Sakai 19 Upgrade
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What is Sakai 19?
Sakai 19 is a new version of Sakai released in Spring 2019.
When will Durham Tech upgrade to Sakai 19?
Durham Tech is scheduled to upgrade to Sakai 19 on May 8, 2019.
What's new and different in Sakai 19?
Sakai 19 has a new look-and-feel, designed for easier viewing on mobile devices and tablets. In addition…
- You can create rubrics with Sakai 19's new Rubrics tool. You can add a rubric to the Assignments, Forums, Tests & Quizzes short answer/essay questions, and the Gradebook.
The Lessons tool has a new simplified interface, with consolidated menus and common tasks quickly accessible on the page. New layout options allow flexibility to arrange content in blocks or chunks.
- Gradebook Classic will be retired.
- The tool now called Gradebook has a completely redesigned spreadsheet interface.
- Building assessments in Tests & Quizzes is very much the same, with a new question type: hot spot. Also, test settings have been streamlined and simplified.
- The Assignments tool is the same too, but with new features for Peer Review and Group Submission.
- Resources is much the same, but now you can easily drag-and-drop files from your computer into Resources.
- The Syllabus tool also has a redesigned interface.
- The Schedule tool has been renamed Calendar.
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New mobile-friendly design
Lessons interface simplified
Lessons divided into blocks
Grade entry spreadsheet
Test settings
What will stay the same in Sakai 11?
Many functions are unchanged -- or nearly the same -- in the new version. The following tools have minimal changes in Sakai 11:
- Announcements
- Blogs
- Chat Room
- Drop Box
- Email Archive
- Forums
- Meetings
What will happen to my course content and data?
Content and data in your existing course sites (and project sites) will stay the same. Just the tools and buttons you use to interact with your content will look different, and some tools will have new features you can use. You can start building your Spring 2017 courses on the current version if you like and that content will still be there after the upgrade is done.
How will the Sakai 11 upgrade affect students?
Aside from the new look-and-feel, changes in functionality for students will be minimal. Instructional Technologies will provide videos and support materials for students, closer to the rollout of the new version.
How can I learn more about Sakai 11?
Instructional Technologies is hard at work learning and testing the new version, updating support materials, and planning training to help faculty make the transition. Starting in October 2016, a number of presentations, hands-on training sessions, and other resources will be available to help faculty learn the new features. Stay tuned for more info on Sakai 11 training opportunities!
