import blackboard content to moodle

by Prof. Alize Gerhold III 4 min read

How do I Import a Blackboard course into Moodle?

Solution Setup the Conversion Tool #step-1.Convert the exported BB (blackboard file) to Moodle 1.9 zip file via conversion tool #step-2. Make some mentioned changes in moodle code and DB for moodle version > 1.9 #step-3. Or. ... Import the Converted file into Moodle version > 1.9 #step-4.Feb 4, 2020

How do I Import content into Moodle?

InstructionsGo to the Moodle page for the new course and click the "Course Management" gear icon in the top menu bar.Click "Import".On the next screen, you will search for the course you want to import from. ... Select the course you want and click Continue.Choose what Moodle components you want to import.More items...

How do I export content from Blackboard?

Blackboard: Export CourseEnter a course.Turn Edit Mode - On.Go to the Control Panel.Click Packages and Utilities.Click Export/Archive Course.Click Export Package.On the Export Course screen, scroll to Section 3. Click the Select All button. ... Click Submit.

How do I export Blackboard assignments?

Export the Entire Package (course)Login to Blackboard.In Blackboard, access the course you want to transfer.Go to Control Panel > Packages & Utilities > Export/Archive Course.Click Export Package.Leave the default selections under File Attachments.Click Select All under Select Course Materials. ... Click Submit.More items...

How do I export a course content in Moodle?

Exporting Content From Moodle From within a course, from the course Administration menu, choose Backup. Select whether to export as a Common Cartridge or a native Moodle file. Follow the succession of screens, to complete the process.

How do I Import a canvas course into Moodle?

In CanvasNavigate to the new shell.Select "Settings"Click on"Import Content into This Course" from the buttons on the right.Select "Moodle..." for the "Content Type"Next to "Source", click the "Choose File" button and browse the Moodle backup file.Click "All Content"Click "Import"

How do I import contents from blackboard to another course?

You can copy all the content or select individual items from the other courses you teach. On the Course Content page, select the plus sign to open the menu and select Copy Content. Or, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Copy Content.

How do I import a blackboard shell?

2:103:28How-to Import and Export a Course in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce you are in your blank blackboard class locate the control panel on the bottom left hand side ofMoreOnce you are in your blank blackboard class locate the control panel on the bottom left hand side of the page. Then select packages and utilities.

How do I create a blackboard zip file?

Creating a zipped package for uploading back into BlackboardFrom your PC's Desktop, select My Computer.Navigate to the location on your PC where you want to create the zipped package.Select File. ... Select New.Select Compressed (zipped) folder.A new zipped package will be listed for you to rename.

Can I download all assignments Blackboard?

In the Grade Center, access the assignment column's menu and select Assignment File Download. On the Download Assignment page, select the student submissions to download -OR- select the check box in the header bar to choose all available submissions. Select Submit.

How do I transfer a course on Blackboard?

Select the course and select Submit to use it as the destination course. Select Submit. In the Select Course Materials section, select the check box of each type of course materials you want to copy to the destination course. In the File Attachments section, select the option to copy links to.

How do I download a PDF from Blackboard?

To download a PDF from Blackboard, use the save icon on the PDF (not in the web browser). Instructors may have added class slides to Blackboard in one of two ways: As a PowerPoint file which opens within Blackboard or within a new window. In this case, right-click and save the document from its link in Blackboard.Mar 7, 2022

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What is Moodle used for?

Moodle has a number of different formats that can be used to import questions into Question bank categories and as lesson question pages. These include some proprietary quiz software formats, as well as text files and Moodle formats.

What is a webct file?

The WebCT format is able to import a number of WebCT question types: shortanswer, multichoice single answer and multichoice multiple answers, calculated and essays (that WebCT calls "paragraph" questions.) It can also import webCT zip files containing questions and images embedded in questions.

Can you type many questions into one file?

TIP: It may be easier and faster to type many questions into a single text file, than to create a series of Quiz or Lesson question pages. Some teachers report that once they master creating questions in one of the formats to import, they do not have to wait for their Moodle site screen to refresh and the process of selecting the next question type to create.

What is an H5P question?

H5P interactive content type can contain questions similar to standard Moodle questions. The H5P content types format allows users to upload an H5P file and add questions contained in the file to the question bank. This is a contributed plugin that needs to be installed.

Can you import hot potato questions into Moodle?

In order to import Hot Potatoes questions into a Moodle quiz, the administrator must first install the Hotpot module and the Hotpot question import

Import course content

You can import a course package from a previous course or from another instructor. When you import content, the content comes over in bulk—all of the content comes over at once. This information also applies to organizations.

Import content

On the Course Content page, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Import Content > Import Course Content and choose the course package to upload from your computer. All of the content from the package imports to your course. The new content appears at the end of the content list.

Import Details panel

When the workflow is complete, if some items from the Original Course View weren't imported into the Ultra Course View, a number is listed.

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Importing Questions from An Existing File

  • It is possible to import questions from a file on your network/computer or from a file that has been saved or uploaded into your course files. The underlying character encodingof this file is important. Note: Moodle XML format is the recommended import question type format as it enables the maximum amount of question data (such as question feedback) to be imported.
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Question Import Formats

  • GIFT
    Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive. The GIFT with medias optional plugin is an import format similar to Gift and uses the same syntax, but instead of a text file it imports a zip file containing the gift text file and media files (images, sounds, ...). …
  • Moodle XML
    Moodle 'proprietary' xml format for import and export. Very comprehensive.
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Importing from Other Programs

  • Diploma 6
    Diploma 6 also supports an XML export format that Moodle can import. If you are using a newer version of Diploma, here are the steps to export from Diploma and import to Moodle. The steps are the same as those for Blackboard(see above). 1. Export from Diploma with the Blackboard L…
  • Old formats
    1. AON -This format is the same as the missing word format, except it creates matching questions from the multiple choice questions. Please note that from Moodle 1.8 it will no longer be part of the standard Moodle.
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Character Encoding

  • It is important that the imported file is encoded in the UTF-8standard. If this is not adhered to you may get import errors and/or strange characters in the imported materials. If the file is not UTF-8, an external tool must be used to change the encoding. Note that if only basic 'latin' characters are used, then the coding issue can generally be ignored. Be particularly careful when creating quest…
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Match Grades

  • Imported grades must exactlymatch one of the fixed list of valid grades, as follows: negative values of the above list are also permitted. There are two settings for this switch. They affect how the import routine treats values that do not exactly match one of the values in the above list 1. Error if grade not listed - If a question contains any grades not found in the list an error is display…
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Importing Questions from Moodle.net

  • Visit Moodle.netto import questions from other Moodler's courses (computing, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, grammar...).
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Tips and Tricks

  1. TIP: It may be easier and faster to type many questions into a single text file, than to create a series of Quiz or Lesson question pages. Some teachers report that once they master creating questi...
  2. TIP: Want to use questions from your quiz in a Lesson? Export the question category in say a GIFT format, then use a text editor to delete questions, or perhaps use a search and replace f…
  1. TIP: It may be easier and faster to type many questions into a single text file, than to create a series of Quiz or Lesson question pages. Some teachers report that once they master creating questi...
  2. TIP: Want to use questions from your quiz in a Lesson? Export the question category in say a GIFT format, then use a text editor to delete questions, or perhaps use a search and replace function to...

See Also

  1. The help button link next to the import file button gives a lot of detail about each format in a popup window.
  2. Converting files to UTF-8
  3. Import and export FAQ
  4. website for converting Moodle Questions into tables in a Microsoft Word file, and vice versa.
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