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As Sakai's GradeBook does not yet provide adequate support for larger classes with multiple sections, we do not recommend instructors of such courses participate at this time.As Sakai's GradeBook does not yet provide adequate support for larger classes with multiple sections, participation by professors of such courses is not recomended at this time.
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At this time, Sakai does not adequately handle large classes with multiple sections. Programmers at UC Davis and UC Berkely are working hard to resolve add this issuefunctionality. Until then, we recommend you stick with the old MyUCDavis course management tools. To be notified when the tools you need are added, please request to be added to the sakai-info@ucdavis.edu mailing list.
I use QuizBuilder and GradeBook frequently. Does Sakai have all the same features I'll need?
Sakai has both a GradeBook and a QuizBuilder; however, at this time both tools are missing some the functions that instructors may require. For that reason, it is suggested that instructors use the MyUCDavis traditional GradeBook and QuizBuilder within MyUCDavis until additional functionalities are added to the tools and they are synced more adequately to other major campus system, such as SISWeb and BANNER. If you would like to be notified when Sakai is upgraded and these tools become fully functional, please subscribe to our mailing list at MAILING LIST TO BE CREATED
What is the Sakai pilot project and why should I join?
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all issues are resolved. To be notified when the tools you need are added, please request to be added to the sakai-info@ucdavis.edu mailing list.
What is the Sakai pilot project and why should I join?
The Pilot Projects provides a route for those interested in Sakai to play a primary role in its construction and release. By practicing with the system and offering suggestions, pilot users provide programmers with an invaluable perspective on users needs.
Pilot participants participate in the following activities:
- Test and closely evaluate new collaboration and learning tools
- Identify suggestions and issues encountered
- Prioritize enhancements to suit the system to your needs
- Receive one on one technical support from team members, as well as the dedicated ET Partners.
- Provide recommendations to guide the direction of Sakai development.
How do I give a presentation to my department, encouraging them to explore and perhaps adopt Sakai for their own needs?
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http://mediaworks.ucdavis.edu:8080/confluence/x/Wgs draw from this page: winter pilot kickoff document
What is the Faculty Mentoring Faculty Mentoring Faculty Program (FMFP) and how do I get involved?
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Program (FMFP) and how do I get involved?
The Faculty Mentoring Faculty Program provides UC Davis faculty an opportunity to mentor and to learn from other faculty interested in instructional technology. Participants will learn about Sakai, as well as tools such as Macromedia Breeze.
Have others already tested and used Sakai?
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 then were trained to provide one on one support to faculty interested in using Sakai.
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How are others using Sakai?
LINK TO PILOT PROFILES HERE
Support and Training
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Who do I contact for support?
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- Discussion forums for critical discussion and group work.
- A Wiki a 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.
-h4. 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.-
-h4. How do I edit a wiki?
On a wiki, all you have to do is click the "Edit" link on the page you would like to make changes to. You'll see a small style guide to the right of your screen that explains how to format your text.-
-h4. Can we have more than one wiki?
For any single Work site, there is provided one editable wiki; however, your wiki can have as many pages as you'd like. As a result, if you'd like to seperate your wiki into two ares of study, or two research programs, simply add links to your first wiki pages for the desired secondary categories.-
-h4. How do we convert wiki information into a completed, static document?
There are a number of ways to accomplish this goal, depending on the length, depth, and complexity of your wiki. Simply copying and pasting text to a word processing program will work, though if this proves too time consuming, you should consider contacting IT Express to discuss other possible methods. Contact IT Express at 530-754-HELP (4357), e-mail them at ithelp@ucdavis.edu, or visit 182 Shields Library for walk-in assistance.-
-h4. How do you delete a wiki page?
At this time, there is no physical way to delete a wiki page. For the time being, simply choose to edit your page and then remove all content. Then, remove all links that point to that page.-
-h4. What happens if two people try to edit a wiki at the same time?
If a wiki page is edited by two people at approximately the same time, the first person to submit the edit will change the wiki content. The second person attempting to edit the page will receive a message stating that the wiki page has been updated with new content.-
Can I use Quizbuilder and Gradebook?
As Sakai's GradeBook does not yet provide adequate support for larger classes with multiple sections, participation by professors of such courses is not recomended at this time.
h4. Does Sakai support extended/complex mathematical symbols
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Can I use Sakai for my online grading?
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