6.7 Transferring Course Content (Summary & Recording)
Congratulations!
Congratulations on completing the module on Transferring Course Content in Canvas! Your dedication to understanding the complexities and best practices involved in this process will greatly benefit your institution, colleagues, and students. By applying the knowledge and skills you have acquired, you will be able to streamline your workflow, ensure a smooth transition between semesters, and maintain high-quality course content delivery.
Takeaways
By now you should be able to:
- Recognize and navigate the complexities of transferring content between Canvas shells in various contexts and situations.
- Make informed decisions when transferring content, considering the pros and cons of different approaches and best practices for all stakeholders.
- Manage course content across development and semester shells efficiently, ensuring consistency and minimizing potential issues for faculty, staff, and students.
- Utilize various content transfer options effectively, based on your specific needs and the requirements of your colleagues and institution.
- Identify and avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when transferring content, such as unintended publishing of announcements or misaligned assignment dates, which can impact the experience of all users.
If you are unable to do any of the takeaways, please revisit the module contents.
Interested in Learning More?
- How do I delay posting an announcement until a specific date in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I edit an announcement in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I copy an announcement to another course in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I delete an announcement in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I copy a page to another course in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I adjust events and due dates in a course import in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I select specific content as part of a course import in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I bulk update due dates and availability dates in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I copy content from another Canvas course using the Course Import tool? Links to an external site.
- How do I use the Calendar as an instructor in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I validate links in a course on Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I view a course as a test student using Student View in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- How do I send a module to another instructor in Canvas? Links to an external site.
- Canvas Safety Net Overview
- Canvas Safety Net Overview with Module Item
- Canvas Development Shells Read
- Restoring/Copying Entire Course Content Guide Read
- Restoring/Copying Individual Content Sections Guide Read
- SDCCD Faculty Help Links to an external site.
- SDCCD Academic Calendars Links to an external site.
Recording
Interactive Video Quiz
Zoom Recording with live transcript
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