How do I import quizzes from QTI packages?

You can easily import quizzes from programs that create QTI files. If  a program does not create QTI files, it cannot be imported into Canvas.

QTI files can be created from a variety of different learning management systems and software:

  • Quizzes created in Respondus 4.0 (Windows software) can be exported as QTI packages. To learn how to use Respondus 4.0 refer to this user guide (DOC). A QuickStart guide for Respondus 4.0 is also available (PDF).
  • Quizzes created in Blackboard (WebCT, Angel) can be exported as QTI packages.
  • Quizzes created in Moodle  can be exported as QTI packages. This will work with Moodle 2.0 or  older versions. However, Moodle 2.1 and newer versions no longer export  QTI packages.

Notes:

  • Canvas supports QTI versions 1.2 and 2.1.
  • Quiz exports will not include questions from quizzes that use randomly selected questions from question banks.

1. Open Settings

In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.

2. Import Content into Course

Click the Import Course Content button.

3. Select Content Type

In the drop-down menu, select the QTI .zip file option.

4. Choose File

Click the Choose File button.

4.1. Open File

Find and click the ZIP file you want to import [1]. Click the Open button[2].

5. View Import Options

You can manage options for your import before it is created.

You can also overwrite assessment content with matching IDs [2].

6. Overwrite Assessment Content

To overwrite the assessment content with matching IDs, click the Overwrite assessment content with matching IDs checkbox.

Some  systems recycle their IDs for each new export. Therefore, if you export  two separate question banks they will have the same IDs. To prevent  losing assessment data Canvas treats the question banks as separate  objects despite the IDs. Choosing this option will disable this safety  feature and allow assessment data to overwrite existing data with the  same IDs.

7. Select Question Bank

In the Default Question bank drop-down menu, select the Question bank you want to use for your question bank.

7.1. Create Question Bank

If you do not have a question bank you want to use, you can create a new question bank. In the drop-down menu, select the Create new question bank option.

8. Import Course

Click the Import button [1].

A progress indicator displays the upload status by percentage [2].

9. View Current Jobs

The Current Jobs section displays the status of your import. Running  reports display a progress bar indicating the time remaining to complete  the import.

The import may also display other status indicators as part of the import process. Learn more about course import statuses.

When the course has been completed, view your quizzes by accessing the Quizzes page in Course Navigation.

Note: If you imported your assessments to New Quizzes, you can view your quizzes from the Assignments page.