Note: If you plan to merge several courses, merge the courses first and then copy content into the merged (master) course. Content copied into course sections before merging is NOT available in the merged course.

This page contains:

• Blackboard Ultra
  • Copy Course Materials to Blackboard Ultra
• Blackboard Original
  • Course Copy to a Different Course
  • Copy Individual Items/Folders from the Previous to the New Course
  • Copy or Move Items or Folders within a Course

Blackboard Ultra

Copy Course Materials to Blackboard Ultra

Watch a video demonstration on How to Copy Course Materials from Blackboard Original/Ultra to Blackboard Ultra

1. Log in to Blackboard and navigate to the Ultra course you want to copy content to.
2. Navigate to the content area you wish to copy. 

   

3. Hover over the area or item until a + sign appears. 

   

4. Click on the + sign, then select Copy Content from the drop-down menu. 

   

5. A list of all your courses (both Original and Ultra) will appear.

   

6. Choose the specific content areas, folders, and items you want to copy.
   • Note: It’s advisable to copy content item by item or folder by folder to ensure everything transfers correctly. 
7. Click Start Copy to start the copying process. 

   

8. You will receive an email notification once the copying is complete. 
9. Go to the destination Ultra course to review the imported content. 
10. If you see any exceptions indicating potential issues with the copied content, click on the notification to address these problems. 
11. Once the content is copied, you can drag and drop it anywhere you want within the course. 

    

Blackboard Original

See a video demo on how to copy your course in Blackboard Original

1. Log into Blackboard Learn and open the course you want to copy from. For example, if you want to copy the previous semester to the new semester (example: Spring 2023 course content to Spring 2024, start by opening the Spring 2023 course) always start with the previous course.
2. Scroll down to the Control Panel
3. Open Packages and Utilities
4. Click on Course Copy
   
5. There are four sections on the Course Copy Page

1. 1. Select Copy Type: choose Copy Course into an Existing Course
   2. Select Copy Options: Click on the Browse button
      
      
      1. On the new screen, you will see the courses you are enrolled in as an instructor
      2. Click the radio button next to the course you want content moved to – the Destination Course – and click Submit
      3. The Course ID should now appear in the Destination Course ID text box
      4. Next, select if you want the complete course (Select All) or parts of the course (Select Individual Components)
      5. Note: if you choose parts of the course and would like to include assignments/tests, you MUST also check "Grade Center Columns and Settings" and "Settings" to ensure the working links will be established in your Destination Course
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   3. File Attachments – it is best to select Copy links and copies of the content (include entire course home folder) to avoid any permission errors that may occur with attached files
      
   4. Enrollments – do NOT check the box to Include Enrollments in the copy (you only need the content)
   5. Review what you have selected and click Submit when finished
2. You will receive an email from Blackboard letting you know when the copy process has been completed.
3. Once you have received the email, log into the Destination Course and review the items that were copied over.
   1. Remove any duplicate menu items and content from older courses that were copied over and will not be used.
   2. Reorder items to organize your course. For help designing and organizing your course, check out our Simple Course Design example. This type of course design will organize your course and help your students to locate the information they need to be successful.
   3. Delete old discussion posts if they were included in the copy.

Copy Individual Items/Folders from the Previous to the New Course

     1. Log into Blackboard Learn and open the previous course
     2. Find the Item or Folder you would like to Copy to the New Course
     3. Click the arrow to the right of the title and select Copy 

     4. In the Destination Course section select the New Course from the drop-down.

     5. Use the Destination Folder Browse button to find the location you want to put the content

     6. Click Submit

Copy or Move Items or Folders within a Course

1. Log Into Blackboard Learn and open the course
2. Find the Item or Folder you would like to Move or Copy
3. Note: Moving an item removes it from the original space. Copying an item leaves the original and adds a copy in the new location
4. Click the arrow to the right side of the item/folder name (see screenshot in Step 3 above)
5. Select Copy or Move
6. Use the Destination Folder Browse button to find the location you want (see screenshot in Step 5 above)
7. Select the area in the course where you would like to place the item/folder in. You may need to expand a folder or area in the browse to find your new location
8. Click Submit