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Why teachers search for a Canvas quiz loader

Teachers who want a canvas quiz loader extension usually already have the content in a document, not in Canvas. The slow part is turning lecture slides or chapter notes into questions fast enough to load them before the next class.

Start from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages
Get multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
Review and edit before anything reaches students
Export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on the Pro plan

Example intro biology quiz questions

True or false: mitochondria are the main site of ATP production in eukaryotic cells.True. Most ATP is made by oxidative phosphorylation across the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Which organelle carries out photosynthesis in plant cells?The chloroplast. It contains chlorophyll, which captures light energy used to build sugars.

True or false: DNA replication is semiconservative.True. Each new double helix keeps one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.

Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?Transfer RNA (tRNA). Each tRNA pairs with a matching codon through its anticodon.

How many sodium and potassium ions does the sodium-potassium pump move per ATP used?Three sodium ions out and two potassium ions in. This maintains the resting membrane potential.

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Questions from your own material

Upload lecture slides, chapter PDFs or typed notes and get questions written from that content, not generic filler.

Explanations on every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer question includes an explanation so you can check the reasoning before it goes to students.

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export

Pro users can export QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML files. Whether a given Canvas setup accepts the import depends on your school's Canvas version and quiz type.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of printed pages.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false, open questions or a mix, and set how many you want.

Review, then export

Check the questions and explanations, edit anything off, then study in the browser or export if your plan includes it.

DeckOwl reads your files and drafts multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. You review every item, so you control what ends up in front of students. The free plan covers three generations a month and studying in the browser.

Export is a Pro feature. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML files can be downloaded from Pro, and your Canvas administrator or instructor can confirm which import format your course accepts.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check whether my Canvas site accepts QTI 2.1 imports?

Ask your Canvas administrator or instructor, since import options depend on your school's Canvas version and the quiz type you use. DeckOwl cannot control how Canvas handles a file.

How many questions should a weekly quiz on one chapter include?

Ten to fifteen questions usually cover the key terms and concepts without making review tedious. Mix recall questions with a few that ask you to apply the idea.

Is QTI 2.1 export free?

No. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Can I try DeckOwl without a credit card?

Yes. The free plan gives you three generations per month and does not require a credit card to start.

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