Though this is the first step of Course Setup Checklist, if you are a new Canvas user and are planning to build your Canvas course from scratch, you will most likely want to skip to the next section. If you are importing a course from another LMS, you can find the instructions to do so here, and then you will need to go through the course using information from the rest of the chapter to reformat the course content.

The first step in importing content from another Canvas course or LMS is to export or extract that content from its original host site. Exporting content is different for every LMS, but the option to export an entire course is usually found in the course settings. Consult your IT department or the technology support for the host site if you need help exporting. We will cover how to export a course from Canvas in Chapter 7, Now You're Ready! once we have completed building your course. To import content into your course, perform the following...