Copying Courses

Why would I want to make a copy of my course? 

Educators might want to make a copy of their Canvas course for reasons such as:

• Course Reuse: To save time by reusing course materials in subsequent terms.

• Course Updates: To improve and update course content based on feedback.

• Multiple Sections: When teaching multiple sections of the same course.

• Archiving: For backup and historical record-keeping.

• Collaboration: To share with colleagues or co-teachers.

• Experimentation: To test new teaching methods without affecting the original course.

• Compliance and Records: For compliance or accreditation requirements.

• Student Accommodations: To provide specific accommodations while keeping the original course intact.

• Customization: For tailoring content to different groups or audiences.

• Personal Organization: To keep courses organized by creating copies for each new term or session.