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*It is possible to make a copy or ''backup'' of individiual activities in a Moodle course and then re-use these activities in a different Moodle site or in a different course on the same Moodle. (Note that if you wish to re-use activities within the same Moodle it might be simpler to use the ''import'' function. See [[Import course data]] for information on how to do this.
*It is possible to make a copy or ''backup'' of individiual activities in a Moodle course and then re-use these activities in a different Moodle site or in a different course on the same Moodle. (Note that if you wish to re-use activities within the same Moodle it might be simpler to use the ''import'' function. See [[Import course data]] for information on how to do this.
*To make a backup of an activity, ensure you are logged in with editing rights, as a teacher for example, and click on the activity you wish to backup. The settings block to the side will have a link ''Backup'' as with the assignment in the following screenshot:
*To make a backup of an activity, ensure you are logged in with editing rights, as a teacher for example, and click on the activity you wish to backup. The settings block to the side will have a link ''Backup'' as with the assignment in the following screenshot:
[[File:Activitybackup.png]]
 
[[File:Activitybackup1.png]]
 
*In the next screen, check/tick the type of item you wish to backup - in this case, just ''activities''
 
[[File:Includeactivities.png]]
 
*Click Next and on the next screen, check the activity you wish to backup - in this case, our assignment:
 
[[File:Backupassignment.png]]


===Backing up whole courses===
===Backing up whole courses===
*It is also possible to make a copy or backup of a whole course and re-use it elsewhere. See [[Course backup]] for information on how to do this.
*It is also possible to make a copy or backup of a whole course and re-use it elsewhere. See [[Course backup]] for information on how to do this.

Revision as of 16:55, 12 October 2011

Activity Backup

Backing up individual activities

  • It is possible to make a copy or backup of individiual activities in a Moodle course and then re-use these activities in a different Moodle site or in a different course on the same Moodle. (Note that if you wish to re-use activities within the same Moodle it might be simpler to use the import function. See Import course data for information on how to do this.
  • To make a backup of an activity, ensure you are logged in with editing rights, as a teacher for example, and click on the activity you wish to backup. The settings block to the side will have a link Backup as with the assignment in the following screenshot:

Activitybackup1.png

  • In the next screen, check/tick the type of item you wish to backup - in this case, just activities

Includeactivities.png

  • Click Next and on the next screen, check the activity you wish to backup - in this case, our assignment:

Backupassignment.png

Backing up whole courses

  • It is also possible to make a copy or backup of a whole course and re-use it elsewhere. See Course backup for information on how to do this.