Turn your lecture notes into a Moodle question bank
Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations, which you review before they go into your course.
How a Moodle quiz question bank gets built
Building a Moodle quiz question bank by hand means retyping every question, answer and explanation. DeckOwl reads your lecture files and drafts questions from them, so you start from a full set instead of a blank form.
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question types
- Explanations written for each question
- Questions grouped by topic so you can find them quickly
- Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export on the Pro plan
Questions from your own material
Drafts come from the files you upload, so the bank matches what you actually taught.
Explanations on every question
Each question includes an explanation you can keep as feedback for students.
Moodle XML and QTI export
On the Pro plan, export the set as Moodle XML or QTI 2.1 and import it in one pass.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text, or photos of pages. Several files can be processed together on Pro.
Review the drafts
Keep, edit or remove each multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question before it goes into the bank.
Export to Moodle
Download Moodle XML on Pro and import the file into your course question bank by category.
On the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, you can export the set as Moodle XML or QTI 2.1 and import it into your course question bank. Bulk upload lets you process several lecture files together, which suits a full unit. Export is not included on the free plan, which covers 3 generations per month for studying in the browser.
Because each question carries an explanation, the feedback students see can say why the right answer is right. Sort the finished questions into categories so quizzes can pull from the right topics.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I organize a Moodle question bank by topic?
Create a category for each unit or learning objective in the question bank, then place each question in the category that matches its content. Quizzes can then draw from specific categories instead of one long list.
Which question types work best in a Moodle question bank?
Multiple-choice questions with one correct answer are the easiest to auto-grade, while true/false suits quick recall checks. Short answer questions work well for concepts that need a typed response, though they usually need manual review.
Can I export generated questions to Moodle XML?
Yes, Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Can I try DeckOwl before paying?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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