Module copy
At the start of a new academic year, modules from the previous academic year are sent to the archive. This guide explains how content from those modules can be copied to your current academic year's module.
If you are using the eSubmission system, you will need to make sure you do not copy the Assessments area, as this will break the turnitin submission areas and could potentially remove all previous submissions
View the walkthrough video or click the links below to download a printable guide or to read the web based guide.
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Contents
Overview
Copying
Overview
Explained in greater detail further below.
- Go to the archive tab and choose the module that you wish to export
- Go to the Control Panel and expand the Packages and Utilities section
- In the Packages and Utilities section of the control panel choose Module Copy
- Click on the Browse Button and choose the module you wish to copy content into
- Select the content you wish to copy
If you are using the eSubmission system, you will need to make sure you do not copy the Assessments area, as this will break the turnitin submission areas and could potentially remove all previous submissions
Copying
You should note that the upgrade will have affected all Blackboard modules, even those that have been moved to the archive. As such, when you go to your old module it will look different. Just double check the module name/code and content to reassure yourself that it is the correct module.
- Login to Blackboard and look for the Archive tab in the top-left-hand corner of the page.
fig. 1 Blackboard home page with Archive Tab highlighted
You will now see a list of all the modules from last year in the My Modules 2009/10 section on the left-hand-side.
- Click on the name of the module that you wish to export.
fig. 2 The Archive Page
As mentioned previously, the module will look different to how you remember it, but the content will have remained unchanged. The image below shows the Control Panel and the Packages and Utilities section. You will use this area Module Copy
- Click on the Packages and Utilities title to expand that section.
fig. 3 Module area with control panel highlighted
- Click on the Module Copy . The content panel on the right will change.
fig. 4 Module Copy area
- Click on the Browse[
] button
A window will appear with a list of modules you have access too
fig. 5 Module List
- Select the module to which you want to copy the content. (the list can become quite large, so you may need to move to another page to find the module)
- Scroll down and press Submit [
]
fig. 6 Module Copy area
- Choose the areas of your module that you wish to copy.
If you are using the eSubmission system, you will need to make sure you do not copy the Assessments area, as this will break the turnitin submission areas and could potentially remove all previous submissions
- Once you have made your choice, click on the submit [] button in the lower right corner.
You will now need to wait while the module is being copied. The amount of time will vary depending on the amount of material in your module, and what other people are doing on Blackboard at that time.
