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Drag and drop onto image quizzes for Moodle, built from your notes

Place labels on a diagram in Moodle's native question type, and generate the text-based questions around it from your own PDFs, slides or notes.

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How drag and drop onto image questions work in Moodle

Moodle quizzes with drag and drop onto image questions ask students to place labels on a picture, such as the parts of a cell or the components of a circuit diagram. Building one means uploading a background image, clicking on it to place drop zones, and linking each draggable item to its zone. That setup takes time when you write a full question bank by hand.

Drag labels onto matching zones on a background image
Drag markers to exact spots, as in anatomy or map questions
Group numbers control which items can fit which drop zones
Text questions export as Moodle XML on the Pro plan

Example Moodle drag and drop onto image practice questions

What does a Moodle Drag and drop onto image question ask students to do?Drag labels onto the matching drop zones on a background image. It tests where each part belongs, not just whether a term can be recalled.

Which Moodle question type lets students drag a marker to a spot on an image?Drag and drop markers. It is used when the answer is a location on the picture rather than a text label.

What is the background image in a Moodle drag and drop onto image question?The picture students see, such as a labeled diagram. Drop zones and draggable items are placed on top of it, and the image is uploaded in the question settings.

How do group numbers work in Moodle drag and drop onto image questions?Each drag item and drop zone has a group number, and an item can be placed in any zone with the same group. This lets one question accept several correct placements for the same label.

Why should a labeled diagram used for a drag and drop question avoid printing the answers on it?If the labels are already visible on the image, students can copy them without recalling anything. Keep the background clean so the question tests memory of the structure.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.

Moodle XML export

On the Pro plan, export your question set as Moodle XML and import it into your course question bank.

Study mode for practice

Practice the same material in the browser with flashcards and quizzes before you build the Moodle version.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add the PDF, slides or notes that cover the topic your Moodle quiz tests.

Review the generated questions

Check each question and explanation against your course material and edit anything that needs changing.

Export or set up in Moodle

Export text questions as Moodle XML on Pro, then add any image drag-and-drop question in Moodle with its background image and drop zones.

DeckOwl covers the text side of that work. It reads your PDF, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. Pro exports them as Moodle XML, but image placement still has to be set up inside Moodle, since the export does not create the drop zones on your diagram.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I set up a drag and drop onto image question in Moodle?

Add a question of type Drag and drop onto image in your question bank, upload a background image, then click the image to place drop zones and link each draggable item to its zone. Preview the question before students see it.

How should I study labeled diagrams for a Moodle quiz?

Redraw the diagram from memory, then label it without looking at your notes and check every label. Repeat the blank diagram over several days so the placements stick.

Does DeckOwl create drag and drop onto image questions?

No. DeckOwl generates multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions from your material, with explanations. Moodle XML export is on the Pro plan and covers those question types.

Can I export my quiz to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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