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 workshop handout, logging in, navigating Sakai, tips for using Sakai, and student login sheet.

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

Subscribe to the Sakai Blog for the latest news for Durham Tech's Instructors about our Sakai Transition.

Sakai Videos

Check out Sakai videos on YouTube. Topics include: Sakai Procedures, Email and Email Archive, Lessons, Tests and Quizzes, Gradebook, Resources

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, Chat, Email, Email Archive, Forums, Meetings, Roster, Schedule (Calendar), and Sign-up tools.

Course Content Tools

Handouts include: Blogs, Sakai Lessons, SoftChalk Lessons, Polls, Resources, RSS Feeds, Site Info, Syllabus, Text Editor, Web Content, Wiki and Image Tips.