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Technology Support
Sakai
- Access Sakai: https://sakai.uri.edu/portal/
- Sakai must be accessed through a high-speed internet connection.
- The recommended web browser for using Sakai is Mozilla Firefox. Many Sakai functions will work in Internet Explorer, Safari, and Google Chrome, but have Firefox as backup is still encouraged.
- Click below to download the up-to-date version of each web browser
Text Editing Software
- Documents should be saved in a file format that is easily accessible.
- Microsoft Word 2007 and 2011 default to saving documents as “docx”, you can select “save as doc” in order to make your files available to older Microsoft programs.
- There is a free plugin for Office 2000 and 2003 users to read new file formats.
- Microsoft Works is not recommended, WordPerfect files should be saved as “doc”
- Most word processors can save and view “RTF” files, and “PDFs” are the most reliable way to present documents accurately across computers
- LibreOffice is a free software that saves files as “doc” or “rtf” format
Additional Support
- URI HelpDesk - http://www.uri.edu/helpdesk/
- HelpDesk Wiki - http://hdwiki.uri.edu/index.php/Main_Page
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enrollment for Online Summer Courses starts on February 25, 2013, check out what's being offered and register today!
student profile
Anna Vaccaro '12
Communication StudiesGender & Women's Studies
"Because of online courses, I was able to finish my degrees despite having limited childcare available to me as a single parent. As a student, I strongly benefited from the way the online format encourages active participation skills. Passivity is not an option in a classroom style that requires you to consistently, meaningfully contribute to the class in order to prove your presence and earn your grade."
