How do I export my class content in Common Cartridge format, and what will and will NOT be included in the export file?
You can export any class in Common Cartridge format through the Manage Class menu by selecting Import/Export, going to the Export tab, choosing your desired version (1.1, 1.2 or 1.3), and hitting Export.
What is Common Cartridge format and when should I use it?
What is included in the Export?
Teachers can export content in Common Cartridge format at the class level. Go to Manage Class, then select Import/Export. Then, navigate to the Export tab, choose your desired Common Cartridge version, and hit Export.
What is Common Cartridge Format and when should I use it?
Common Cartridge is an open import and export format created by the IMS Global Learning Consortium designed to standardize content files created and utilized by learning management platforms, object repositories, content creators, publishers, and other systems.
Use the Common Cartridge export if:
DO NOT use the Common Cartridge export to:
What is included in the Export?
Systems can be as diverse as the teachers who use them! As such, content imports are a occasionally a world of comparing (or converting) apples to potatoes. Here are some important notes on our Common Cartridge export:
If you choose to export with Common Cartridge 1.2, the following items are (or are not) included in our export:
Learning Item |
Exports? |
Notes |
Pages/Structure |
Yes |
Page structure (nesting) is maintained. |
On Page Text Block |
Yes |
|
Files Block |
Yes |
|
Web Links Block |
Yes |
|
Images Block |
Yes |
|
Flickr Block |
No |
Export of Flickr is not supported at this time. |
Embed the Web Block |
Yes |
|
Youtube Block |
Yes |
|
Video Block |
Yes |
|
Audio Block |
Yes |
|
MiniSite Block |
Yes |
|
Google Drive Block |
Yes |
|
Calendar Blocks |
No |
|
Announcements |
No |
|
Assessments |
Yes |
All question types supported:
|
Assignments |
Yes |
|
Discussions |
Yes |
|
Polls |
Yes |
|
SCORM Activities |
No |
Export of SCORM is not supported at this time. |
LTI Activities |
Yes |
|
WikiProjects |
Yes |
|
If importing to Schoology Learning, please reference this support article.
If you chose to export with any other version of Common Cartridge, please reference the alternate table below:
Learning Item | Exports? | Notes |
Pages/Structure | Yes | Page structure (nesting) is maintained. |
On Page Text Block | Yes | |
Files Block | Yes | |
Web Links Block | Yes | |
Images Block | Yes | |
Flickr Block | Yes | Flickr blocks will be exported as web links to Flickr feed. |
Embed the Web Block | Yes | |
Youtube Block | Yes | |
Video Block | Yes | |
Audio Block | Yes | |
MiniSite Block | Yes | MiniSites will export as .zip files. |
Google Drive Block | No | |
Calendar Blocks | No | |
Announcements | No | |
Assessments | Yes | “Assessments will export in QTI format: - Matching questions will not export. - Attachments added to the Assessment Description area using the Attach a File option will NOT be included. - Files attached through CK Editor (the Link and Image buttons) will be included. - All Assessments will be exported as Draft Assessments and Exams.
|
Assignments | Yes | |
Discussions | Yes | |
Polls | No | |
SCORM Activities | Yes | SCORM Activities will export as .zip files. |
LTI Activities | No | |
WikiProjects | No |