How to Import Course Content from a Migrated Site to Your Teaching Course

  1. Open Your Teaching Course in Canvas:
    • From your Dashboard, select your Teaching Course site
  2. Access the Import Tool:
    • On the right-hand panel, click Import Existing Content.
  3. Choose Content Type:
    • In the Select Content Type   drop-down, select Copy a Canvas Course.
  4. Search for Your Migrated Course:
  5. Select Content to Import:
    • Choose Specific Content  (⚠️ Do not select “All content”).
    • Click Add to import Queue.
  6. Choose Content to Copy:
    • On the Select Content screen, tick the checkbox next to Modules. 
      This ensures all pages, files, assignments, quizzes, and discussions within those modules are imported.
    • Do NOT select content types like Pages, Files, Assignments, Quizzes, or Discussions individually unless they are not already part of a module.
    • ✅ If you want individual items that aren’t in any module (e.g., a standalone quiz or file), click the arrow beside that content type and select only what you need.
    • Do NOT select “Course Settings” or “Syllabus Body”
  7. Start the Import:
    • Click Select Content to begin the import.
  8. Check for Issues:
    • Review the content for any broken or missing links.
    • Make any necessary fixes and click Save if you’ve made changes.
  9. Verify Imported Content:
    • From the course navigation menu, click Modules.

Link to an instructional video: