Transcript SAKAI TUTORIAL - Bethel University

SAKAI TUTORIAL
Getting Started
What is Sakai?
Sakai is the new Learning Management System for
Bethel University. It provides online classes in a format
that is easy to understand and easy to use. It is a leap
forward for students to have access to a digital learning
environment in today’s fast paced lifestyle.
My Workspace
When you first log into Sakai you will enter a white
screen with a blue header that says “LAMP”. This is
your individual workspace.
Before We Begin
To get the best view of Sakai you may need to change
your Screen Resolution. The higher the Resolution the
better. Right click on your Desktop and click
“Properties” or “Screen Resolution” (depending on
your version of Windows) to change your Resolution.
*Don’t forget to hit Apply after you change your
Settings*
My Workspace
From here you can:
• See any upcoming announcements
• Take any open Evaluations
• Control your Memberships
• Edit your personal profile
• Check out your Schedule
• And More!!
• *Note* - Your personal workspace
may not look exactly like this.
Finding Your Course
At the top of your Workspace you will find tabs for any
online course you are currently in. Click that tab to enter
that course.
Navigating a Course
Once inside your course you will notice the appearance
of the site will change to the Bethel University Theme.
The site will be set up very similar to “Your
Workstation” with only a few differences.
Naming of Course Listings
For our purposes all course listings will follow the same
naming convention. It will start with “BU_” and will be
followed by the course number and term.
EX.
BU_CIS 462 FA-12
How to Return to a Page
The back button does not work as you would expect in
Sakai. If you ever need to return to the previous page
hit the blue reset button at the top of the Sakai page. It
looks very similar to the picture below…
Course Homepage
Your Course Homepage will look very similar to the one
in the next slide. Notice how your courses are still at the
top of the page and how you have a few new tabs on
the left hand side as opposed to your “Workspace”.
Database Design CIS 462 Homepage
Course Tabs
Within each course is a set of course tabs.
These tabs help you navigate the site in an
easy way.
Course Tabs
With these tabs you can:
• Read any announcements
• Check out any Assignments
• See your grades
• Follow your Modules to stay on track
• Pull up any current resources
• Check out your schedule and syllabus
• Take any Tests or Quizzes that are open.
• *Note* - Your tabs may not appear exactly the
same.
Assignments
Most classes will be set up in a modular format under
the “Assignments” tab. This is a very straightforward
listing of assignments and tasks that need to be
completed on a weekly basis.
Assignments
Example of Modular Format:
By clicking the “Assignments” tab you
will be taken to a screen similar to the
one on the right.
You can easily navigate through the
links to ensure that you are completing
the assigned material.
Tests & Quizzes
On the “Test & Quizzes” tab you can take any
assignment that is open for the current week. Tests and
Quizzes may only be taken once and will usually be
graded instantly.
Tests & Quizzes
Example:
Resources
The “Resources” tab is where all extra materials not
contained within the “Modules” can be found. This
includes links, pictures, brochures, etc.
Drop Box
Drop box is a useful tool that allows you to have a
custom, private storage box that is viewable only by
you and your instructor. Once you log in for the first
time a “Drop Box” is automatically created for you. It
works much like an email attachment does.
HELP!!
One of the best things about Sakai is that the “Help”
tab is very useful for finding the answer to frequently
asked questions. Be sure to check it out first if you have
any problems navigating or using Sakai.