How do I copy/import content from another Canvas course?
Answer
There are several ways you can copy course content from one course to another.
- Course Import Tool: This tool lets you import content from a previous course. You can import all content or select specific content. The course import tool works with the following content types: Settings, syllabus, modules, assignments, quizzes, question banks, discussions, pages, announcements, rubrics, files, and calendar events.
- It is best used with an empty course shell.
- You need Instructor access in both courses to use this tool.
- Copy To Feature: This tool lets you copy individual assignments from one course to another. You can use this feature for assignments, announcements, discussions, pages, modules, and quizzes.
- The assignment copy includes the assignment assets—images, files, etc.
- Send To Feature: This tool lets you share your content with another TCNJ instructor, similar to the "Copy To" feature.
- Canvas Commons: This learning repository lets you find, import, and share resources beyond TCNJ. As an Instructor, you can upload, share, and import from Commons.
Notes:
- Course imports may not include all content. Carefully review the list of importable content when using the Course Import Tool.
- Importing a course more than once may have unintended consequences. If you import content into a new course, edit the content in the new course, and later import the previous content again, the imported content will override the existing content.
- You can only copy content from a course that you can currently access. This includes any past or future courses that allow instructor access outside active term dates.
- If you copy all content or include course settings in selected content, the Grade Posting Policy from the original course will override the grade posting policy in the new course. Additionally, imported assignments will retain their assignment posting policy from the original course.