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Create a Canvas video quiz from your lecture slides or notes

Upload the slides, transcript or notes that go with your video. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations, ready to export for Canvas.

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Why pair a video with a quiz in Canvas

A video quiz in Canvas works best when the questions check the ideas the video covers, not every detail. Short checks right after a segment show students what they have understood before the next lesson begins.

Keep each quiz to a single video or module so students can connect the questions to what they just watched.
Use true/false for quick recall and multiple choice for applying a concept.
Read every generated question before publishing, and correct any wording that does not match your lecture.
Write explanations that point back to the part of the video that covers the answer.

Example video quiz questions for a Canvas course

In photosynthesis, which molecule carries chemical energy from the light reactions to the Calvin cycle?ATP, because it is made in the light reactions and spent in the Calvin cycle.

True or false: a video quiz should check every detail the speaker mentions.False, because checks should target main ideas, since detail questions can be answered by rewatching rather than understanding.

What is the main purpose of a short quiz placed right after a video segment?To check recall and understanding while the material is fresh, so students can fix misunderstandings before the next lesson.

Multiple choice: which phase of mitosis separates sister chromatids?Anaphase, because spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids toward opposite poles.

Short answer: why should quiz explanations point back to a timestamp in the video?Students can rewatch the exact part that covers the answer, which turns a wrong answer into a targeted review.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages. Every question is written from the content you provide, so the quiz matches the video.

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question type that fits each checkpoint. Each question comes with an explanation students can read after answering.

Export options by plan

Plus adds PDF and DOCX exports. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for importing quizzes into learning systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the slides, transcript or notes linked to your video. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Generate and review questions

Choose the question types and review each one. Edit wording or answers before you use the quiz.

Export and add to Canvas

Export the quiz in QTI 2.1 on Pro, then bring it into Canvas and publish it under the video's module.

Writing those questions by hand takes time, especially for a course with many videos. DeckOwl reads your slides or notes and drafts questions with explanations, so you spend your time reviewing rather than starting from a blank page.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a video quiz have?

Most instructors use three to six questions for a short video, enough to check the main ideas without slowing students down. Adjust the count to match how long the video runs and how much material it covers.

What makes a good question for a video quiz?

Good questions test one idea at a time and use wording students will recognize from the video. Avoid questions that depend on a single phrase or slide that is easy to miss.

Can I export the quiz for Canvas?

QTI 2.1 export is available on Pro, and it is a standard format for quiz import. Check with your Canvas administrator to confirm which import route your school supports.

Is DeckOwl free to try?

Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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