Moodle - IMS Common Cartridge Import Guide

IMS Common Cartridge files can be imported into a Moodle course by utilizing the “Restore” function.

Restoring an IMS Common Cartridge file

Go to the Moodle course section into which you would like to import the content. In your Moodle left navigation bar, Click on  Administration > Restore.

You will then be prompted to import your backup file.  Click “Choose a file” and navigate to your .imscc file or simply drag and drop it into the dialog box. Click "Restore".

You are then given a chance to review your Import Settings.  You can scroll to the bottom and click “Continue”.

Choose if you want to "Merge the backup into this course" for your existing course or "Delete the contents of this course" and then restore.  If you are starting with a new shell, this selection does not matter, but if you have a working course, e.g. adding a Syllabus, discussions, etc. then choose "Merge the backup into this course" and Click "Continue".

You can review your settings and verify that only “Include Activities and resources” is selected (with a check mark). Click “Next”.

In the course settings page, confirm your "Course Name", "Course Short Name", "Course start date".  

When importing links, you are able to select all or select the one's you wish to use for you course by marking the "check box". Click “Next”.

You can click “Previous” if you need to make changes. Once satisfied with the selections, choose “Perform Restore”.

Once the course is restored successfully, Click "Continue" to start  using the course materials.