how to import course content in d2l

by Dr. Gordon Koch 5 min read

How do I import content from Desire 2 Learn (D2L) into Canvas?

  • Open Settings. In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.
  • Import Content into Course.
  • Select Content Type.
  • Choose File.
  • Select Question Bank.

3. Import: Import a course from another Learning Management System
  1. Go to the D2L course site you want to import materials TO and click Course Admin.
  2. Select Import/Export/Copy Components.
  3. Select Import Components.
  4. Verify from a course package is selected.
  5. Click Start.

Full Answer

How do I import components into a course offering?

In the course offering that you want to import components into, on the navbar, click Course Admin > Import/Export/Copy Components. On the Import/Export/Copy Components page, select Import Components. Click Start. Select the file you want to import.

How to copy course content from previous semester in D2L?

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Copy Your Course Content from Previous Semester in D2L. Go to Copy Components for another Org Unit and search for your Previous Course (to Copy Content) Click on the Course you would like to copy content from upon your search. (verify semester and year)

How do I import/export/copy components?

On the Import/Export/Copy Components page, select Import Components. Click Start. Select the file you want to import. Choose whether to Import All Components or Select Components and then follow the prompts. To review and manage course dates, click Review and Manage Dates.

How do I copy content from one course to another?

Click on the Course you would like to copy content from upon your search. (verify semester and year) Click on Copy All Components (to copy all components of course) OR Click on Select Components (to copy selected components of course listed) Click continue, then you may choose to have D2L offset the dates to reflect the new semester.

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 I migrate a course in D2L?

Migrating Course ContentSelect Import/Export/Copy Components from the menu.Select Search for offering.Search for and select the course you would like to copy FROM. All of the courses you have previously taught will be available to copy from. ... Step 5a. Choose either Copy All Components or Select Components.Step 5b.

How do I import a course to 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 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...

How do you duplicate content 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.More items...

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 I import a test into D2L?

Importing a Test to Brightspace/D2LLog into your Brightspace/D2L course and navigate to Course Admin.Click on the Import/Export/Copy Components tool.In the next window, select Import Components and click the Start button.In the pop-up window Import Course Package, click on the Upload button.More items...•

How do you import a quiz on D2L?

D2L recommends using the provided CSV template.From the Manage Quizzes page, click the quiz you want to import questions to.From the Properties tab, click Add/Edit Questions.Click Import.Click Upload a File.Click Download template CSV and save the file to your computer.More items...•