Sakai: add Syllabus (Word document)
Sakai allows several different ways to post a syllabus; this tip sheet explains the most commonly-used method: simply uploading your syllabus, previously created as a Word document. Before beginning this process, you should confirm (in Word) that your syllabus is correct and named appropriately. The students will see the actual filename, so "English 101 Syllabus, spring 2008.doc" might be a better filename than "emily syl with new exam sched from bob 2.doc," if you see what I mean...
- choose Syllabus from the left-hand menu
- click the "Create/Edit" button at the top
- click the "Add" button at the top (note: "Redirect" is used only if you maintain a copy of your syllabus on a website)
- on the "Add syllabus" page, you must enter a title, which may be simply "Syllabus"
- scroll down past the large editing box (note: some instructors might write or paste the syllabus in this box)
- in most cases, leave the view set to "only for site"
- click the "Add Attachments" button near the bottom of the page
- next to "Upload local file," click the "Browse" button
- navigate through your computer until you locate the appropriate file for upload
- when you see your document listed under "Items to attach," click "Continue"
- WAIT! You're not quite done yet... you will be returned to the "Add syllabus" page and must scroll to the bottom of the page to click the "Post" button
- now you are done. You may click the "Preview" button at the top of the page to see your new syllabus item, with attachment
- when your students click on the Syllabus tool on the left-hand menu, they will see the item with the link to the attached Word document. When they click on the link, the syllabus document will open in Word (or they may be prompted to Open or Save)
