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.

• 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 Project Sites

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.

• Sakai Videos

YouTube videos include: Sakai Procedures, Email and Email Archive, Gradebook, Lessons, Resources, Tests and Quizzes, Sakai Tour for Students.

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 Sakai Tests & Quizzes tool.

• Assignments and Drop Box

Handouts include: Using Sakai Assignments and Drop Box tools.

• Communication Tools

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

• Course Content Tools

Handouts include: Blogs, Sakai Lessons, SoftChalk Lessons, Math/Science Editor, 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

Handouts include: Using Sakai Gradebook.

Preparing for Next Semester

• Where can we find images to use in Sakai?
• How do I display Vimeo and YouTube videos in Sakai?
• What 3 Sakai Tools could I use this semester?
• New! Math/Science Editor in Sakai
• What Can I Use in Sakai to Help Students Before They Drift Away?
• Sakai Meetings Tips (BigBlueButton - Web Conferencing)
• Do's and Don'ts for Creating/Leading Online Meetings
• Language Instructors-You can update your Site Language

Before the Semester Starts

• Before Classes Start: Top 3 Instructor Tips
• Top 3 Sakai Student Questions and Answers
• 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
• Why can't Students see my Sakai images or files?

General Handouts

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