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

  1. Click Course Content on the menu panel.
  2. Click on the needed Chapter/Module to navigate to the assignment.


  3. Click Edit for the assignment to be copied.
  4. Select Copy Assignment.
  5. Click the Copy to Clipboard icon to copy the assignment's Copy Code.

STEP 2: Apply the Assignment's Copy Code

  1. 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.
  2. Navigate to the Chapter/Module (content folder) where you would like to place the copy.
  3. Click Add an assignment or resource.
  4. Paste the Assignment's Copy Code into the provided field (see below).
  5. Click Copy Assignment.
  6. To modify the copied assignment's name, click the pencil icon (or click Edit / select Edit Settings).
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  7. Save Changes.
     

STEP 3 (Optional): Modify the Copied Assignment

To modify the copied assignment, navigate to the assignment within the Course and click Edit.

  1. Select Edit Settings to modify the assignment Name or Template.
  2. Select Edit Timing to set the Timing parameters for the copied assignment.
  3. Select Edit Questions to add/delete Questions, or to modify question or assignment Point Value.
  4. SAVE CHANGES