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DeckOwl is a web app, not a browser extension for Canvas. Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations, ready to review or export.

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How a web quiz generator compares to a Canvas extension

If you were hoping for a Canvas quiz AI extension that sits inside your course page, DeckOwl works differently. It runs in your browser as a separate tool, so you generate the quiz from your own source material first and then bring it into your course.

Works from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes and photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations
Free plan with 3 generations per month and browser study
Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for LMS import

Example Canvas LMS and quiz questions for instructors

What does LTI stand for in learning platforms?Learning Tools Interoperability. It is the standard that lets outside tools launch inside an LMS, which is how most third-party integrations connect.

What is QTI?Question and Test Interoperability, an IMS standard for exchanging quiz and assessment items between systems. It is why exported question files can move between platforms.

In a Canvas quiz, what does the shuffle answers setting do?It randomizes the order of answer choices for each student. This makes it harder for students to copy answer positions from a neighbor.

What is the main difference between formative and summative assessment?Formative assessment checks understanding during learning, often with little or no grade weight. Summative assessment measures what was learned at the end of a unit.

What is Moodle XML?An XML file format Moodle uses to import question banks. It is a different format from QTI, so check which one your school's platform accepts.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Every question is written from the content you provided.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so students learn why an option is right or wrong.

Export for your LMS

On Pro, export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML and check with your school which import formats your Canvas setup accepts.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, notes or a photo of a page.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions and how many you want.

Review, study or export

Edit the questions, study them in the browser, or export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or QTI and Moodle XML on Pro.

The practical route is to export. QTI 2.1 is an IMS standard for exchanging quiz items, and Moodle XML is a separate format for question banks. Either one can be imported by platforms that support it, so confirm the format your Canvas instance accepts before you build a full assessment around it.

Generating from notes works best when you give the tool focused material, such as one chapter or one lecture, and then edit the output. Check every question against your course content before it reaches students.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz on one lecture include?

Most instructors use 5 to 10 questions for a single lecture so students can finish in one sitting. Mix recall items with a few application questions to test understanding.

How do I write good multiple-choice distractors?

Base each wrong option on a common mistake, and keep its length close to the correct answer. Avoid options like all of the above, which give the answer away.

Can I import DeckOwl quizzes into Canvas?

Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, which other platforms can import. Check with your school to confirm which formats your Canvas setup accepts.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no exports. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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