Importing Content from Other LMS

DNLearn supports importing content from major learning management systems.

Supported Formats

Direct Import

Canvas course export (.imscc)
Blackboard course packages
Moodle backup files
Common Cartridge (1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)

Content Packages

SCORM 1.2 and 2004
xAPI/Tin Can packages
QTI question banks

How to Import

Step 1: Export from Your Current LMS

From Canvas:

1. Go to Settings > Export Course Content

2. Select "Course"

3. Click "Create Export"

4. Download the .imscc file

From Blackboard:

1. Control Panel > Packages and Utilities

2. Export/Archive Course

3. Select content to include

4. Download the package

From Moodle:

1. Course Administration > Backup

2. Select items to include

3. Perform backup

4. Download the .mbz file

Step 2: Import to DNLearn

1. Go to your course in DNLearn

2. Navigate to Settings > Import

3. Select your LMS type

4. Upload your export file

5. Map content to DNLearn structure

6. Click "Import"

What Gets Imported

Fully Supported

Course structure and sections
Text content and lectures
Files and documents
Quiz questions (most types)
Assignment descriptions
Announcements

Partially Supported

Embedded media (may need re-linking)
Discussion boards (structure only)
Gradebook settings (manual review needed)

Not Imported

Student data and submissions
Grade history
LTI tool configurations (need reconfiguration)

After Import

1. Review all imported content

2. Fix any broken links

3. Reconfigure LTI tools

4. Test quizzes and assignments

5. Update due dates

Troubleshooting

Import fails:

Check file size (max 2GB)
Ensure file isn't corrupted
Try exporting again from source

Missing content:

Some content types may not transfer
Manually recreate unsupported items

Broken media:

Re-upload videos and images
Update embed codes