Updated Information on Copying Course Content

We’re learning as we go. Contrary to our previous understanding, you can use the Manage > Import Wizard > Copy Course command to copy content from a source course into a production course even after students have been added to the course but not after the course opens and there’s student activity. Here’s an update:

• The Copy Course function copies content into the target course but leaves students enrolled.
• If you have student activity such as email and tracking information (such as the number of log-in sessions), that information is not overwritten by the Copy Course.
• If students have taken assessments or submitted assignments, that information is overwritten.

In summary, use the Copy Course feature before the course is opened up to students (typically, first day of classes) but not on or after that date.