This article refers to transferring course data from one to another.
Course activities and resources may be imported from any other course that the teacher has editing permissions in. This will allow teachers to re-use instead of re-creating one or more activities or resources.
Import course data is similar to a backup and restore process and does not include any user data.
This article contains information on:
- How to Import Activities or Resources
- Examples and Tips
How to import Activities or Resources
Within the class page you would like to import the course data into, Click Class Administration in the Administration Block, Click on the Import link
- Select the Course you wish to import from and Click Continue
You will then be presented with the Backup Settings page as shown below, Use the check boxes for import activities, blocks and or filters as types of items which will show on the next screen
Select the elements you wish to include in the Import within the Schema settings step
Review and Click Perform import or Click the cancel or previous buttons. The confirmation page will place green check marks and red marks next to the backup settings and include item list for you to review as shown below
You will then see the following message: Import Complete. Click continue to return to the course
Examples and Tips
- Importing a Quiz from course A to course B, will also add the questions to the question bank so you can use them in new quizzes.
- Tip: Groups can also be imported as a batch from a file.
- Tip: It may be necessary to check all Activities (Forums, Assignments, etc.) to assure they are now using HTML format.
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