This two hour, online, instructor led, introductory session provides an "in-depth" look at some specific tools within the Sakai system.  Participants will learn; more specifics around adding content to their workspace and sites, managing groups, administering tests and quizzes, facilitating communication, and getting the most out of assignments, the grade book, and course statistics.  There are no fees or pre-requisites to participate in these sessions, but having a basic understanding of Sakai or other course managment systems will be helpful.  These sessions will be "hands-on" and participants will be required to use Sakai and modify content during the session.  The course outlines are below:

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Advanced Sakai Topics (course outlines)

Length: 2 hours

Format: Online, Instructor Led

Advanced Sakai Topics (Content)

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have had "hands-on" experience with ...

• Managing the Sakai "Workspace"
• Working with the "Lesson Builder" Tool
• Working with "Modules"
• Adding and Using "Resources"

Advanced Sakai Topics (Groups)

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have had "hands-on" experience with ...

• Working with Groups and "Permissions"
• Working with Groups and "Resources"
• Working with "Forums"

Advanced Sakai Topics (Tests & Quizzes)

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have had "hands-on" experience with ...

• Setting up Question Types and Pools
• Deploying Tests & Quizzes
• Grading Tests & Quizzes
• Using Polls

Advanced Sakai Topics (Communication)

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have had "hands-on" experience with ...

• Managing Asynchronous Activities such as; Forums, Wikis, Blogs, Journals, Messages, and the Drop Box
• Managing Synchronous Activities such as; Chat and Adobe Connect

Advanced Sakai Topics (Assignments, Grade Book, and Course Statistics)

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have had "hands-on" experience with ...

• Creating and Grading Assignments and the Grade Book
• Working with the functions of the Grade Book
• Evaluating Course Site Usage