Difference between revisions of "Content Migration from Moodle to Canvas"
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*Locate the mbz file from the list under '''Course backup area''' (should be at top of the list, the one with the most recent day/time stamp.) | *Locate the mbz file from the list under '''Course backup area''' (should be at top of the list, the one with the most recent day/time stamp.) | ||
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===Step 3: Import the mbz file into your Canvas site=== | ===Step 3: Import the mbz file into your Canvas site=== |
Revision as of 17:32, 13 February 2015
When migrating content from Moodle to Canvas, you can choose all or specific content. The basic steps to do so are outlined below, followed by detailed instructions for each.
TIPS
- Select ALL Moodle content, to make sure you don't miss anything, and delete/hide content at the Canvas site.
- If you have quiz question banks, be sure to select ALL Moodle content.
BASIC STEPS
- Create a Backup/mbz file of your Moodle site
- Download and save the mbz file to your computer
- Import the mbz file into your Canvas site
Step 1: Create a Backup file of your Moodle site
Click "+" button to see instructions.


Step 2: Download the mbz file to your computer


Step 3: Import the mbz file into your Canvas site
From your Canvas site, click on Settings at bottom of the Course Navigation menu
- From the Course settings page, right sidebar, click on Import Content into this Course
At the Import Content page:
- for Content Type: select Moodle 1.9/2.x from the drop-down menu
- for Source: click Choose File - browse to and select the mbz file on your computer
- Skip Default Question bank
- for Content: select All content
- Skip Options
- When finished, click the blue Import button
Allow some time for processing (import time varies depending on amount of content).
Import completion will show under Current Jobs as green if successful, or yellow if there are any error messages.
Hide, delete, and/or reorder content on your Canvas site as needed.