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More than 100 Universities across the globe have embraced SAKAI, including its originators: MIT, Stanford, University of Michigan, and Indiana University. On campus, Faculty recently tested Sakai in both the Winter and Spring 2006 pilot project under the Faculty Mentoring Faculty Program. In addition, several students have already experimented with the system and were trained to provide one on one support to faculty interested in using Sakai.
What are Worksites, how can I make one, and what I can do with one?
For each class, a Worksite is generated for use by both student and instructor. Beyond that, however, you can create an additional worksite for any number of university-related tasks. For example, if you would like to use all of the Sakai tools to help organize an academic club, you could create a worksite for chatting, discussion, and wiki-building within that community. Other possibilities include sports teams, events, study groups, creative writing workshops, etc.
How are others using Sakai?
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Are you offering training for those interested in using Sakai?
- NO/AJYes. For information on training and classes, please see our Training and Support Page
What documentation is available to get me up to speed on the new system?
- NO/CS/AJFor Sakai documentation, please see our Training and Support Page
What do I need to tell my students when introducing them to Sakai?
- CS/NO/AJ
Does Sakai have Browser requirements?
- MS
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If have a number of quizzes and a large Web site in MyUCDavis. How can I ensure all my course materials will successfully transfer to Sakai?
- CS/NO
How much storage space do I have in Sakai?
Sakai users are provided with 100mb of storage space.
- KA TO VERIFY THIS
Tools
Does Sakai have the old tools I am used to from MyUCDavis' course management tools?
At this time, Sakai has many of the same features and several additional ones. Unfortunately, at this time GradeBook and QuizBuilder do not adequately sync up to every campus system and thus some MyUCDavis faculty, such as , so those teaching large classes with multiple sections , should refrain from using the Sakai GradeBook and QuizBuilder until they are perfected. Programmers are working hard to get these programs ready for faculty usecontinue using MyUCDavis Course Management Tools at this time.
- KA: Is this the message we want to spread, or something different?
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- Discussion forums for critical discussion and group work.
- A Wiki or dynamic Web site created, edited, and maintained by your students, club-members, or research-associates.
*Web-Content for incorporating Web content directly into your project's Web site. - A Drop Box for file sharing
- Sequential Modules for automating the process of releasing content on your project's site slowly over the course of the quarter, year, etc.
For a complete listing of tools, please see LINK TO TOOLS PAGE
What is a wiki?
A wiki is unique, dynamic Web site that anyone can contribute to. With everyone having the ability to read, edit, add, and revert content, a collaborative, evolving environment is created that encourages critical thinking and a community respect between participants. For more information, see 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis.
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