How to use the Joule 2 Course Converter block.
To convert course backups directly to Moodle 2.0, follow the steps below.
Note: Manual upload of files is recommended when only a couple of “outlier” files require migration. Should you need to migrate multiple files or particularly large files, SFTP is highly recommended.
Navigate to the Course Converter block.
Note: If the block is not visible, the site administrator may need to add the block to the site or make it visible.
Click "Manage files" to upload a course file to be converted.
1. Click "Choose a file... "to select a file to upload for conversion.
2. View the Uploaded files and/or delete them.
3. Click "Save changes" to save the change(s).
4. Click "Cancel" to cancel and discard the change(s) and quit.
Click "Convert" to open the Course Converter.
1. Choose a Converter/Format from the drop-down menus:
a. Converter: Type of file being converted i.e. Angel, Blackboard, etc.
b. Format: Type of course format in Joule/Moodle to convert the course to i.e. Weeks, Folders, etc.
2. Select files for converting by ticking the box next to the desired files.
3. Select General settings:
a. Auto-restore/into category: If ticked, automatically restores the course to the category selected.
b. Unattended operation: If ticked,
4. Click "Convert" when ready to proceed.
5. Click "Cancel" to discard the change(s) and quit.
Click "Manage converted files" to manage converted files.
1. Delete files by ticking the box labeled Delete. When you click "Save changes" the files will be removed.
2. Backup files can be restored by clicking the" Restore" link.
3. Click "Save changes" to save change(s).
4. Click "Cancel" to cancel and discard change(s) and quit.
For more information see the documentation located here:
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