You can easily copy an existing assignment within the same course or into another course that uses the same textbook/edition. You can use the copied assignment as-is, or modify it as needed.
Example: Copy an assignment into a different version of the course
Example: Create a make-up version
NOTE: this is for SELECT assignments, If you would like to copy ALL assignments to a new course, use the Copy Course feature.
Example: Copy a Course for use in a New Term.
If you would like to duplicate the assignment to create a Practice Assignment, see Assign Existing Auto-Graded Assignment for Practice.
Example: Reopen a graded assignment to allow for ungraded, unlimited practice
From the Instructor Dashboard, click Go to Course, then follow the steps below:
STEP 1: Locate/Copy the Assignment's Copy Code
- Click Course Content on the menu panel.
- Click on the needed Chapter/Module to navigate to the assignment.
- Click Edit for the assignment to be copied.
- Select Copy Assignment.
- Click the Copy to Clipboard icon to copy the assignment's Copy Code.
STEP 2: Apply the Assignment's Copy Code
- Open the Course in which you would like to copy the assignment.
- If not applying the code within the same course, the receiving course must use the same title/edition.
- Navigate to the Chapter/Module (content folder) where you would like to place the copy.
- Click Add an assignment or resource.
- Paste the Assignment's Copy Code into the provided field (see below).
- Click Copy Assignment.
- To modify the copied assignment's name, click the pencil icon (or click Edit / select Edit Settings).
/ - Save Changes.
STEP 3 (Optional): Modify the Copied Assignment
To modify the copied assignment, navigate to the assignment within the Course and click Edit.
- Select Edit Settings to modify the assignment Name or Template.
- Select Edit Timing to set the Timing parameters for the copied assignment.
- Select Edit Questions to add/delete Questions, or to modify question or assignment Point Value.
- SAVE CHANGES