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Course Copy Checklist
This document will go over some best practices about what to copy from one semester to the next, and some things to look out for that are commonly missed.
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SEMESTER/VERSION |
Verify semester is the correct one to copy
from. |
i.e. if it is a summer course dates will be
easier to adjust if pulling from another summer course. Fall: Fall, Spring:
Spring. |
HOME PAGE |
Automatically copies from the
semester/version you are copying from |
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WIDGETS |
Make sure widgets are still accurate: RSS
feeds working? Twitter feed pulling from correct #hashtag? Etc. |
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NEWS ITEMS |
Adjust dates to release later, or delete old
news items. |
Make sure you’re actually deleting the news
posts rather than just dismissing it with the small (x) in the upper
right-hand corner. |
CONTENT |
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If you only selected certain content modules
be sure to check the box: “Include associated files” |
DROPBOX |
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You may have to enable Turnitin with 10.6
integration and agree to EULA statement. |
DISCUSSIONS |
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Only copy forums if using group restrictions.
It is easier to rebuild the groups every semester rather than retroactively
tie them to the topic. |
GROUPS |
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Do not copy groups for group restricted
topics. |
QUIZZES |
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If adjusting questions from the question
library, be sure to also change them in the quiz as well. The quiz pulls from
the question library—but makes a copy of the question. |
GRADES |
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Go through Setup Wizard if adjusting multiple
things: i.e. keeping final calculated grade up to date, final calculated or
final adjusted grade released at the end of the semester, points versus
weighted gradebook? |
ONLINE ROOMS |
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OTHER: |
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