Difference between revisions of "What's New in Sakai 11"
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| − | * After logging in to Sakai 11, you'll click on a ''' | + | * After logging in to Sakai 11, you'll click on a new '''Sites button''' to access your courses. |
* On the Sites menu, you can mark any site as a "'''favorite'''" by clicking on the star next to the site title. Your "favorite" sites always appear along the top bar for quick access. | * On the Sites menu, you can mark any site as a "'''favorite'''" by clicking on the star next to the site title. Your "favorite" sites always appear along the top bar for quick access. | ||
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* Within a course site, few things have moved around: | * Within a course site, few things have moved around: | ||
| − | ** The Publish button is now front and center | + | ** The Publish button is now front and center. |
** Controls to "view site as student" are on the left, at the top of the course menu. | ** Controls to "view site as student" are on the left, at the top of the course menu. | ||
** The top button on the course menu is now labeled "'''Overview'''". (Previously, it was labeled "Home".) | ** The top button on the course menu is now labeled "'''Overview'''". (Previously, it was labeled "Home".) | ||
Revision as of 12:29, 8 December 2016
On December 19, 2016, Durham Tech's Sakai system was upgraded from version 2.9 to version 11.
This page provides basic information to introduce instructors to Sakai 11.
- Note: For more information on using Sakai 11, visit Sakai Resources for Instructors.
Contents
Major changes in Sakai 11
Interface Redesign
Sakai 11 has a completely new look-and-feel, designed to display well on mobile devices. This is definitely the biggest change!
- After logging in to Sakai 11, you'll click on a new Sites button to access your courses.
- On the Sites menu, you can mark any site as a "favorite" by clicking on the star next to the site title. Your "favorite" sites always appear along the top bar for quick access.
- Within a course site, few things have moved around:
- The Publish button is now front and center.
- Controls to "view site as student" are on the left, at the top of the course menu.
- The top button on the course menu is now labeled "Overview". (Previously, it was labeled "Home".)
Lessons
Gradebook Classic vs. the all-new Gradebook
Syllabus
Other changes
Tests & Quizzes
Assignments
Resources
Text Editor Toolbar
Roster
Minimal to no changes
The following tools have changed very little, if at all, in Sakai 11:
- Announcements
- Forums
- Email/Email Archive
- Blogs
- Drop Box
- Chat Room
- Meetings
