New Tools, New Opportunities:
Teaching with Sakai
Chris Clark, October 1, 2013University of Notre Dame
http://goo.gl/fR2hvO
Supporting the pursuit of teaching excellenceby stimulating scholarly reflection andconversation about teaching
and encouraging the adoption ofpractices that enhance learning.
New* and Lesser-Known Tools
Sakai tools1. Lesson Builder*2. Sign-Up*3. Video Reserves*4. Drop Box
Integrated external tool5. iRubric
Lesson Builder
● Content options○ Questions - multiple choice or short answer○ From tools: assignment, test, forum, resource○ Students can create pages or make comments○ Set requirements for releasing content○ Lessons and questions can be graded
● Create multiple lessons● Group-aware
Help: http://goo.gl/mlA0J2
To join the demo course:tinyurl.com/ndteachsakai
Sign-Up Tool
Create and post meetings. Can be used for office hours, presentations, group projects ...● Options: recurring meetings, user-defined
time slots, attendance, calendar connection, wait list, etc.
● Group-aware● Summary - http://tinyurl.com/9jdmv47 ● Video demo - http://tinyurl.com/238y7nu
Video Reserves
● Integrated as a Sakai tool● Go to reserves.library.nd.edu
1. Add reserves to a course2. Request videos
● Two weeks' advance notice, please!
More: reserves.library.nd.edu/documentation
Drop Box Tool
Creates a course-specific personal folder for each student. Instructor can access all drop boxes in a class.● Students store homework, labs, essay drafts,
projects, journals – instructors add feedback.● Upload text, images, sound, video, etc.● Organize in folders and subfolders● All items are time-stamped
Summary - http://wp.me/prJu2-30m
Drop Box vs. Assignments
● One drop box, many assignments● Assignments connect to the Gradebook● Assignments have open and close dates● It’s easier to browse through drop boxes● Downloading drop boxes is generally easier
○ Downloading a specific activity may be easier in the Assignment tool
iRubric
Adds rubric functionality to the Gradebook tool.1. Create a Gradebook item in Sakai2. Build a rubric in iRubric3. Attach the rubric to the gradebook item4. Use the rubric to provide feedback
Handout: http://tinyurl.com/khphrnn
If you consider using one of these toolsand would like help with strategiesfor integrating it into a course,please contact the Kaneb Center!
Email - [email protected] Web - http://kaneb.nd.edu
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