how to migrate course information on blackboard

by Mr. Grayson Kozey III 7 min read

Migration – Blackboard to Canvas Instructions

  • Export Blackboard Course Content. Go to the Blackboard site and select the course that you would like to migrate. ...
  • Import Course Content Into Canvas. Log into Canvas with your NetID and password. ...
  • Additional Resources: Canvas Guides – How do I import content from Blackboard 6/7/8/9 into Canvas?

Use the copy course button
  1. On the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses.
  2. On the Courses page, select Copy Course.
  3. Select the type of copy to perform. ...
  4. Type the course ID in Source Course ID box. ...
  5. Type the course ID in the Destination Course ID box. ...
  6. Select Submit.

Full Answer

How do I copy and move a Blackboard course to another course?

For more information about Copying and Moving Course Content, select from the following: Enter the older Blackboard course that has content you want to copy. On the Control Panel, expand the Packages and Utilities section and click Course Copy. [View screenshot] 2

How do I export a Blackboard Learn course to IMS?

The Blackboard Learn packaging format follows the IMS Content Packaging Specification, with extensions to support content types that are specific to Blackboard Learn. On the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses. Point to Backup Actions and select Export Course. In the Source Course ID box, type a valid course ID.

How do I add a test to a Blackboard course?

Save the file to the desktop of your computer. Navigate to the Blackboard course you will add the test to. Click Course Tools from the Control Panel. [View screenshot] 6 Ensure the Edit Mode is ON, found at the top-right of your course window.

What is the Blackboard Learn content packaging format?

The Blackboard Learn packaging format follows the IMS Content Packaging Specification, with extensions to support content types that are specific to Blackboard Learn. On the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses.

How do I transfer course content in Blackboard?

You can copy all the content or select individual items from the other courses you teach. On the Course Content page, select the plus sign to open the menu and select Copy Content. Or, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Copy Content.

How do I copy content from one course to another in Blackboard Ultra?

Blackboard Ultra: Copying a Course in Blackboard UltraLog in to Blackboard and open the course you want to copy content into.Select the Course Content options.Choose Copy Content. ... Select the name of the course you are copying content from.Check the boxes for the content you want to copy to your current course.More items...•

How do I import an old course into Blackboard?

Import a courseOn the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses.Select Import Package.Provide the Destination Course ID. ... In the Select a Package section, select Browse to navigate to the course package and select Open.More items...

How do I export a course from Blackboard?

Blackboard: Export CourseEnter a course.Turn Edit Mode - On.Go to the Control Panel.Click Packages and Utilities.Click Export/Archive Course.Click Export Package.On the Export Course screen, scroll to Section 3. Click the Select All button. ... Click Submit.

Can I duplicate an assignment in Blackboard?

Open the Blackboard course that has the course materials you would like to copy. 2. On the Control Panel, click on Packages and Utilities and then select Course Copy.

How do I Export a test in Blackboard?

Access the menu for a test, survey, or pool and select Export. Select OK in the pop-up window to save the file.

How do I import a course content into Blackboard Ultra?

In the Import Content panel select Import Course Content. In the Open File window, locate and select the course package ZIP file you want to import, and then select Open. Blackboard displays an Importing course content message. Blackboard will send an email when the import process is complete.

How do you save content on blackboard?

Please click on “Control Panel” >> Click on “Content Collection” >> Click on “Course name”. Please check the square box left to “File Type” to select all files or check the file that you want to download >> Click on “Download Package” to download all files as .

What happens if you don't import a course into Destination?

If the imported sections of the course include links to materials that you don't import into the destination course, the links will break in the destination course. For example, if a course area links to a test but you don't import the assessments, the link to the test will break. After importing, edit the destination course to update or remove any broken links.

Can you import a course package into Blackboard?

You can import course packages back into Blackboard Learn to create a new course with the same content. Exporting a course includes only the course content. The export doesn't include any user interactions such as blog posts or grades. Don't unzip or extract a course or archive package. Don't remove files from the package or try to import ...

Resources

You will need the following materials to gather information about your system and begin planning:

Getting started and providing the information to Blackboard

With the Building Block and Workbook, you can gather key data and information about your current Blackboard Learn environment, building block compatibility, and your plans for migration. You can access these reports from the Administrator Panel after the building block is installed and enabled.

Planning for Building Blocks and other integrations

The Building Blocks and Other Integrations worksheets help document your plans and needs for integrations and customization.

Additional reports

The Blackboard Learn Transition Planning Building Block provides several reports. Only the two files under Main Report – CSV download are required for planning, but there are additional reports you may find useful:

What happens when you copy a course?

The copied content is added to the end of the content list. When you copy an entire course's content, the visibility settings are preserved when the content is added to the new course. For example, hidden content in the copied course is hidden in the course you copied it to.

How to copy content from Ultra?

You can copy all the content or select individual items from the other Ultra courses you teach. On the Course Content page, select the plus sign to open the menu. Select Copy Content. Or, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Copy Content.

Is attendance included in a copy of a course?

Attendance data isn't included when you copy a course into a new or existing course. The attendance option is removed from the copy options. Attendance data is included in an exact course copy. More on attendance and course copying. Review all copied items to be sure you're showing the content you want to show.

Permissions

To copy an item, you need read and write permission for the file and its destination folder. To move an item, you need read, write, and remove permissions for the file and the folders you're moving the content between.

Copy a file or folder

In the Content Collection, go to the folder that contains the file or folder you want to copy.

Move a file or folder

In the Content Collection, go to the folder that contains the file or folder you want to move.

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Resources

Getting Started and Providing The Information to Blackboard

  • With the Building Block and Workbook, you can gather key data and information about your current Blackboard Learn environment, building block compatibility, and your plans for migration. You can access these reports from the Administrator Panel after the building block is installed and enabled. In the Tools menu, select Learn Transition Planningto ...
See more on help.blackboard.com

Planning For Building Blocks and Other Integrations

  • The Building Blocks and Other Integrations worksheets help document your plans and needs for integrations and customization. Use data from the Transition Planning Building Block along with institutional knowledge to review and complete these sheets. The results include Ultra compatibility and equivalency information for your installed Building Blocks, in addition to SaaS …
See more on help.blackboard.com

Additional Reports

  • The Blackboard Learn Transition Planning Building Block provides several reports. Only the two files under Main Report – CSV downloadare required for planning, but there are additional reports you may find useful: 1. Main Report – View in Learn- This report provides key data about your current Blackboard Learn environment, metrics, building blocks (including SaaS compatibility de…
See more on help.blackboard.com