Course Migration Options

Start fresh and design your course directly in Brightspace.

Using Course Templates
Save time by using pre-built course templates:

• Visit the Brightspace course templates page to review options.
• Request a Course Shell and select the template you need by completing the Brightspace Course Request Form (coming soon).

Steps to Build a Course from Scratch

To help you build your course from scratch, we recommend using the Brightspace Course Builder interface, which is available in all courses. Here’s how to get started: 

1. Navigate to the desired Brightspace course.
2. From the Navbar, click on Course Admin.
3. Under the ‘Site Resources’ heading, click on Course Builder.

In the Course Builder interface, use the interface to:

• Build your course outline with placeholders.
• Add content and explore tools.

Alternatively, you can start adding modules and uploading files directly from your Brightspace main page:

1. From your Navbar, click on Content.
2. Begin adding Modules and uploading files to your course.

This should make the process of building your course more manageable and organized. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Migrate key elements of your Blackboard course to Brightspace.

Important Notes:

• Journals and Wikis are unavailable in Brightspace.
• Question sets and random group quiz questions will not be linked.

Steps to Create a Blackboard Backup File:

1. Log in to Blackboard and go to your course.
2. From the course menu, go to Course Management > Packages and Utilities > Export/Archive Course > Export Package.
3. Select options:
   1. Select All (except Contacts and Announcements).
   2. For forums, choose Include only the forums, with no starter posts.
4. Click Submit to download the backup file.

Steps to Import the File into Brightspace:

1. Log in to Brightspace and go to your course.
2. Navigate to Navbar > Course Admin > Import/Export/Copy Components > Import Components.
3. Upload the Blackboard backup file and select Import All Components.

The import process may take several minutes, depending on the size of your backup file.

Note: You must request a Course Shell by completing the Brightspace Course Request Form (coming soon) to migrate your course(s).

Clean-Up Steps:

• Update dates for assignments, quizzes, and other activities.
• Verify and adjust activities/resources to ensure compatibility with Brightspace.

If you prefer assistance, complete the Brightspace Course Request Form and specify the courses to copy from. Our team will notify you when your course is ready for review.

If your Blackboard course consists mainly of file resources, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Blackboard and go to your course.
2. Navigate to Course Management > Content Collection > Course CRN.
3. Select files:
   1. Click Show All at the bottom of the window.
   2. Check individual files or Select All.
4. Download the package as a zip file.

Import Files into Brightspace:

1.  Go to Brightspace and navigate to your course.
2. Go to Navbar > Course Admin > Manage Files and click Upload to add your zip file.
3. Once uploaded, click the dropdown arrow next to the zip file and select Unzip.
4. Use the Course Builder to organize uploaded files into modules:
   • Go to Navbar > Course Admin > Course Builder.
   • Create modules and place your files accordingly.