If you have a Canvas course export package from someone else that you want to use in Canvas, or you have previously exported a course, you can import the course as a Canvas course export package. An export package is imported as an IMSCC file.
Note:
- Importing the same course export package more than once will overwrite any existing content in the course. To avoid this, re-download the export file to create a new course export file before re-importing the file into your course. When you import the new file, your course will include both the content initially imported and content from the re-downloaded export file.
- Instructors will need to manually subscribe to or enable notifications for discussions and announcements after importing them into a new course.
Step 1.
- Open Settings in the Course Navigation menu
Step 2.
- Click the "Import Course Content" link.
Step 3.
- In the Content Type drop-down menu, choose the "Canvas Course Export Package" option.
Step 4.
- Click the "Choose File" button.
- Choose the .imscc file you want to import.
- Click the "Open" button.
Step 5.
- Select Migration Content. To save yourself time deleting content and dates no longer pertinent to the current course run (i.e. announcements and non-assignment discussions):
- Select specific content
- Select “Adjust events and due dates”
- Choose “Remove dates” to remove old availability and due dates on assignments and calendar events.
Note: If you select the specific content option, you are required to select the content you want to import after you review the remaining page options. After you start importing the content, the import selection cannot be canceled.
Step 6.
- Click the "Import" button.
Step 7.
- The Current Jobs section displays the status of your import. Current imports display a menu bar with the time remaining to completion.
- If you chose to select specific content in your course, the current job will show as Waiting for Select, which means you must select the content you want to import.
- The import may also display other status indicators as part of the import process. Learn more about course import statuses.
- View the content from any completed imports by accessing any link in Course Navigation.
