Revision for “My module is empty. How can I copy over content from the last instance of my module?” created on September 7, 2020 @ 09:21:33
| Title | My module is empty. How can I copy over content from the last instance of my module? |
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| Content | <strong>Question:</strong> My module in My Studies is empty. How can I copy over content from the last instance of my module?
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Your options are:
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<li>Copy each folder individually over to the new module area. This is the preferred method as it means that you are intentionally copying specific content across. <a href="https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Instructor/Course_Content/Content_Collection/Organize_and_Manage/Copy_and_Move_Content">Here are instructions for that</a>. 'Copy' is an option in the chevron button on the right of each folder.</li>
<li>There is a bulk copy option available, but you must use it with extreme care. You must also delete the duplicate materials brought over from the copy. The key point is that you should only selectively copy the ‘study materials’ area, using the checkbox provided. Do <b>not</b> copy ‘Module Information’ or ‘Assessment &/and Grades/Marks’. <a href="https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/learningandteaching/SiteAssets/Pages/studentcentral/How-to-copy-tests-or-surveys-from-one-module-area-to-another-14ojo0n.pdf">Here is the guidance on that process</a> (typically used for copying ‘tests’ as in the document). If you have a ‘discussion board’ then this method can be used to copy over the starter threads as well, as a sort of FAQ. In that case you would also tick the chekbox for disscussion board starter threads.</li>
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Our general advice for <a href="https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/learningandteaching/Pages/studentcentral/Preparing-your-modules.aspx">preparing your module is on this page</a>, with some helpful things to check/look out for in your module. |
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