how can i import blackboard formatted quizzes into moodle

by Kareem Krajcik 3 min read

Import Process
  1. File Format: select Blackboard (Moodle does not accept the traditional QTI file, this import type allows for a .zip file import)
  2. Import: select the quiz export .zip file from your computer.
  3. Select the Import Action button. ​ ​
  4. Scroll down and click Continue.
Jul 2, 2021

How to import a blackboard file to Moodle?

Sep 04, 2021 · Open Respondus and change to the “Blackboard” … 11. Import ExamView Test to Moodle 3.0 – Skowhegan. http://www.msad54.org/sites/default/files/Import_ExamViewTest_to_Moodle3.pdf. Import ExamView Test to Moodle 3.0. Create and Export an ExamView Test. 1. Create your exam in …

What is the best format to import questions in Moodle?

Procedure. Export course content from Bb. This step was done by someone else! I do not know how to do this, what options were chosen, etc. I do know that I got a ... Import course into Moodle. (Needs to be done by a user with the necessary privileges. I have only one user in my Moodle installation, ...

How do I import questions from the blackboard question bank?

Nov 19, 2003 · I have used another program to create the quizzes (ExamView Pro) which has a feature to export to Blackboard. I import this data file into Moodle. Blackboard may be accepting different XML formats for import, and generating a different XML format for export. My approach: ExamView Format -> Blackboard Format -> Import to Moodle (Blackboard)

How do I export from diploma and import to Moodle?

Jun 10, 2021 · Solution : 1 . Setup the Conversion Tool #step-1. Convert the exported BB (blackboard file) to Moodle 1.9 zip file via conversion tool #step-2. 3 . Make some mentioned changes in moodle code and DB for moodle version > 1.9 #step-3. Or. 4 . Import the Converted file into Moodle version > 1.9 #step-4. 5.

How do I import a quiz into Moodle?

Import Questions into the Moodle Question BankLog into Moodle and open the course where you would like to add questions.In the menu bar at the top of your course page, select Course Management (gear icon. ... On the Course Management panel, under Question Bank, click Import. ... For File format, select Aiken Format.More items...

What file format is needed for importing questions in Moodle?

Moodle XML formatImporting questions from an existing file Note: Moodle XML format is the recommended import question type format as it enables the maximum amount of question data (such as question feedback) to be imported.Feb 4, 2021

How do I export a quiz from Blackboard?

First, export the test from the current course:Navigate to the course that contains the test.Click Course Tools in the Control Panel. ... Ensure the Edit Mode is ON, found at the top-right of your course window.Click Tests, Surveys, and Pools. ... Click Tests. ... Click the arrow to the right of the test name. ... Select Export.More items...

How do I export and import a quiz in Moodle?

Click Administration>Quiz Administration>Question bank>Export.Select the output type required for the exported file.Use the pulldown menu to select the question category you want to export.Check if you want the category name to exported and/or the context to be included. ... Click on the export questions to file button.More items...•Jan 30, 2021

How do I import a question from Word to Moodle?

2:006:15Import Questions from a Word Document into a Moodle ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd choose your plain text file that you just created and you'll have to give it a name importMoreAnd choose your plain text file that you just created and you'll have to give it a name import question Bank test and choose upload this file. And then just perform the import.

How do I import matching questions into Moodle?

Moodle has several file formats that can be used to import quiz questions to the question bank. On the course page, click on the quiz link that you would like to import questions to. In the quiz link, click on the 'setting' and click 'import'.Aug 12, 2020

How do I import a quiz in Blackboard?

Import a test, survey, or poolOn the Control Panel, expand the Course Tools section and select Tests, Surveys, and Pools.On the Tests, Surveys, and Pools page, select the item you want to import, such as Pools.Select Import.More items...

How do I transfer course content in Blackboard?

0:463:39Copy Course Content in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will find instructions for copying the course on the lower right hand side of the page. At theMoreYou will find instructions for copying the course on the lower right hand side of the page. At the top of the page under select copy type use the drop down menu to choose the option copy.

How do I export a test from Blackboard Ultra?

0:151:36Exporting Content for Blackboard Ultra - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPage click the plus sign in the upper right corner locate the question set that you exported. AndMorePage click the plus sign in the upper right corner locate the question set that you exported. And click open be sure you select a question set export a test will not import.

What is Aiken format?

