To reuse content from a previous Canvas course, you'll want to copy the content from that course into your new one. Here's how:
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Navigate to the new Canvas course where you want to import the content.
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Access the "Import Course Content" feature: In the right-hand sidebar of your course's homepage, locate and click the "Import Existing Content" or "Import Course Content" link. This initiates the content import process.
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Select "Copy a Canvas Course" as the Content Type: In the "Content Type" dropdown menu, choose the option labeled "Copy a Canvas Course." This tells Canvas you're pulling content from another Canvas course.
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Search for the course to copy from: Use the "Search for a course" dropdown menu to locate and select the specific Canvas course that contains the content you want to reuse. You can either browse or type the course name to find it.
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Choose Content to Import: You'll now have the option to either:
- "All Content": Copy everything from the previous course, including assignments, modules, pages, files, discussions, etc.
- "Select Specific Content": Choose individual items to import, giving you more granular control. If you choose this, you'll need to click the "Import" button and then select the specific content you want to copy in the subsequent step.
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Adjust options as needed:
- Adjust Due Dates: Canvas offers the option to shift the due dates of assignments and quizzes. You can either remove the due dates or adjust them based on your new course's timeline. This can be helpful to automatically update deadlines.
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Initiate the Import: Click the "Import" button to start the content import process.
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Monitor the Import: Canvas will display a progress bar. Once the import is complete, you'll see a notification indicating success. If you selected specific content, you will be prompted to select the content after clicking import.
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Review and Adjust: After the import, carefully review the content in your new course to ensure everything transferred correctly and that links are working. Adjust any dates, settings, or content as needed to fit your current course.
By following these steps, you can efficiently reuse content from previous Canvas courses, saving you time and effort in building your new courses.
