Key Messages

What is a course management system?
What is SmartSite?
What can I do with SmartSite?
Why is MyUCDavis being replaced?
When will SmartSite be available?
When will SmartSite replace MyUCDavis?
Where can I find help?
Where can I find training?
Where is SmartSite going in the future?
What can I expect when I first start using the system?

The following are key messages that need to be communicated to the campus community. If concerns arise or examples of succesful communications are documented, please add them here.Key messages

• The transition from MyUCDavis to Sakai will take place and satisfy learning infrastructure needs.
• Ease of use
• The need for a change in pedagogy towards inquiry and collaboration.
• Features you won't find elsewhere
• It works!
• Easy, secure access
• Battle tested by colleagues and peers
• The tools and information you need, when you need them
• Easily customizable and extensible
• Integrated with major campus systems and databases
• Extensive support
• Runs anywhere at any time
• Continually improving
• Both MyUCDavis and Sakai will run concurrently for one year.
• Descriptions of and explanations for new tools (e.g wiki)
• What is a Wiki?
• What happens if two people edit a wiki at the same time?
• Like MyUCDavis but more flexible.