how do i migrate canvas content to a new course?

by Dustin Gleason 4 min read

Import Process

  • Select the course you would like to import the content into (i.e. a new course site)
  • Click Settings on the Course Navigation menu
  • Click Import Course Content on the right side of the page
  • In the Content Type menu, select Copy a Canvas Course.
  • Locate the course you want to copy content from by typing the name of the course
  • Click to select the desired course when it appears
  • Choose what you want to copy. We recommend copying all content and then clean up material you don’t rather than copying multiple times from the same course. ...
  • Canvas gives you the option to manually shift events and due dates or have the system shift the dates. We recommend manually updating the dates after you import the content.
  • Click Import.

Import Process
  1. Select the course you would like to import the content into (i.e. a new course site)
  2. Click Settings on the Course Navigation menu.
  3. Click Import Course Content on the right side of the page.
  4. In the Content Type menu, select Copy a Canvas Course.

How do I import content from one canvas course to another?

Canvas enables you to Import content from one Canvas course to another when you want to use or repurpose previously created content, including Course settings, Syllabus, Assignments, Modules, Files, Pages, and Discussions. When Importing, you can also adust the dates of Events and Assigments to match the course you Importing into.

How do I import content from Blackboard to my Canvas course?

Go to Settings in the Canvas course and click the Import Course Content button on the right Choose Blackboard 6/7/8/9 from the Content Type dropdown menu Locate the export.zip file on your computer Specify All content in the Content area of the page

How do I copy a canvas course into a new course shell?

How do I copy a Canvas course into a new course shell? 1 Open Settings. In Course Navigation, click the Settings link. 2 Copy Course Content. 3 Create Course Details. 4 Select Migration Content. 5 Adjust Events and Due Dates. More items

How do I add myself to a canvas course as an instructor?

When you copy a Canvas course using the Copy this Course button, you will be added to the course as an instructor automatically. Learn more about the Course Import Tool. Course imports may not include all content.

Can I copy content from one Canvas course to another?

0:202:38Copying Content from One Canvas Course to Another - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipCourse content on the import content page use the drop down to select copy a canvas course to searchMoreCourse content on the import content page use the drop down to select copy a canvas course to search for the course. From which you wish to copy. Simply type the course. Name.

How do I export a course from one course to another in Canvas?

Canvas for Elementary export packages retain the Canvas for Elementary theme.Open Settings. In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.Export Course. Click the Export Course Content link.Select Export Type. In the Export Type heading, click the Course radio button [1]. ... Download New Export.

How do I copy a module from one course to another in Canvas?

Open Modules. In Course Navigation, click the Modules link.Open Module Item Options. Locate the module item you wish to copy and click the Options icon [1]. ... Copy Module Item. Click the Copy button.View Copy Notification. Canvas displays a notification when the module item copies successfully [1]. ... View Copied Module Item.

How do I roll a course in Canvas?

If courses in the batch have different term types, the Manage Courses tool will roll over to the correct term, based on the academic year selected. Scroll down and click on Review and Rollover. A pop-up window appears with additional options: Select the required academic year.

What is export course content in Canvas?

You can export a Canvas course to give to someone in another Canvas account, to upload to another institution's account at a later date, or to create a copy as a backup on your local computer. You can import an export file into Canvas at any time.

Why can I not duplicate a module in Canvas?

External Tool (LTI) Assignments—A module cannot be duplicated if it contains an external tool (LTI) assignment. If a module contains an external tool assignment, the option to duplicate a module does not display in the module menu. Modules can be duplicated by removing the external tool assignment from the module.

How do I share Canvas content with another teacher?

Method 1: Share a Course Export PackageCreate a course export file from the settings page of the Canvas course you wish to share. ... Send the course export file to the desired recipient. ... The recipient downloads the course export file to their computer and then imports it into their Canvas course.

How to import all content from a course?

To import all content from the course, select the All Content radio button [1]. If you want to select specific content, click the Select specific content radio button [2]. Note: If you select the specific content option, you are required to select the content you want to import; this action cannot be cancelled.

What is a copied course?

Copied courses are added to the same subaccount as the course that is copied. Courses should be copied when you want to use or repurpose previously created content including course settings, syllabus, assignments, modules, files, pages, discussions, quizzes, and question banks. You can also copy or adjust events and due dates.

Can you import a course more than once?

Importing a course more than once may have unintended consequences. If you import content into a new course, edit the content in the new course, and later import the previous content again, the imported content will override the existing content.

How to import all content from a course?

To import all content from the course, select the All Content radio button [1]. If you want to select specific content, click the Select specific content radio button [2]. Note: If you select the specific content option, you are required to select the content you want to import after you review the remaining page options.

Can you import a course more than once?

Importing a course more than once may have unintended consequences. If you import content into a new course, edit the content in the new course, and later import the previous content again, the imported content will override the existing content.

Can you copy a Canvas course?

You can copy course content such as assignments, modules, pages, and discussions from previous Canvas courses into existing courses. You only have access to copy content from courses in which you are enrolled as a user with instructor permissions. This option allows you to copy content into existing courses. You may be able to copy content ...

Import a Blackboard or Moodle archive

If you have a .zip archive of either a Blackboard or Moodle course, you can import that from the Import Existing Content page.

Import a QTI quiz file

QTI is the common file format for quizzes in some LMSs, especially Blackboard and Canvas. Create a QTI .zip file by exporting your quiz out of the previous LMS. It's this .zip that will be imported into the Canvas course.

Need help?

Contact [email protected] for help importing and converting previous course material to Canvas.

What is import content in Canvas?

Import Content allows you to copy content over from another Canvas site. This feature is helpful for instructors re-using course materials in a different term or duplicating existing content. Teachers can import an all content or select specific content.

Can you import a course more than once?

Importing a course more than once may have unintended consequences. If you import content into a new course, edit the content in the new course, and later import the previous content again, the imported content will override the existing content.

Can you copy content from a course?

Important Information about copying content: You can only copy content from a course that you can currently access. This includes any past or future courses that allow instructor access outside active term dates. You must add other instructors to allow them to view/copy your content.

How to import a course into Canvas?

a new course site) Click Settings on the Course Navigation menu. Click Import Course Content on the right side of the page. In the Content Type menu, select Copy a Canvas Course.

What happens after you copy content to a new course?

Once the content has been copied to the new course, there are a number updates/revisions that need to be made. Refer back to this list after you import your content.

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