how to rerun a course for the new group of students so that they don't see the previous groups activ

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Dear community,

I am relatively new to Canvas and am trying to make the right decision. We have run the course for a particular group of students and now want a new group to take the course in its entirety. Of course, there are discussion boards and assignments that we'd like to have the previous answers and the new ones separated on both the front and back end.

what would be wiser - duplicate the course or create a group within the existing course?

Thank you!

Chris · Accepted Answer

Hi @bernsm04,

You would almost certainly want to make a fresh copy of the course for the new students to use.  There is another possible approach using sections and enrollment limiting options, but in my opinion as a Canvas admin, creating a new course shell is the way to go.  If you do want info about the other possible option, let me know.

-Chris