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==Where do I go for help?==
 
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If you need help with Sakai, several options are available:
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It's important to let your instructor know if you’re having a problem that may affect your ability to complete your assignments. Instructors organize their courses differently so the answer to your question may be specific to the way they are doing things.
 
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===Check out the online help resources===
 
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Visit the [http://tinyurl.com/dtcc-sakai-help Sakai Help for Students] resources.
 
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===Contact Durham Tech's Instructional Technologies team===
 
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* '''Email''':  [mailto:sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu]<br>
 
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* '''Phone''':  919-536-7213 (Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm)<br>
 
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This [http://www.screencast.com/users/CharleneWest/folders/Jing/media/91689959-a4d4-4721-96f2-b477a4702c2f short video] covers logging in to Sakai, important account settings, and basic navigation. -->
 
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[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/2/22/Sakai_pilot2_student_handout.pdf Sakai Student Login Handout] (PDF)
 
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==What do I do the first time I log in?==
 
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Immediately after your first login to Sakai, be sure to complete these important steps to finish setting up your account:
 
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'''Note:'''  Profiles2 works similarly to facebook. Using Profiles2 you can make "connections" with other Sakai users (like friends on facebook), and you can post status updates that your connections will see.  If you are a Twitter user, you can set your Preferences to send these status updates to Twitter.
 
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
 
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* Click on the "Forgot Password?" link. (It's in the lower right area. You may have to scroll down to see it.)
 
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
 
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Revision as of 15:18, 13 December 2013

What is Sakai?

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Sakai is Durham Tech’s new system for accessing course materials online. Sakai is similar in many ways to Blackboard but offers an updated interface and new tools for collaboration and learning.

Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.

What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?

The requirements are pretty much the same as for Blackboard. You will need:

  • a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
  • an email address
    • Note: Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
  • a reasonably current web browser (Firefox 11 or higher is the recommended browser) Download Firefox
  • JavaScript and cookies enabled (How to enable javascript and cookies)

Note to Mac users: Use the free Firefox web browser instead of Safari.

How do I log in to Sakai?

To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!

Your Sakai user id is the same as your WebAdvisor user id.
Format: last name + first initial + last 4 digits of your Durham Tech ID number (Example: doej1234)

  • If your last name is long, your user id contains only the first 15 characters
  • User ids do not contain spaces, hyphens, or other special characters

Your Sakai password is the same as your WebAdvisor password.

What if I forget my password?

IMPORTANT: Changing your password in Sakai automatically changes your WebAdvisor password and vice versa. The two will always be the same!

Need help resetting your password?

  • Instructions for resetting your DTCC password (DTCC)
  • Contact the IT help desk at 919-536-7200 ext.6111

What do I do after logging in?

Sakai Tutorial

The first time a user (instructor or student) logs in to Sakai, a brief tutorial displays presenting basic info about the features and layout of Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time for a refresher. Access the tutorial by clicking on User icon at the top right corner of the screen (to the left of the Logout button) and choosing Tutorial.

My Workspace

When you log into Sakai, you are in "My Workspace,” a private area where you can access your course sites (under “More Sites”) and store private files (in “Resources”). My Workspace also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from your course sites.

Verify your email address in Sakai

Click on Account on the left to verify your email address. If no email address is listed (or if the address listed is incorrect), contact Sakai help: sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu

How do I access my course in Sakai?

Click on the “More Sites” link at the top of the screen (to the right of the Durham Tech logo) to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.

REMEMBER: Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.

When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?

Sakai will replace Blackboard at Durham Tech by December 2013. Until then, as we phase in Sakai, some of your courses may use Sakai and others may use Blackboard. If you don’t see all of your courses on Sakai or on Blackboard – don’t panic! Check with your instructor to find out which system he or she is using for your course.

Where do I go for help?

See Contact Sakai Support

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