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Overview

All Canvas course content types will all be reusable using the same methods. This includes all copied content in the Temporary Content Repository, regardless of whether it's come from UniSA learnonline or UoA MyUni (Moodle content is converted to Canvas content). This resource will show you how to reuse these content types, like pages, files, assignments, rubrics and discussions (quiz/quiz question reuse is covered separately).

Make sure you understand the content reuse guidelines before you progress!

Content reuse recommendations

There are several methods for reusing these kinds of content. These options are listed below, with recommendations.

Content type	Reuse from Temporary Content Repository			Reuse from UniSA learnonline/UoA MyUni manually
	Copy/paste	Content import	Course import
	... with your mouse/keyboard	Import an individual content item	Import multiple content items
Page	Recommended	Viable (risks reusing old HTML stylings from UniSA/UoA)	No recommended (this is the least refined reuse method)	Not required (all viable content types should already be easily accessible from the Repository)
File	Not possible	Recommended
Assignment	Viable (you'd need to set assignment settings manually)	Recommended
Rubric*	Not possible	Recommended
Discussion	Viable (you'd need to set discussion settings manually)	Recommended
*Rubric reuse is only possible for UoA MyUni rubrics. UniSA learnonline rubrics cannot be imported into AU Canvas, so require manual recreation.

How to reuse pages, files, assignments and discussions

Select the most relevant content reuse method from the tabs below.

Repository: Copy/paste

Repository: Copy/paste

In some cases, you may choose to copy specific pieces of text from a Temporary Content Repository course and paste that text onto pages, assignments and/or discussions that you already have created in your AU Canvas course. This is a great way to balance the creation of new content with the reuse of critical bits of information from existing institutions.

When you copy your text, it's possible that you will also copy any HTML stylings that may have been applied to that text in learnonline or MyUni (this could be something as simple as a unique font). Because AU Canvas has its own HTML stylings, it's important that HTML style artefacts from learnonline or MyUni are removed during this copy/pasting process. To do so, we recommend you paste your text into a plain-text editor like the Notes/Notepad apps on your computer (but not Word) before bringing it into your AU Canvas course. Doing so will remove any custom stylings and ensure that whatever ends up in AU Canvas has AU Canvas stylings applied.

Apart from that, the copy/paste process is as straightforward as it seems - simply copy from the Repository, paste into a plain-text editor, then copy from the plain-text editor and paste into your AU Canvas course development shell.

Repository: Content import

Repository: Content import

If you want to reuse entire pages, files, assignments, rubrics and discussions (settings and all), then we recommend you use the 'Copy to' feature on each individual content item while viewing them in the Repository. Find out more in the presentation below.

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Repository: Course import

Repository: Course import

Compared to individual imports, which let you copy one content item from the Temporary Content Repository to your development shell at a time, course imports allow you to copy multiple items in bulk. Course imports are generally discouraged for content reuse because they are less refined compared to individual imports. However, if a course import does seem more appropriate for your needs, you can find out more about them in the presentation below. Note course imports must be actioned from within your course development shell, not the relevant Repository course.

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UniSA learnonline/UoA MyUni manual import

UniSA learnonline/UoA MyUni manual import

The Temporary Content Repository provides a more streamlined method of accessing and reusing UniSA learnonline and UoA MyUni content. It's existence makes it so you do not need to manually export content from these learning management systems. If the content you want to reuse is missing from the Repository or broken, then it is likely because it has not true equivalent in AU Canvas and you will need to recreate it new. This will mostly apply to Moodle content from UniSA learnonline and UoA MyUni content that uses Cidi Labs DesignTools.

However, if you do need to manually export content from UniSA learnonline or UoA MyUni and import it into AU Canvas, please refer to the vendor guides in the table below. You may need to contact the relevant UniSA/UoA course coordinators for assistance locating and importing content from the existing institutions' learning management systems, should you not have access yourself.

LMS	Content export guide	Content import guide	Note(s)
UniSA learnonline	How to create a Moodle course backup	How to import a Moodle course backup into Canvas	Large course backup/export files may error when you try to import them into AU Canvas (try to refine what you include in your export) If the content you want to reuse contains links to course files (images, documents, etc.), make sure to include those files in your export and import or the links may break
UoA MyUni	How to create a Canvas course export file	How to import a Canvas course export file into Canvas

Checking for broken links and unused content

Reusing content may result in your course having broken links (i.e. if you import a page that links to a file, but forget to import the file) and/or unused content (i.e. if you bring over content that you don't actually end up using). After you've finished setting up your reused content, it is recommended that you run a Cidi Labs UDOIT to check for broken links and other accessibility issues, and run a TidyUP scan to check for unused content. Complete these scans in your development shell, not the Temporary Content Repository course you copied from.

REMINDER: You still need to repair and realign your content! This includes reorganising it to fit the AU Course Template and your course's assignment groups.

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