics, Grade Sakai Discussion Posts,
  • Assignments/Turnitin and Lessons: Setup Assignments (and Turnitin), Grade Assignments, Intro to Lessons,
  • Tests & Quizzes: Create Tests and Quizzes, Publish Tests & Quizzes, Grade Tests & Quizzes,
  • Email and Email Archive/Resources: How to use Email and Email Archive, How to use Resources

Sakai Tools

Sakai has a lot of tools that you can add to and use in your courses! Check out Durham Tech's Sakai Tools List.

• Assessments

Videos and Handouts include: Using Sakai Tests & Quizzes tool.

• Assignments and Drop Box

Videos and Handouts include: Using Sakai Assignments (and Turnitin) and Drop Box tools.

• Communication Tools

Handouts include: Using Sakai Announcements, Chat, Email, Email Archive, Forums, Groups, Meetings (Web Conferencing), Schedule (Calendar), and Sign-up tools.

• Course Content Tools

Handouts include: Blogs, Home Page, Images, Sakai Lessons, SoftChalk Lessons, Math/Science Editor, Podcasts, Polls, Resources, RSS Feeds, Site Info, Syllabus, Text Editor, Add Videos, Add Voki, Web Content, and Wiki.

• Course Statistics

Handouts include: Using Sakai Statistics and Sakai User Activity tool.

• Gradebook

Videos and Handouts include: Using Sakai Gradebook.

Top Sakai Blog Posts

Preparing for Next Semester

• How do I display Vimeo and YouTube videos in Sakai?

Before the Semester Starts

• Sakai Tests: Latest Tips for Instructors

End of Semester Tips

• Five End of Semester Grading Tips

Troubleshooting Sakai

• Essential Sakai Tips Instructors and Students Need to Know

General Handouts

• Copyright Information for Instructors
• Course Design Tips
• Do your Students Look at what you Post?
• What is Universal Design for Learning?
• What is a Flipped classroom? Why would I use it?