Sakai Training

Sakai Training Requirement

Before an instructor can use Sakai (or get a course site set up on Sakai), the instructor must complete the Intro to Sakai workshop. The Intro to Sakai workshop is offered in a face-to-face format, with several sessions offered each semester. It is also offered in an online format, which is always available and can be done at the instructor's convenience. In either format, the workshop takes about 3 hours to complete.

New employees

Full-time and part-time instructors who are new to Durham Tech must submit several college forms to Human Resources before they can access college systems and begin Sakai training. For detailed information on the forms that must be submitted before starting Sakai training, see Pre-Employment Paperwork for New Hires [ http://www.durhamtech.edu/hr/preemploymentforms.htm ] Note: After the required forms have been submitted, the new instructor's Durham login ID can be created within a few days. Then the new instructor will be able to log in to Sakai and begin training.

Optional Sakai Workshops

The Intro to Sakai workshop is a pre-requisite for all other Sakai training workshops. Additional (optional) workshops include Sakai Gradebook, Sakai Lessons, and Sakai Tests & Quizzes. At present, these optional workshops are offered in a face-to-face format only. However, the online version of the Intro to Sakai workshop includes a good introduction to advanced Sakai tools including Gradebook, Lessons, Tests & Quizzes, Forums, and Assignments.

Register for Sakai Training

Registration is required for all Sakai workshops. To view the schedule and to register, see the workshop registration page [ http://courses.durhamtech.edu/training/roster.cfm ] Note: Instructors may register for training using any email address that is convenient for them to check. (It does not have to be a Durham Tech address.) We will use this email address to send you workshop reminders and "getting started" instructions.

Instructors with prior Sakai experience

The training requirement can be waived for those who have used Sakai previously as an instructor at another institution. Instructors who wish to have the training requirement waived should be sure they are comfortable performing the

To request a Sakai training waiver

The program director or discipline chair must send an email to sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu with the following information:

• Instructor's name
• Instructor's Durham Tech ID number
• Instructor's email address
• Specify if the instructor will be teaching Credit OR Continuing Education OR Adult Education and Basic Skills courses
• Name of the institution where instructor used Sakai previously as an instructor