how to copy course content in d2l

by Hellen Carter DVM 4 min read

Copy an entire D2L course

  • Go to your empty course offering or destination course
  • Click on Course Admin from the navbar
  • Click on Import / Export / Copy Components
  • Click on the radio button next to Copy Components from another course (default-should already be selected)
  • Click on the Search for offering button
  • Click on the Search button to see the list of courses that you have...

Instructor: Import/Export/Copy Components
  1. Go to the D2L course site you want to copy materials TO and click Course Admin.
  2. Select Import/Export/Copy Components.
  3. Click Search for offering.
  4. Click the magnifying glass icon to search. ...
  5. Select the course you want to copy and click Add Selected.
  6. Click Copy All Components.

Full Answer

How do I copy materials to another D2L course?

Go to the D2L course site you want to copy materials TO and click Course Admin. Select Import/Export/Copy Components. Click Search for offering. Click the magnifying glass icon to search. It is not necessary to enter a search term, but may narrow your results. Select the course you want to copy and click Add Selected. Click Copy All Components. 2.

How do I copy course components between courses?

To copy all course components, click Copy All Components. D2L recommends that you copy all components between courses to ensure you maintain all desired associations, and then delete any undesired material in the new course. To specify the components you want to copy, click Select Components.

How do I view course components in D2L?

To see details for course components, click the Show the current course components link, then click the View Detail icon beside a component to see existing items. For those course components that provide the option to include associated files, D2L recommends leaving the option turned on. Click Continue.

How do I export materials from D2L to Brightspace?

Go to the D2L course site you want to export materials FROM and click Course Admin. Select Import/Export/Copy Components. Click Export as Brightspace Package . Click Start . Select the checkbox next to Select All Components to export the entire course, or select individual components you wish to include. Click Continue.

How do I copy content from one D2L course to another?

Copy an entire D2L courseGo to your empty course offering or destination course.Click on Course Admin from the navbar.Click on Import / Export / Copy Components.Click on the radio button next to Copy Components from another course (default-should already be selected)Click on the Search for offering button.More items...

How do you duplicate content in D2L?

To copy between courses in D2L Brightspace you pull from the Source Course to the Destination Course. To do this you: Go into the Destination Course. Use Import / Export / Copy Components in the Destination Course to pull in the materials you want from the Source Course.

How do I copy course content in Brightspace?

How do I copy an entire Brightspace course to another?Go to the course offering that you want to copy into (destination course)Click on Course Admin > Import/Export Copy.Select Copy Components from another Org Unit. ... If you want to copy the entire course, click Copy All Components.More items...

Can you copy a module in D2L?

You can choose to copy only the module or topic's content or include properties, such as release conditions, comments, discussions, and metadata. Click Content on the navbar to access the Manage Content page. Select the modules or topics you want to copy. Click the Copy icon at the top or bottom of the list.

Can I copy a quiz from one D2L course to another?

Locate and select the course containing the quiz you want to copy. Click Add Selected > Select Components. Select Question Library and Quizzes, then do one of the following: To include all items, select Copy all items, then click Continue.

How do you save a D2L course?

Login to D2L, and access the course from which you want export components. Navigate to the Course Administration area of your course by selecting “Edit Course” in the navigation bar. Select “Export Components”. Ensure the option “Include course files in the export package” is checked.

How do I move courses on Brightspace?

Login to Brightspace and access the course you need content copied to. Go to Course Admin -> Import/Export/Copy Components. Select Copy Components from another Org Unit, and then click on Search for Offering. This will open a window where you will search for the course that contains the material you desire.

How do I import from Brightspace?

1) Login to Brightspace and access the course. 2) Click the Course Admin link in the navbar. 3) Under Site Resources, click Import/Export/Copy Components. 4) Select the Import Components option, and then select from a course package.

How do I share a Brightspace course?

On the navbar, click Course Admin > Sharing Groups. Click New Sharing Group. Enter your sharing group's details. Click Save and Close.

How do you import a quiz in D2L?

On the Manage Quizzes page, click on the quiz you want to import questions to. Click Add/Edit Questions in the Properties tab. Click Import. On the Import page, select From a Desire2Learn Text Format File from the Import Source drop-down list.

How do I copy a course in iCollege?

How to Copy Materials to a New Course in iCollegeStep One: Go to the gear shift wheel in the top right of the iCollege and choose Import/Export/Copy Components.Step Two: On the next screen, the correct radio box is already chosen “Copy Components from another Org Unit”.More items...•

How do I download an exam from Brightspace?

Click File from the menu bar, mouse over Export, and select Brightspace by D2L. Select the save location, enter a file name and click Save. The question content is saved as a ZIP file. Take note of where the file is being saved as you will need to locate it later when uploading to the Brightspace by D2L Course.

How to copy components in D2L?

Do one of the following: To copy all course components, click Copy All Components. D2L recommends that you copy all components between courses to ensure you maintain all desired associations, and then delete any undesired material in the new course. To specify the components you want to copy, click Select Components. Select your components.

How to copy another package?

To copy another package, click Copy Another Package. To see the results of your copy, click View Content. To review and manage course dates, click Review and Manage Dates.

How to copy only certain items in a component?

To copy only certain items from a component, choose Select individual items to copy instead of Copy all items. Keep the default setting to Include associated files. Select Continue to expand folders to select which items you would like to copy. Continue with this process until you are done with all selected components.

Can you copy content from a previous course?

D2L allows you to copy all or some content from previous courses. User (student) data is not copied. For example, if you copy the discussions component, only the forums and topics will be copied, not the messages posted to topics. Similarly, if you copy quizzes, student attempts will not be copied, etc.

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