This article covers both Exporting and Importing.
Course content such as files, discussions, and assignments can be backed up using the Export option.
Content can also be Imported from course Packages or course Archives.
Enrollments, Student work and Grades are not included in an Export or Import (see article on Course Archive)
To Export materials:
1. Enter the source course:
2. Go to Course Management----->Packages & Utilitites---->Export/Archive Course
3. Choose Export Package in the top menu (do not choose Archive if you are just Exporting content.
4. Select Export options (Select All or check off individual items)
5. Submit changes
6. Check for queue message
7. Once the package is ready, click on it to SAVE the file to your computer (.zip). DO NOT choose to open the .zip file, this will corrupt the exported content. Make sure you keep track of where you save the .zip file for future reference.
To Import Materials:
1. Go to Course Management----->Packages & Utilities---->Import Package / View Logs
2. Choose Import
3. Browse to the file to import (must be a compressed .zip file)
4. Choose Import Options
5. Submit
You will get a notification on screen that the import has been queued.
Allow a few minutes for imported content to become visible in the course.