In this article we will go over how to import data from a past course on to a current course. This is especially helpful if you are re-teaching a class in a new semester and would like to populate your Moodle page with the same information.
For a detailed video on how to use the import feature, check out the following YouTube link:
Using the Import Feature
1. Navigate to your Course Admin Settings Bar at the top of your page. Click the More menu.
2. From this menu, choose Course Reuse.
3. The Import feature should be selected for you by default.
4. You should see a section that says Find a Course to Import Data From. Scroll down to the bottom of this list and enter the title of the course you are looking to pull information from in the text box. You can also enter in the shortened name of this course as indicated in the screen shot below. Press Search.
5. Choose the correct backup that you would like to import. It is important here to make sure you are not only choosing the correct course, but the correct semester that this course was taught in as well. Once you find the right one, click the button to the left of your selection and press Continue.
6. The next screen will allow you to check and un-check anything you want (or don't want,) included in this import. If you don't want to look at the specific data included in this backup, you can click Jump to Final Step to just import the whole backup. Keep in mind: This backup does not include any student data from the previous semester.
7. If you want to take a closer look at the content you are importing, press Next.
8. If you pressed Next, you can pick and choose which items you want included and which items you do not want to include. When you are finished, press Next all the way at the bottom of the page.
9. The next screen requires you to confirm your choices. If you are happy with the import, press Perform Import at the bottom of the page.
10. The next screen will show a progress bar giving you an idea of when your import will be complete. When the import is finished, press Continue.
Your course should now be successfully imported. You can now edit any items that require due dates and change them accordingly to the current semester.