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Turn your notes into quiz questions you can import into Canvas

DeckOwl does not install inside Canvas. It reads your own PDFs, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, then exports QTI 2.1 files on the Pro plan.

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Using AI quiz questions alongside Canvas

Canvas course shells rarely come with the quiz questions instructors need, so many teachers look for a canvas quiz plugin that fills the gap.

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer for each quiz
Read every explanation to confirm the answer key is correct
Export QTI 2.1 on Pro to bring questions into Canvas
Use PDF or DOCX exports on Plus for printed practice sheets

Example questions about Canvas quizzes and exports

What is the difference between a Canvas question bank and a quiz?A question bank stores reusable questions that can be pulled into many quizzes. A quiz is the set of questions a student takes at one time.

Which Canvas quiz setting randomizes the order of answer choices?The Shuffle Answers option. It changes the order of choices for each attempt.

What does QTI stand for?Question and Test Interoperability. It is a standard file format for moving quiz content between learning systems.

What is an IMS Common Cartridge?A packaging format from IMS Global that bundles course content, including quizzes, so it can move between learning platforms.

Why choose Moodle XML for a Moodle course instead of QTI?Moodle XML is Moodle's native question import format, so questions usually map cleanly to Moodle question types.

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Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation a student can read after answering.

Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Questions come from the content your course actually uses.

Export for your LMS

Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Plus adds PDF and DOCX for handouts and printed review sheets.

How it works

Upload your course material

Add lecture slides, a reading PDF or your own notes. Free accounts can start without a credit card.

Generate and review questions

Choose question types and review each one. Edit wording or correct answers before you use them.

Export and import

On Pro, export QTI 2.1, then import the file through Canvas's question bank or quiz import tools, depending on your version.

DeckOwl takes a different route. It drafts questions from the slides or readings you already have, so you spend time checking accuracy instead of writing every item from scratch.

Check each generated question against your course content before students see it. Imports work best when the export format matches what your Canvas instance accepts.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I import quiz questions into Canvas?

Export a QTI 2.1 file from a Pro plan, then use the question bank or quiz import option in Canvas. The exact menu names vary by Canvas version, so check your institution's guide.

How many questions should a Canvas quiz include?

It depends on the topic, the time students have and how many concepts the quiz needs to cover. Start with a short set tied to one unit and adjust after reviewing student results.

Is DeckOwl a plugin that installs inside Canvas?

No. DeckOwl is a separate web app. You create questions there and export files to bring into Canvas.

Which export formats cost money?

All exports are paid features. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are on Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are on Pro at $14.99 per month.

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