Since upgrading to Moodle 1.9 we have been unable to restore blackboard course exports, while trying to import the following error is given:
"course_header object missing from session"
Any ideas?
Hello,
I have the same error message when I try to restore a BB-course to Moodle. The only difference is that I´m using Moodle 1.8.4. (and Blackboard 7.3).
Hope anyone can help?
Astrid
Hi again,
I found something interesting concerning to the problem above mentioned: http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-13339?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:changehistory-tabpanel
If I understand correctly, this means that the problem should be solved in Moodle 1.8.5, 1.9 and 2.0. But David has the same problem with Moodle 1.9!
Any other ideas?
Astrid
I did a test install on another machine of the latest moodle 1.8.4+ and im getting the same error with it.
We are also stuck with the same problem, going from BB 7.1 to Moodle 1.9+ (Build 20080423). Is there something about the way we exported from BB (created the zip file)? Or is it a problem on the Moodle side? In my case I got the problem whether I exported Discussions or not.
Our migration is now stopped cold!
(Maybe BB's outrageous prices are actually worth it...)
Our migration is now stopped cold!
(Maybe BB's outrageous prices are actually worth it...)
I haven´t found a solution for this problem.
Anyone who can help?
While I can't say for certain that this is a solution, I did have the same error, but found that it was resolved when exported Bb courses were set to include "Course Settings" in the export package. (Bb 6.3.1.645)
The whole business of Bb migration to Moodle is a pain that appears to be resolved only with a lot of manual manipulation of the content. *Sigh*
The Course Transfer Tool (http://welearn.sfsu.edu/ctt/index.html) is a bit out of date, but does do a better job of handling Bb text description migration compared to the built-in tool in Moodle. However, the built-in tool handles attachments better. Neither offers a truly satisfactory experience though, and both have size limitations, though, and only Moodle's tools can be somewhat tweaked on the backend.
For now, we are looking at combining the CTT tool along with raw import of Bb export archives and manual manipulation as the only viable solution. One year of pain.
Does anyone have a better solution?
Cheers,
Anthony
The whole business of Bb migration to Moodle is a pain that appears to be resolved only with a lot of manual manipulation of the content. *Sigh*
The Course Transfer Tool (http://welearn.sfsu.edu/ctt/index.html) is a bit out of date, but does do a better job of handling Bb text description migration compared to the built-in tool in Moodle. However, the built-in tool handles attachments better. Neither offers a truly satisfactory experience though, and both have size limitations, though, and only Moodle's tools can be somewhat tweaked on the backend.
For now, we are looking at combining the CTT tool along with raw import of Bb export archives and manual manipulation as the only viable solution. One year of pain.
Does anyone have a better solution?
Cheers,
Anthony
I am also trying to convert Blackboard (6.1 Basic) to Moodle (1.9.1) and I keep getting the following error message. Some of the archives will import and others just refuse to.
Has anyone come up with a solution to this problem? Or even an explanation as to why some will work and others dont work at all?
Thanks
Ian
I'm getting the same error just using Import without blackboard.
Love a solution
Hello,
I've had the same problem, and I resolved it.
Instead of export the course from Blackboard you should archive the course, because all information concerning to the course is attached in the zip file (name of the course, code, etc).
I hope this help!
I've had the same problem, and I resolved it.
Instead of export the course from Blackboard you should archive the course, because all information concerning to the course is attached in the zip file (name of the course, code, etc).
I hope this help!
I was having the same issue and archiving the courses via Blackboard was the only option resolved it. Thanks for posting this information. You're a lifesaver!
I received the following error message after trying to restore an archived BB course in Moodle 1.9:
- Creating temporary structures
- Deleting old data
- Copying zip file
- Unzipping backup
- Checking for BlackBoard export
You need the XSLT library installed in PHP to open this Blackboard file
Does anyone know what this means and how to fix it?
That is a PHP extension. If you go to Admin -> Server -> PHP Info, and search, you will probably find that there is no mention of XSLT anywhere on that page. You need to install whatever PHP extension it is that adds it. (Probably this one: http://php.net/manual/en/book.xsl.php)
I am attempting to restore a course from Blackboard version 8. Using both an archived and exported Blackboard course produces the following error: "A required parameter (id) was missing". I get a Continue button but the file does not upload into my Moodle course.
Does the Restore function not support Blackboard version 8 courses? Any idea if Moodle 2 will?
In reply to Elizabeth Smith
Re: Migrating Blackboard Version 8 Course into Moodle 1.9
by ben reynolds -
Hi Elizabeth, that's often Moodlish for "your file is bigger than the allowed upload limit."
Here's a good place to start seeing whether file size is your problem. http://docs.moodle.org/en/Administration_FAQ#How_do_the_limits_on_uploaded_files_work.3F
Here's a good place to start seeing whether file size is your problem. http://docs.moodle.org/en/Administration_FAQ#How_do_the_limits_on_uploaded_files_work.3F
In reply to ben reynolds
Re: Migrating Blackboard Version 8 Course into Moodle 1.9
by Elizabeth Smith -
Thanks Ben! I will take a look at this.
Elizabeth
In reply to Elizabeth Smith
Re: Migrating Blackboard Version 8 Course into Moodle 1.9
by Dan Marsden -
also - make sure it's standard Blackboard 8 - not the rebranded webct (vista 8/CE 8)
for more info, check out:
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Blackboard_migration
for more info, check out:
http://docs.moodle.org/en/Blackboard_migration