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Turn orientation slides into a FYE Canvas knowledge quiz

DeckOwl reads your orientation handbook, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation. Start with no credit card.

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Why a short knowledge check works for first-year courses

A first-year experience course packs registration steps, academic policies, library access and advising deadlines into its first few weeks. A FYE Canvas knowledge quiz turns that handbook material into quick questions that show which facts students have absorbed and which they still need to look up.

Pull questions straight from your orientation slides, handbook or syllabus.
Mix multiple choice, true/false and short-answer items in one set.
Show an explanation with every answer so missed items become study points.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.

Example FYE orientation knowledge questions

Which campus office usually coordinates disability accommodations?Disability services or accessibility services. Students should register early, because accommodations are arranged through that office rather than by individual instructors.

What does a degree audit show a student?Which program requirements are complete and which remain. Checking it each term helps students avoid missing a required course before graduation.

True or false: Canvas course announcements go only to the instructor.False. Announcements post to every student enrolled in the course, and students can adjust how they receive notifications in their Canvas settings.

What does FERPA protect?Student education records and their privacy. It limits who can access grades and records without the student's consent.

What is the main purpose of instructor office hours?Meeting the instructor one-on-one to ask about course material or get feedback. Going early in the term builds that relationship before grades are on the line.

Generate the full set

Questions from your own material

Upload the PDF, slides or notes your course uses, and the quiz covers the deadlines, policies and campus services your students were actually given.

Explanations on every question

Each answer includes a short explanation, so students who miss a question learn why the correct option is right instead of just seeing a score.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning systems that accept those formats.

How it works

Upload your orientation material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of printed pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Choose question types and count

Pick multiple choice, true/false, short answer or a mix, and set how many questions you want for the session.

Review, then study or export

Check the questions and explanations, practice in the browser on the free plan, or export on a paid plan.

Build the quiz from the same slides or handbook you gave students, so each question matches what was taught. Short sessions with clear explanations tend to hold attention better than long tests, and students can retake the quiz before the first graded assignment.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a FYE knowledge quiz cover?

Most first-year experience quizzes focus on campus resources, academic policies, registration steps and study habits. Upload the orientation material your course actually uses so the questions match what students were taught.

How many questions work for a first-year orientation quiz?

Ten to twenty questions usually fit a single session and keep the focus on key items like deadlines and support services. Shorter checks tend to keep students focused better than long ones.

Can I export the quiz to Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is available on the Pro plan. Check with your institution whether its Canvas setup accepts that format before you import the file.

Is there a free way to try it?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports require a paid plan, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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