Sakai 11 Upgrade
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What is Sakai 11?
Sakai 11 is a new version of Sakai that was released in late July 2016.
When will Durham Tech upgrade to Sakai 11?
Durham Tech is scheduled to upgrade to Sakai 11 on December 19, 2016.
What's new and different in Sakai 11?
Sakai 11 has a new look-and-feel, designed for easier viewing on mobile devices and tablets. In addition…
- 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.
- The Gradebook tool will offer options for recording extra credit. A new spreadsheet interface is also in the works, which makes entering grades easier.
- Building assessments in Tests & Quizzes is exactly the same, but you will find two new question types: hot spot and extended matching. Also, test settings have been streamlined, and a new option lets you give specific students extra time or a different time frame for taking a test.
- The Assignments tool is the same too, but with new features for Peer Review and Group Submission.
- The Syllabus tool is also expected to change. (Details tbd.)
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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?
Lots of functions are unchanged in the new version. The following tools have no changes (or minor, barely noticeable changes) in Sakai 11:
- Announcements
- Forums
- Blogs
- Resources
- Drop Box
- Email Archive
- Chat
- Meetings
- Import from Site
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 before the upgrade 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!