The Aiken format is a very simple way of creating multiple choice questions using a clear human-readable format in a text file. ... The question must be all on one line. Each answer must start with a single uppercase letter, followed by a period '. ' or a bracket ')', then a space.Sep 22, 2016

Can I copy a quiz from one course to another in Moodle?

On This Page: This article describes how to copy particular items, such as Assignments, Quizzes, or PDF files, from one course into another course using the Moodle Import tool. ... When copying individual items between Moodle courses, please note: Items can only be copied between courses on the same Moodle site.

How do I import a quiz from another course in Moodle?

Go to the course where you want the questions to appear:In the settings menu select Question bank.Click on Import.Select Moodle XML format.Click on CHOOSE A FILE and select the XML file that you just exported.Click IMPORT.

Standard Blackboard

Moodle 1.9 (NOT SUPPORTED IN 2.x YET) has a restore function built into the standard backup/restore process which will restore Blackboard Archive/Export files with mixed results

Moodle Course Restore

From Moodle 1.5- 1.9, (Not yet supported in 2.0) Moodle's "course restore" facility can import courses from Blackboard 5.5 and 6.0 -- you have to use the 'export' facility in BB to get the files in the correct format from BB. For question pools, there is a dedicated import facility in the Quiz Module.

Help importing Blackboard quiz

I'm starting to experiment with Moodle as an alternative for a large BB install here. I'm trying to import BB questions into a quiz.

Re: Help importing Blackboard quiz

Unzip the "dat" file and import it into the testbank. Make sure you have blackboard import selected. Voilla, it should work.

Write Questions in the Aiken Format

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Import Questions into the Moodle Question Bank

Once you have saved your text file, you can import your questions into the Moodle Question Bank:

Importing Questions from An Existing File

  • It is possible to import questions from a file on your network/computer or from a file that has been saved or uploaded into your course files. The underlying character encodingof this file is important. Note: Moodle XML format is the recommended import question type format as it enables the maximum amount of question data (such as question feedback) to be imported.
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Question Import Formats

  • GIFT
    Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive. The GIFT with medias optional plugin is an import format similar to Gift and uses the same syntax, but instead of a text file it imports a zip file containing the gift text file and media files (images, sounds, ...). …
  • Moodle XML
    Moodle 'proprietary' xml format for import and export. Very comprehensive.
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Importing from Other Programs

  • Diploma 6
    Diploma 6 also supports an XML export format that Moodle can import. If you are using a newer version of Diploma, here are the steps to export from Diploma and import to Moodle. The steps are the same as those for Blackboard(see above). 1. Export from Diploma with the Blackboard L…
  • Old formats
    1. AON -This format is the same as the missing word format, except it creates matching questions from the multiple choice questions. Please note that from Moodle 1.8 it will no longer be part of the standard Moodle.
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Character Encoding

  • It is important that the imported file is encoded in the UTF-8standard. If this is not adhered to you may get import errors and/or strange characters in the imported materials. If the file is not UTF-8, an external tool must be used to change the encoding. Note that if only basic 'latin' characters are used, then the coding issue can generally be ignored. Be particularly careful when creating quest…
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Match Grades

  • Imported grades must exactlymatch one of the fixed list of valid grades, as follows: negative values of the above list are also permitted. There are two settings for this switch. They affect how the import routine treats values that do not exactly match one of the values in the above list 1. Error if grade not listed - If a question contains any grades not found in the list an error is display…
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Importing Questions from Moodle.net

  • Visit Moodle.netto import questions from other Moodler's courses (computing, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, grammar...).
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Tips and Tricks

  1. TIP: It may be easier and faster to type many questions into a single text file, than to create a series of Quiz or Lesson question pages. Some teachers report that once they master creating questi...
  2. TIP: Want to use questions from your quiz in a Lesson? Export the question category in say a GIFT format, then use a text editor to delete questions, or perhaps use a search and replace f…
  1. TIP: It may be easier and faster to type many questions into a single text file, than to create a series of Quiz or Lesson question pages. Some teachers report that once they master creating questi...
  2. TIP: Want to use questions from your quiz in a Lesson? Export the question category in say a GIFT format, then use a text editor to delete questions, or perhaps use a search and replace function to...

See Also

  1. The help button link next to the import file button gives a lot of detail about each format in a popup window.
  2. Converting files to UTF-8
  3. Import and export FAQ
  4. website for converting Moodle Questions into tables in a Microsoft Word file, and vice versa.
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