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==What is Sakai?== | ==What is Sakai?== | ||
| − | + | Sakai is a system for accessing course materials online. Instructors use Sakai in a variety of ways – for example, to provide course information, handouts, assignments, tests, grades, or online discussions. | |
| − | Sakai is | ||
| − | + | * To learn more, watch the brief [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMGXfVh7xEU Sakai Tour] video. | |
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==What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?== | ==What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?== | ||
| − | + | To access a course on Sakai you need: | |
* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access | * a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access | ||
* an email address | * an email address | ||
** '''Note''': Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech) | ** '''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) [http://www.mozilla.com Download Firefox] | * a reasonably current web browser ('''Firefox 11 or higher''' is the recommended browser) [http://www.mozilla.com Download Firefox] | ||
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* JavaScript and cookies enabled ''([[How to enable javascript and cookies]])'' | * JavaScript and cookies enabled ''([[How to enable javascript and cookies]])'' | ||
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==How do I log in to Sakai?== | ==How do I log in to Sakai?== | ||
| + | ===<font color="navy">Credit students</font>=== | ||
'''To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!''' | '''To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!''' | ||
| − | * Go to | + | * Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu |
* Enter your Sakai user id and password: | * Enter your Sakai user id and password: | ||
<p><div class="messagebox" style="border-style: dotted; border-width: thin; background-color: #FFFFCC; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;"> | <p><div class="messagebox" style="border-style: dotted; border-width: thin; background-color: #FFFFCC; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;"> | ||
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* If you don't know your WebAdvisor password, follow these steps: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_my_password.3F What if I forget my password?] | * If you don't know your WebAdvisor password, follow these steps: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Sakai:_Logging_in#What_if_I_forget_my_password.3F What if I forget my password?] | ||
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| + | ===<font color="green">Non-credit students</font>=== | ||
| + | '''The first time you use Durham Tech’s Sakai system, you must set up your password. For complete instructions, see this handout:''' | ||
| + | * [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin-noncredit.pdf|Non-Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai]] (PDF) | ||
==What if I forget my password?== | ==What if I forget my password?== | ||
| − | * Go to | + | * Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu |
| − | * [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/portal/site/!gateway/page/f1ac20c9-6ce8-4548-b0a7-f31a41b1e21a Reset | + | * Click [https://sakai.durhamtech.edu/portal/site/!gateway/page/f1ac20c9-6ce8-4548-b0a7-f31a41b1e21a Reset password] |
| − | <font color= | + | <font color=red>'''IMPORTANT''':</font> Changing your Sakai password automatically changes your WebAdvisor and ConnectMail passwords too. |
===Need help resetting your password?=== | ===Need help resetting your password?=== | ||
| − | * Instructions for | + | * Instructions for [[Media:Resetting-DTCC-password.pdf|resetting your password]] (PDF) |
| − | * | + | * If you encounter problems resetting your password, contact the ITS help desk at [mailto:helpdesk@durhamtech.edu helpdesk@durhamtech.edu] or '''919-536-7200 ext.6111''' |
==What do I do after logging in?== | ==What do I do after logging in?== | ||
===Sakai Tutorial=== | ===Sakai Tutorial=== | ||
| − | The first time | + | The first time you log in, a brief tutorial appears that gives basic info about using Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time by clicking the User icon at the top right corner of the screen. |
<!-- [[Image:MyWorkspace.jpg|thumb|My Workspace]]<br> --> | <!-- [[Image:MyWorkspace.jpg|thumb|My Workspace]]<br> --> | ||
===My Workspace=== | ===My Workspace=== | ||
| − | + | Each time you log into Sakai, you land in "My Workspace," an area where you can access your courses and store private files. My Workspace also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from all of your course sites. | |
===Verify your email address in Sakai=== | ===Verify your email address in Sakai=== | ||
| − | Click on '''Account''' on the left to verify your email address. If | + | <font color="red">'''The first time you log in:'''</font> Click on '''Account''' on the left to verify your email address. Emails your instructor sends to you through Sakai will go to this address. |
| + | * If your email address is missing or incorrect, contact Sakai help: [mailto:sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@durhamtech.edu] | ||
==How do I access my course in Sakai?== | ==How do I access my course in Sakai?== | ||
<!-- [[Image:MoreSites.jpg | thumb | Sites]]<br> --> | <!-- [[Image:MoreSites.jpg | thumb | Sites]]<br> --> | ||
| − | Click on the | + | Click on the '''More Sites''' link at the top of the screen to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course. |
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==When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?== | ==When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?== | ||
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| − | + | If you don't see your course listed in Sakai, check with your instructor to make sure he/she is using Sakai and to find out when he/she will make the course site visible to students. | |
See [[Contact Sakai Support]] | See [[Contact Sakai Support]] | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 13 December 2013
Contents
What is Sakai?
Sakai is a system for accessing course materials online. Instructors use Sakai in a variety of ways – for example, to provide course information, handouts, assignments, tests, grades, or online discussions.
- To learn more, watch the brief Sakai Tour video.
What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?
To access a course on Sakai you 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?
Credit students
To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for WebAdvisor!
- Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
- Enter your Sakai user id and password:
Non-credit students
The first time you use Durham Tech’s Sakai system, you must set up your password. For complete instructions, see this handout:
What if I forget my password?
- Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
- Click Reset password
IMPORTANT: Changing your Sakai password automatically changes your WebAdvisor and ConnectMail passwords too.
Need help resetting your password?
- Instructions for resetting your password (PDF)
- If you encounter problems resetting your password, contact the ITS help desk at helpdesk@durhamtech.edu or 919-536-7200 ext.6111
What do I do after logging in?
Sakai Tutorial
The first time you log in, a brief tutorial appears that gives basic info about using Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time by clicking the User icon at the top right corner of the screen.
My Workspace
Each time you log into Sakai, you land in "My Workspace," an area where you can access your courses and store private files. My Workspace also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from all of your course sites.
Verify your email address in Sakai
The first time you log in: Click on Account on the left to verify your email address. Emails your instructor sends to you through Sakai will go to this address.
- If your email address is missing or 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 see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.
When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?
Course sites on Sakai usually become available on the course start date to students who have registered and paid.
If you don't see your course listed in Sakai, check with your instructor to make sure he/she is using Sakai and to find out when he/she will make the course site visible to students.
