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Write Canvas quiz questions with images from your own notes

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How to get Canvas quiz images right

Canvas quiz images work best when the questions come from material you already teach from. Lecture slides, lab handouts and textbook pages contain the diagrams and labeled figures that make image questions useful.

Upload the slide or page that contains the figure, then refer to it in the question text.
Write alt text that describes the image content for screen reader users.
Keep answer choices short so they stay readable beside a picture.
Preview the quiz in Canvas before students see it.

Example Canvas quiz questions about adding images

Where do you insert an image into a Canvas quiz question?Use the image button in the Rich Content Editor on the question text box. That editor handles embedded images and their formatting.

Why should every image in a Canvas quiz have alt text?Alt text lets screen readers describe the image to students who cannot see it. Without it, those students may be unable to answer the question fairly.

What is a Canvas module?A module groups course items such as pages, files and quizzes in a set order. It helps students work through the course in sequence.

True or false: Canvas Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes are the same quiz engine.False. They are separate quiz tools with different features and settings, so check which one your course uses before building questions.

Can the prompt of a true/false question in Canvas include an image?Yes. The prompt text can contain an embedded image, while the answer choices stay True or False. The image should be needed to judge the statement.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions.

Explanations included

Every question comes with an explanation, so you can check the reasoning before students see the quiz.

Export for Canvas

QTI 2.1 export on Pro lets you bring questions into your learning platform. PDF and DOCX exports are included on Plus.

How it works

Upload your source

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

Generate and review

Pick your question types, then check each question and explanation against the figure or passage it covers.

Add images in Canvas

Insert the pictures in Canvas yourself using the image button in the question editor, and add alt text to each one.

DeckOwl reads the text in your upload, including photos of pages, and writes questions with explanations. It does not insert pictures into your quiz, so you add the figure in Canvas and write alt text that describes what students need to see.

Keep image questions clear: one image per question, and answer choices that do not depend on small print. Check each generated question against the figure before you publish it.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write good alt text for an image in a quiz question?

Describe what the image shows and why it matters for the question, without giving away the answer. Keep it to one or two sentences.

Should an image question be multiple choice or short answer?

Multiple choice works well when the image has one clear feature to identify, while short answer suits diagrams students must label or explain. Mix both if the figure supports it.

Can I export my quiz to Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is a Pro feature at $14.99 per month. Check that your Canvas setup accepts QTI 2.1 import before you rely on it.

Is there a free way to try this?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports are not included. You can start without a credit card.

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