Copying Content from a Previous Canvas Course

Copying Content from One Canvas Course to Another Using the Course Import Tool

Instructors can copy course material from one course to another by either importing all content, import select specific content by groups (such as assignments, discussions, or quizzes) or individually. 

• Import all content
• Import select specific content

Please note: If the content you are copying includes a Canvas quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser added to it, please be sure to review this article. 

Copying Content from a Previous Canvas Course Taught by a Different Instructor

Please Note: Canvas courses are locked after two semesters and the original instructor will be unable to add a new instructor. 

The primary method for moving content from an old Canvas course into a new one is for the instructor to move the content themselves. It can be helpful to move that content into a Course Template, which will remain open indefinitely. To request a template, complete a Canvas Course Template Request.
 
If the original instructor remains at BGSU, that requesting individual will need to be added to the new course or the new course template. Once this is completed, the original instructor can use this guide to copy the content.

• How do I copy a Canvas course into a new course shell?

If the original instructor is no longer at BGSU, a request to ITS will need to be created by the chair of the department that offered the original course. 

Copying Content from a Non-BGSU Canvas Course to a BGSU Canvas Course

Instructions for copying content from a non-BGSU Canvas course to a BGSU Canvas course using the Course Import Tool: 

1. Export non-BGSU Canvas course.
2. Import exported course in to BGSU Canvas course.

Please note: If the content you are copying includes a Canvas quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser added to it, please be sure to review this article.