Sakai Upgrade: What to Expect?
Dear UG Community,
As we transition to the upgraded Sakai LMS, please note the following important details to ensure a smooth experience:
- Login details: Logging in to the new Sakai LMS instance will require your current MIS web (ITS) credentials i.e. your staff/student ID and your current PIN. Any change in PIN on the old and archived LMS will not work. You must use the current PIN to login then you can proceed to change your PIN on Sakai.
- URLs for accessing Sakai: While you will be able to access and login to the Sakai LMS instance via its URL https://sakai.ug.edu.gh. Note that this new version of the Sakai LMS will only contain courses for this current Academic Year and semester i.e. First Semester 2024/2025 Academic Year.
- Access to Archived Data: The archived Sakai site (https://old-sakai.ug.edu.gh/portal) is available solely for viewing or exporting data to the current system. Additional documentation will be provided with instructions for exporting and importing data.
- Invalid accounts: Some users may encounter issues when accessing or logging in to the new Sakai LMS instance. If you experience such issues, please submit a request for account creation using sakai@ug.edu.gh.
- Turnitin Access: Upon first login, users will not have automatic access to the Turnitin Course Site “RCOMM 100” for checking the Similarity Index of their work. Further documentation will be provided to guide users through re-enrollment to regain access. No new submissions are allowed in the archived system, but pending reports can still be retrieved.
- Different User Interfaces: The upgraded Sakai LMS instance features an enhanced User Interface design, providing a modernized look and improved usability.,
- The old Sakai instance, accessible at https://old-sakai.ug.edu.gh/portal, is available only for viewing past courses and should not be used for any teaching or learning activities.
If you have any questions, please contact us at sakai@ug.edu.gh