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 what Sakai training is required for all instructors using Sakai at Durham Tech.

• Sakai Procedures

Learn what every instructor must know to use Sakai successfully at Durham Tech.

• Getting Started with Sakai

Topics include: Intro to Sakai, logging in, navigating Sakai, and tips for using Sakai.

• Importing Course Content into Sakai

Handouts include: 5 Tips for Converting your Blackboard course to Sakai, Blackboard to Sakai Tool Translator, Importing Tests from Blackboard in to Sakai, and Copying content from one Sakai course to another.

• Sakai Transition Info

Handouts include: Sakai Transition FAQ and Sakai Info Sessions Presentation.

• Durham Tech Sakai Blog

The latest news for Durham Tech's Instructors about our Sakai Transition.

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

Handouts include: Using the Sakai Tests & Quizzes tool.

• Assignments and Drop Box

Handouts include: Using the Sakai Assignments and Drop Box tools.

• Communication Tools

Handouts include: Using the Sakai Announcements, Email, Email Archive, Forums, and Sign-up tools.

• Course Content Tools

Handouts include: Sakai Lessons, SoftChalk Lessons, Resources, Site Info, Syllabus, Text Editor, Web Content, and Image Tips.

• Course Statistics

Handouts include: Using the Sakai User Activity tool.

• Gradebook

Handouts include: Using the Sakai Gradebook.

General Handouts

• Copyright Information for Instructors (DTCC)

• Course Design Tips (DTCC)

• Sample Student Accounts (DTCC)