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Turn your notes into a Moodle quiz and a printable offline copy

DeckOwl does not host Moodle or run quizzes offline. It writes multiple-choice, true/false and open questions from your own material, then exports Moodle XML for import or PDF and DOCX for a printable copy.

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Why teachers ask for an offline Moodle quiz

Teachers and students often want an offline Moodle quiz, meaning questions that can be reviewed without a live connection. DeckOwl builds those questions from your own PDFs, slides or notes, then exports them in formats you can use in Moodle or on paper.

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or page photos as source material.
Get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation.
Export Moodle XML on Pro, or PDF and DOCX on Plus.
Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

Example Moodle quiz questions to practice

Which file format does Moodle use to import quiz questions in bulk?Moodle XML. It is imported through the question bank and keeps question types and feedback intact.

Which Moodle question type lets a student type a free-text answer that a teacher grades?The Essay question type. It accepts long written responses that are graded manually or with a rubric.

What does the Shuffle the order of questions setting do in a Moodle quiz?It randomizes the order of questions for each attempt, which reduces copying between students.

What does QTI stand for in assessment content?Question and Test Interoperability, an IMS standard for exchanging quiz and test content between systems.

Which Moodle question type is used for a statement that is either correct or incorrect?True/False. The student selects one of two answers, and the teacher can add feedback for each.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a page. Each question comes with an explanation.

Moodle XML export

On Pro, export your quiz as Moodle XML and import it through the Moodle question bank.

Printable offline copy

On Plus, export PDF or DOCX files to study away from the screen or share with classmates.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, DOCX, text or a photo of your handouts.

Pick a question type

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate the set.

Export the quiz

Download Moodle XML for Moodle, or PDF and DOCX for an offline printed copy.

Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan and imports through the question bank, so questions land in the right course. PDF and DOCX exports on Plus give you a printable copy to study from when you are away from a screen.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and in-browser study with no exports, so you can check question quality before paying. Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I import Moodle quiz questions into my course?

In Moodle, open the question bank, choose Import, and select the Moodle XML format. Upload the exported file and the questions will appear in that bank for use in quizzes.

How many questions should a practice quiz have?

Ten to twenty questions per topic is a common range for a practice set. Mixing recall questions with a few that ask you to apply the idea works better than memorizing wording.

Can I export a quiz as PDF on the free plan?

No, exports are paid features. PDF and DOCX exports are on Plus, and Moodle XML export is on Pro.

Does DeckOwl work without an internet connection?

DeckOwl runs in the browser and does not have an offline mode. For offline study, export a PDF or DOCX copy on the Plus plan.

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