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Sakai 12 - Lessons
Index of help topics for Lessons tool.
Sakai 12 - Lessons
Index of help topics for the Lessons tool.
Student Guide
- What is the Lessons tool?
- How do I navigate through Lessons pages?
- How do I view the Index of Pages?
Instructor Guide
Overview
- Video Tutorial Playlist for Instructors: Sakai Lessons
- What is the Lessons tool?
- How do I add the Lessons tool or create a new Lessons page?
- What items can I add to a Lessons page?
- How do I navigate through Lessons pages?
- How do I view the Index of Pages?
- How do I enable Lessons subpage navigation in the Tool Menu?
Adding and Editing Items on a Lessons Page
- How do I reorder items on a Lessons page?
- How do I add text to a Lessons page?
- How do I add a file from Resources to a Lessons page?
- How do I add a website link to a Lessons page?
- How do I embed a video from my computer on a Lessons page?
- How do I embed a YouTube video on a Lessons Page?
- How do I embed an audio file on a Lessons page?
- How do I add assignments to a Lessons page?
- How do I add forums or topics to a Lessons page?
- How do I add tests and quizzes to a Lessons page?
- How do I add an in-line question to a Lessons page?
- How do I allow comments to be posted on a Lessons page?
- How do I add a checklist on a Lessons page?
- How do I delete items on a Lessons page?
- How do I add subpages to a Lessons page?
- How do I copy items from one Lessons page to another?
Organizing and Rearranging Lessons Pages
- How do I add subpages to a Lessons page?
- How do I add additional top-level Lessons pages?
- How do I rename a Lessons page?
- How do I hide a Lessons page?
- How do I delete a top-level Lessons page?
- How do I delete a Lessons subpage?
- How do I move a Lessons page from one place to another?
- How do I copy or clone a Lessons page?
- How do I control access to Lessons pages?
Partitioning a Lessons Page into Sections
- How do I create visually distinct sections on a Lessons page?
- How do I create two columns inside a section on a Lessons page?
- How do I merge two sections on a Lessons page?
- How do I change the border or background color of a section?
Other Tasks
- How do I limit access to Lessons page items to groups?
- How do I allow students to add content to Lessons?
Design Tips
Consider the following tips and recommendations to self-assess both the quality of each Lessons page and the quality of the organization of Lessons pages (or page hierarchy) within a given course site in Sakai.
- Tip: Choose an organizing scheme, and partition your course into discrete units and lessons.
- Tip: Adopt a clear naming convention, and apply it consistently across the page hierarchy.
- Tip: Extend your naming convention to include Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, and Forums.
- Tip: Define the scope and purpose of each page.
- Tip: Edit each page to a modest length.
- Tip: Begin each page with a heading that matches the Lessons page title.
- Tip: Include an introductory paragraph and/or learning objectives on each page.
- Tip: Clarify the context, purpose, and expectations for each section, activity, etc.
- Tip: Apply standards of good visual design and accessibility throughout your pages.
- Tip: Plan in advance for updates.
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