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How do I import Lessons content?

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Instructors can import a previously exported IMS Common Cartridge (.imscc) file into a course site. This is useful for bringing in content from other Sakai sites, publisher materials, or content from other learning management systems. 

First, verify the active tools in the destination site.

Make sure the course site contains a blank Lessons tool and any other tools referenced by the imported content (e.g., Tests & Quizzes, Forums, Assignments.).

Go to Lessons.

Lessons tool highlighted in site Tool Menu

If you titled your page something other than Lessons, select the title of the page as it appears in your Tool Menu.

Note: You must be on a top-level Lessons page in order to use the Import CC option.

Select More Tools.

Lessons tool Actions Menu

Select More Tools from the Actions Menu.

Select Import CC/CP.

More Tools dialog box

Select Import CC/CP from the dialog box.

Select Choose File.

CC import dialog box

Select Choose File to locate, select, and upload the CC file from your computer.

Locate the file and select Open.

computer's finder with imscc file selected
  1. Locate and select the file from your computer. The file will likely end in .imscc.
  2. Select Open.

Note: The interface and button text shown above may differ depending on your operating system.

Select Import.

CC import dialog box with uploaded file pictured

Select Import to import the contents of the selected IMS Common Cartridge file (.imscc) into your site.

Notes:

  • Text items are not imported as displayed text but rather as links to text files. Instructors may want to copy then paste the text content into the item textbox.
  • Embedded images, audio, and video files are imported but not displayed via the import process; however, the files are imported to the sites Resources. Instructors may want to re-embed the images, audio, or video.
  • All linked Discussions, Assignments, and Quizzes are imported and reproduced in the new site's Discussions, Assignments, and Test & Quizzes tools.
  • All "required" and "Don't Release Item Until All Prerequisites are Completed" page properties are removed from the imported items. Instructors may want to edit the items and restore any requirements.
  • Student comments and student pages are not included in the imported package.
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