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Turn your notes into a quiz ready to load into Canvas

Upload a PDF, slide deck, or set of notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false, and open questions with explanations, which you can export as a QTI 2.1 file on the Pro plan.

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Why instructors use a canvas quiz loader

Most instructors who need a canvas quiz loader already have lecture slides and want questions without retyping them. The hard part is writing good distractors and explanations for every item, which takes longer than the lecture itself.

Works from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, and photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions with explanations
Review and edit each question before exporting
Export options depend on your plan: PDF and DOCX on Plus, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example cell biology quiz questions with answers

Which organelle produces most of the cell's ATP during aerobic respiration?The mitochondrion. Its inner membrane hosts the electron transport chain, which drives most ATP synthesis.

True or false: Water moves by osmosis from the side with more solute to the side with less solute.False. Water moves toward the side with more solute because that side has lower water potential.

Which phase of mitosis is when sister chromatids separate?Anaphase. Spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids toward opposite poles of the cell.

What is the main role of ribosomes?Translating mRNA into a polypeptide chain. They read the codon sequence and link amino acids in order.

Short answer: Why does the sodium-potassium pump require ATP?It moves three sodium ions out and two potassium ions in against their concentration gradients, which requires energy.

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Questions from your own material

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

Explanations on every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer question includes a short explanation, so you can check the reasoning before you load anything.

Export for your LMS

Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Plus exports PDF and DOCX for review or printing. Confirm with your instructor or admin which file format your Canvas course accepts.

How it works

Upload your lecture material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, or notes. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Choose question types and count

Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions, then generate. Review each question and edit anything that does not match your course.

Export and import

Export the quiz in the format your Canvas course accepts and import it through your course's quiz import option.

Starting from your own material keeps the questions tied to what you actually taught. You review and edit the draft, then export it, so the final quiz reflects your judgment rather than a generic question bank.

Free accounts can generate three times a month and study in the browser. Exports require a paid plan, so check which file type you need before you start.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I write for one lecture?

Most lectures support somewhere between 8 and 15 questions that cover the main ideas and a few common misconceptions. Focus on concepts the students must apply, not every detail on the slides.

Do quiz questions work better with explanations?

Yes. Explanations show students why the correct answer is right and why the distractors are wrong, which helps them learn from missed questions instead of just seeing a score.

Can I export my quiz to Canvas on the free plan?

No. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. Plus includes PDF and DOCX exports, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Do students get a discount on DeckOwl?

Yes. Students with a school email get 40 percent off, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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