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Turn your notes into Canvas quiz questions you can paste

Skip retyping questions by hand. Upload your own slides, PDFs or notes and get a question set you can paste into Canvas or export as QTI.

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Why generate your own quiz instead of copying one

Most instructors searching for a canvas quiz copy and paste workflow want to move questions from one place into their course without retyping them. Ready-made quiz banks rarely match your exact lecture order or terminology, so the questions can feel off target.

Questions match your own lecture notes and slides, not a generic topic list.
Each answer carries an explanation you can keep, edit or drop.
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions are available from one upload.
Export options depend on your plan: browser study on Free, PDF and DOCX on Plus, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.

Example quiz questions to adapt for a Canvas course

What is a distractor in a multiple-choice question?A wrong answer option built to look plausible, often from a common misconception · It tests understanding because guessing becomes harder.

Should one quiz question test more than one idea?No, because a question covering two ideas makes it hard to tell which concept a student missed.

What does QTI stand for in quiz export?Question and Test Interoperability, a standard format many learning management systems use to import quiz questions.

How do closed and open questions differ in a quiz?Closed questions have fixed answer options that can be scored automatically, while open questions need a written answer that usually requires manual grading.

Why include explanations with quiz answers?Explanations show students why the correct answer is right, which turns a missed question into a learning point.

Generate the full set

Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and the questions come from what you actually teach.

Explanations on every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer question includes an explanation students can read after they respond.

Export for your LMS

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro, to move questions into your course.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and review the generated set.

Copy or export into Canvas

Paste the questions you keep, or export a file if your plan includes it.

A better approach is to start from your own material. DeckOwl reads your uploaded notes and writes questions tied to the specific points you covered, with explanations for each answer so you can check the wording before you paste anything.

Review every question before it reaches students. Edit wording, remove any item that tests trivia instead of understanding, and keep the questions that reflect what you want learners to be able to do.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I write for one Canvas quiz?

There is no fixed rule, but many instructors start with 10 to 15 questions per unit and adjust based on how long the quiz takes. Choose the number that fits the time you allow and the depth of the material.

Should I copy quiz questions word for word from the textbook?

Rephrase them where you can. Copied wording tends to reward recognition, so write questions that ask students to apply, compare or explain the idea.

Can I export generated questions for Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is available on the Pro plan, and PDF and DOCX exports are included with Plus. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan, and do students get a discount?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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