Using the Course Copy is the fastest way to transfer an old course into a new shell. However, Course Copy ONLY WORKS if the old course was taught the semester prior to the new course. For example, if you are teaching in Spring 2020 (new course), then you can only use the Course Copy function if you also taught the course in Fall 2019 (old course).
To use Course Copy, complete the following steps:
- In Blackboard, navigate to your previously taught (older) course, locate the Course Management menu, expand the Packages and Utilities section, and select Course Copy.
- In the Course Copy menu, verify Copy Course Materials Into Existing Course is selected.
Click Browse. - In the list that appears, select the New Course that you want the material to be placed in.
Click Submit. - The course should now appear under Destination Course ID. Click the Select All button.
- Toggle the Discussion Board material to Include only the forums, with no starter posts.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Submit.
NOTE: Verify the checkbox titled Include Enrollments in Copy is NOT selected. You should NEVER include enrollments with your course copy. - You will be sent back to the Packages and Utilities screen where a message should appear.
An email will be sent to you Athens State email account. - Navigate to your new course, and click the Refresh button to verify the course content has been copied.
NOTE: Some maintenance (such as re-arranging your course menu) will need to be done.