How to import a course

Transferring content from one course to another can be done through a simple process called importing.

Last Updated: July 24th, 2023

You can import an entire course or you can choose individual activities and resources. (You do not need to create a backup of the original course for this function.) 

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To import a course:

  1. In your new/current course, click the More tab at the top of the page and then click Course reuse.
    The More tab at the top of a course and Course reuse identified in the drop-down list..
  2. Be sure you have Import selected in the drop-down at the top below the tabs.
    Function drop-down on the course reuse page below the tabs.
  3. Find and select the course that contains the data you wish to retrieve. Searching by CRN is recommended.
    *Note: You may only import elements from courses in which you are enrolled as an editing teacher.
  4. Click Jump to final step
  5. Click Continue.

Consult the Course Import Checklist and review your course carefully; imports always require clean-up. 

Import Specific Items to Another Course

Start by navigating to the course where you want the item to go (i.e. the location where you are trying to import materials into).

  1. Select Course reuse under the More tab at the top of the course page you want to add content to.
    The More tab at the top of a course and Course reuse identified in the drop-down list..
  2. Be sure you have Import selected in the drop-down at the top below the tabs.
    Function drop-down on the course reuse page below the tabs.
  3. In the list, select the course where the item is that you want. > Then click continue.
  4. Uncheck everything except “Include Activities and Resources” UNLESS what you want to import is a QUIZ. If that’s the case, also check “Include question Bank”. > Click NEXT.
  5. Uncheck anything you don’t want imported. HINT: If you only want to import 1 item, click the “Select None) then just check the one item you want.
  6. Click next, review, and finish.


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