2. An Introduction to Sakai Sakai is an open source software product used for setting up a Collaborative Learning Environment (CLE)

3. The Welcome Screen The Welcome Screen is your starting point. Locate the log in section the upper right corner of the page. Log in to the system by entering your user id and password. Jane **** © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

4. My Workspace The Home page of the worksite called My Workspace is the screen you will arrive at after you log in. This worksite is your personal command center. As all worksites in Sakai, it is identified by a tab. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

5. Let’s explore the Home Page of My Workspace. The appearance of the Home Page display will vary depending on what features the worksite owner has included. In general the Home Page display includes a Left Menu Bar and a number of sections in the center called Panels. Home Page Overview Menu Bar Panels © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

6. The Menu Bar lists the tools included in the site. This example displays the tools included in the My Workspace site. The Menu Bar: An Overview In this video we will explore a few of the items on the Menu Bar. For a more comprehensive explanation of the menu bar please reference the My Workspace documentation. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

7. Priorities: Time Zone & Social Networking Settings As a new user your initial tasks should begin with setting your time zone and establishing your Social Network. Setting your time zone will keep you consistent with the time zone of your geographical location and / or fellow Sakai users. Establishing your Social Network will identify you, your contacts and designate your privacy boundaries. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

8. Setting Your Time Zone Begin by selecting Preferences from the menu bar. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

9. Setting Your Time Zone On the Preferences screen, select Time Zone from the top grey bar. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

10. Setting Your Time Zone (con’t) On the next screen, select your time zone from the drop down list. This example is set for AmericaChicago. © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

11. The Profile tool, provides you with an area for social networking. Select Profile from the Menu Bar to open a window from which you can create your profile select your contacts and determine your privacy settings. Your Social Network Profile © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

12. Hold your cursor over to the right of the information sections and you will notice an Edit button appear. Selecting the Edit button opens the respective window for you to enter your information. Select Connections from the top menu to add your contacts and select Privacy to designate your privacy settings. Social Networking Profile (con’t) © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.

13. This concludes our overview of the My Workspace worksite. Be sure to refer to My Workspace documentation for a more comprehensive explanation. In Conclusion © 2012 Packaged Apps. All rights reserved.