Course Import

Course Import provides instructors import content by vendors, or created in a content creation program (like Respondus). The file containing the components must be in a format supported by the Import tool.

  1. From within a D2L course, select the gear icon.
    The Gear icon is located in the upper-right corner near the users name.
  2. Select Import/Export/Copy Components.
    Gear icon drop-down menu showing the Import/Export/Copy Components option.
  3. Select the radio button to Import Components.
  4. Select a component source: from Learning Object Repository or from a course package.
    Radio button for Import Components selected.
  5. Select Start.
    1. If from Learning Object Repository was selected:
      1. Use the Search For text field to locate the item to add to the course.
      2. Select the radio button for the item and select Next.
      3. Select a Retrieve Object option from the list:
        Radio button for one option under Retrieve Object should be selected.
      4. Select Next.
      5. From the Parent Module menu, select the module where the item should appear.
        Select the parent module from the drop-down menu for where the object should appear.
      6. Select Create Topic.

        Note:

        This process can take some time depending on the size of the file.

    2. If from a course package was selected:
      1. Select Upload.
        Select the Upload button.
      2. Locate the file to import and select Open.

        Note:

        Only .zip files or another archive format can be imported using the Course Package feature.

      3. Select Import All Components.
        Import All Components is selected if all components of the package is to be imported.
      4. The import process will begin. This process can take some time depending on the size of the file.

        Note:

        Do NOT navigate away from the screen while the import is in process.

  6. After the import process is completed, select View Content.