Packback: Cloning Packback for a New CRN

Updated on Aug 08, 2024

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In this article, you will learn how to utilize Packback's cloning option. You will need to follow this process anytime you teach a course that is cloned from a Master Course to any other course. Repeat this process for each individual CRN.

Note: Each cloned course should already have a course login, but if it does not then please check out our article Packback: Adding Packback to D2L to learn how to set up a Packback login for your course.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Navigate to the Packback Support for Clone Course Master module and copy the Packback Template ID.

Image showing to copy the Template ID in the Course Master Copy Code section.

2. Launch Packback from the newly cloned D2L course by selecting the Packback access link in the course.

Selecting the Packback access link will trigger a connection between your new D2L CRN and Packback.

Image of a new D2L course Packback login located in a module. The Packback login is highlighted in red with an arrow indicating to select it.

3. Select Copy Existing Community.

You may need to scroll down to see the Copy Existing Community button.

Image showing to select the Copy Exisiting Community button located towards the bottom of the page next to the Create a New Community button.

4. Select the Enter Existing Template ID instead button.

Image showing to select the Enter Existing Template ID instead button located under the Select Existing Community dropdown menu.

5. Enter the Existing Template ID. Enter the Start and End Dates. Then, select Continue.

Image showing to enter the Existing Template ID in the Enter Existing Template ID text field, then navigating down to enter the start date and then the end dates. Finally, select the Continued button located next to the Cancel button.

6. Look over the details and select Create Community.

Image showing to select the Create Community button located at the bottom of the page after checking the course information is suitable.

6.1. (Optional) Edit Community Details

If you need to make any edits to the course details before copying you may select the Edit button to right of the community details.

Image showing to select the Edit button located to the right of the community details.

7. Congrats! Your community has been cloned. Select, Go to community to complete any additional course setup need such as adjusting deadlines for assignments.

Image showing to selec the Go to community button located on the bottom of the pop-up window.

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