Sakai Help for Students

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Getting started

How do I log in? How do I reset my password? How do I find my courses? How do I upload a personal photo to my profile? Printable handouts: Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai (PDF) Non-Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai (PDF)

How to post in a forum

ALERT: Students are advised to clear your browser cache to avoid problems posting in the Forum. How do I create a new post? How do I spellcheck my post before submitting? How do I reply to another student's post? How do I navigate around in the forum? How do I create a link to a web site when posting or replying? How do I stop receiving emails of forum posts?

Taking a test or quiz in Sakai

How can I avoid problems with online tests? How do I start a test (or quiz) in Sakai? Are my test answers automatically saved? What happens when the test timer runs out? What if I lose access while taking a test? How do I see feedback after submitting a test?

How to submit papers or other assignments in Sakai

How do I submit assignments (such as papers) in Sakai? Where do I find my feedback from my instructor? Where do I find my assignment grade? If my paper was checked for plagiarism, how do I view the results?

How to attend a Meeting (BigBlueButton) in Sakai

What is a Meeting? Is it a web conference? Yes. Do I have to use a laptop or PC/Mac? Yes, at this time, unless you download the Puffin web browser app (Android or iDevices). I'm new to web conferencing, is there a video to show me how to set up my audio? Yes, here is the Setting up Audio in BigBlueButton video. Do I have to have a headset? Ask your instructor-if allowed, you can use "Listen" mode, and type in the Chat box instead. Do I have to have a webcam? Ask your instructor-usually you will not need a webcam.

How to view your Grades in Sakai

• How do I view grades in Gradebook Classic?
• How do I view grades in Gradebook?

How to add a Student page or Student Content in Sakai

• How do I add Student Content in Lessons?