[Using Sakai] [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc] [DG:, Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool

Tue Mar 19 08:58:13 PDT 2013

Alot of our faculty opt to simply attach a PDF version of their syllabus
into the Syllabus tool (so the item just contains a link to the document
which is then downloaded to their local machine) -While this does not make
full use of the Syllabus tool (rich text editor >> interactive syllabus)
its how our users seem to be adopting/interpreting the technology.

Therefore, some sort of PDF reader within the Syllabus tool, similar to
when a user adds Multimedia content via the Lessons tool, would be a cool
option to see integrated into the rich text editor.

--Francesca

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Marshall Feldman <marsh at uri.edu> wrote:

>  For two semesters now, I've had success using the Lessons tool for my
> syllabi. I create a long syllabus, with course policies, grading schemes,
> etc. as a pdf, and I create a very abbreviated Lessons page with nothing
> but a table containing a week-by-week list of topics, assigned reading,
> assignment available/due dates, exam dates, etc. At the top of the Lessons
> page I put my contact information and a link to the pdf version of the
> Syllabus. I assign the long version as a reading assignment for the first
> week. After that, the students just use the short version unless they need
> to look up a policy. The short version appears as a tab to the left,
> relabeled "Syllabus."
>
> Enhancements to this implementation would include (1) some kind of
> accordion to open/close rows of the table when they are/are not needed, (2)
> a gizmo that automatically scrolls the focus to the row for the current
> date, and (3) an automatic date maker that maps each row or something like
> "Week 10" to the current date and add the date to the table (e.g., "Week
> 10, March 18-24"). These probably can be implemented easily using jQuery,
> but I haven't had the time.
>
> This seems to address Ann's concerns, it does more than just add an
> accordion feature to the Syllabus tool, it offers great flexibility to the
> instructor, and it's available now.
>
>     Marsh Feldman
>
> On 3/19/13 9:34 AM, sakai-user-request at collab.sakaiproject.org wrote:
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:23:49 -0700
> From: Katie Golus <kgolus at antioch.edu> <kgolus at antioch.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Using Sakai] [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc] [DG:
> 	Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool
> To: "Jensen, Ann E" <aj14 at txstate.edu> <aj14 at txstate.edu>
> Cc: "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>
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> I agree with Ann's comments entirely.  This would be great to see.
>
> Thanks,
> Katie
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> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Jensen, Ann E <aj14 at txstate.edu> <aj14 at txstate.edu> wrote:
>
>
>   I agree. Syllabi tend to be lengthy and somewhat overwhelming,
> especially in fully online courses. The proposed functionality would help
> students quickly find assignment and due date information without having to
> scroll through a lengthy document or open a separate schedule page or
> document. I would love to see this in CLE.****
>
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> Ann ****
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> *From:* pedagogy-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org [mailto:pedagogy-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org] *On Behalf Of *RebaAnna Lee
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:57 AM
> *To:* Ward, Lynn E.
> *Cc:* Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee;
> end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org;sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org;openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org; sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org;pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org
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> *Subject:* Re: [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc] [DG: Open Forum]
> Possible update to Syllabus tool****
>
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>
> All,
> I think the change would encourage more of our faculty to use the syllabus
> tool. I agree with Lynn that it is a valuable addition for encouraging the
> faculty to use the tool in a new way.
>
>
>
> -- Reba-Anna
>
>
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> Associate Director, Academic Technology and eLearning
> Marist College
> Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
> (845) 575-3516rebaanna.lee at marist.edu
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>
>
>
> From:        "Ward, Lynn E." <leward at iupui.edu> <leward at iupui.edu>
> To:        Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>, "pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org" <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org" <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
> Cc:        Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org
> >
> Date:        03/13/2013 09:28 AM
> Subject:        Re: [sakai2-tcc] [DG: Open Forum] Possible update to
> Syllabus tool
> Sent by:        sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org ****
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>
>
>
>
> I don't know many people who post multiple syllabi for one course, but
> this seems like a nice improvement that could lead to using the Syllabus
> tool differently?for example, breaking it up into shorter, more easily
> digestible sections instead of posting a single, very long document.  This
> would make it easier for students to find what they are looking for in the
> Syllabus.
>
> Lynn
>
>
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>
> *From: *Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>*
> Date: *Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:52 PM*
> To: *"pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org" <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
> "openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org" <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "
> sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>*
> Cc: *Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org>*
> Subject: *Re: [DG: Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool
>
> Question came up regarding Accessibility. Answer:
>
> Keyboard interaction
>
> When focus is on a header, the following key commands are available:
>
> UP/LEFT - Move focus to the previous header. If on first header, moves
> focus to last header.
> DOWN/RIGHT - Move focus to the next header. If on last header, moves focus
> to first header.
> HOME - Move focus to the first header.
> END - Move focus to the last header.
> SPACE/ENTER - Activate panel associated with focused header.
>
>
> On Mar 12, 2013, at 3:51 PM, Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>
>
> wrote:
>
> [to pedagogy, openforum, end-user-support, sakai-user]
>
> Dear All,
>
> Bryan Holladay has created a new feature in the Syllabus tool (sponsored
> by Columbia). It is an "accordion" view of the syllabus sections (see
> screen cast below). The printing feature stays the same as in the current
> version of Syllabus (one long page) and there is a property that can be set
> to determine which item in the "accordion" is open by default. Bryan set it
> so it automatically scrolls to the opened item (both in portal or tool
> view).
>
> Ultimately the TCC (Technical Coordination Committee, of which I am *not*
> a part, fyi) and tool owners will make the call of whether this gets into
> Sakai CLE, but we thought it would be interesting to get some input on
> this. Please take a look at the screencast and the Jira and let us know
> what you think. Is this an improvement? Does it meet a need?
>
> Here is a screen cast of the feature: http://screencast.com/t/kK7UGzXu
>
> Jira is https://jira.sakaiproject.org/browse/SAK-23342
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neal Caidin
>
> Sakai CLE Community Coordinatornealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org
> Skype: nealkdin
> AIM: ncaidin at aol.com
>
>
>
>
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