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As Sakai's GradeBook does not yet provide adequate support for larger classes with multiple sections, participation by instructorsof instructors of such courses is not recomended recommended at this time.
I have a large class with multiple sections, should I consider using Sakai to manage the class?
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What is the Sakai pilot project and why should I join?
The Pilot Projects provides provide 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.
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- 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.
If you are interesteed in joining a pilot project or would simply like more information about how you can get involved with Sakai, please send an e-mail to sakai-info@ucdavis.edu.
How do I
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arrange for a presentation to my department, encouraging them to explore and perhaps adopt Sakai for their own needs?
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- The Sakai Program Manager, Kirk Alexander (kdalex@ucdavis.edu) and the Training and Support Coordinator, Nancy Olsen (nsolsen@ucdavis.edu) are both available to speak with you and members of your department. Please e-mail them your questions and requests for more information.
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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. Moreover, many of our campuses, including UC Berkely and UC Merced are cooperatively testing the Sakai system. On our campus, Faculty specificically, 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.
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