import questions from blackboard versions 6+

by Nikita Borer 9 min read

How do I import multiple choice questions from Blackboard to Moodle?

Blackboard V6+ - This module can import questions saved in Blackboard's export format. It provides limited support for Blackboard Version 6 and 7. It relies on XML functions being compiled into your PHP.

How do I import test banks and question pools into Blackboard?

Blackboard - dat file - this is for importing questions saved in Blackboard's POOL format (BB version below 6) Blackboard V6+ - zip file - import from questions exported from Blackboard version 6 and 7 (NOT WebCT version) WebCT format - Text file - in development - supports importing questions saved in WebCT's text-based format (only for WebCT before Blackboard …

How do I upload my test results to Blackboard?

Jun 18, 2015 · Blackboard V6+ This module can import questions saved in Blackboard's export format. It provides limited support for Blackboard Version 6 and 7. It relies on XML functions being compiled into your PHP. You must upload the zip file exported from Blackboard. Note that this format only imports the main data file from the zip.

How do I import a QTI package to Blackboard?

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How do I Export questions from Blackboard?

Access the menu for a test, survey, or pool and select Export. Select OK in the pop-up window to save the file.

How do I import test questions into Blackboard?

Upload a question fileFrom the test, survey, or pool, select Upload Questions.Select Browse to locate the file.Optionally, type a number in the Points per question box to set a default value for all questions. If left blank, all questions will be set to a value of zero. ... Select Submit and OK.

How do I Export a question bank 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.

How do I Export test questions from blackboard to Word?

Select and highlight your entire test from question one through the last question. You can use your mouse and drag for the best results. Copy the selection using Ctrl + C (recommended) or right-clicking and choosing to Copy option. Launch or navigate to Microsoft Word.

How do you import a test?

Place steps in Description field in Test Cases. Insert detailed Test Steps for Test Cases. Import Test Cases into Test Plans, User Stories and other assignable entities. Import Test Case into multiple Test Plans....Import Test Case into multiple Test PlansProject → Project.Test Case ID → ID.Test Plan → Test Plan.

How do I import a test into blackboard in Word?

B. Build a test using the generated fileLog into your Blackboard account and navigate to the course you want to use this test. ... Click Test.Click Create (or select an existing test from the list and click Submit. ... Enter a name for the test. ... Click Submit.Click Upload Questions.Click Browse to get the .More items...•Apr 3, 2020

How do I merge quizzes on Blackboard?

0:003:22How to Combine Exams in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOr the bottom panel. Again tests surveys and pools.MoreOr the bottom panel. Again tests surveys and pools.

How do I download an exam from Blackboard?

Go to Control Panel > Grade Centre > Full Grade Centre (or Tests), locate the Test for which you wish to download results and click on the editing arrow at the top of the column. Select Download Results. On the Download Results screen, choose the desired file format and then the way the results should be formatted.Jul 27, 2018

How do you download a quiz on blackboard?

0:001:28Downloading Test or Survey Results from Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSecond click on the Chevron next to the column heading for the test or survey you want to download.MoreSecond click on the Chevron next to the column heading for the test or survey you want to download. Third select download results you will be brought to a special page with several selection.

How do I format a test in Blackboard?

How to Use:Visit the Blackboard Test Question Formatter.Fill in Exam Name.Copy the questions from your exam file, and paste it into the Paste Exam Below area. ... Click Create.A . ... Within Blackboard, on the left-side menu, go to Course Tools > Test Surveys and Pools.More items...•Jun 9, 2020

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 encoding of this file is important.

Question import formats

Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive.

Importing from other programs

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 to export from Diploma and import to Moodle. The steps are the same as those for Examview (see above).

Character encoding

It is important that the imported file is encoded in the UTF-8 standard.

Match grades

Imported grades must exactly match one of the fixed list of valid grades, as follows:

Tips and tricks

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.

See also

Moodle XML Converter Convert your questions online into Moodle XML format. Allows to create questions from existing textfiles that should to be preformatted in a simple way. Supports TeX formulas, HTML and image embedded questions. Also can generate *.txt file from Moodle XML in case you need to export your questions in textfile.

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 encoding of this file is important.

Question import formats

Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive.

Importing from other programs

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 Examview (see above).

Character encoding

It is important that the imported file is encoded in the UTF-8 standard.

Match grades

Imported grades must exactly match one of the fixed list of valid grades, as follows:

Tips and tricks

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.

See also

Moodle XML Converter Convert your questions online into Moodle XML format. Allows to create questions from existing textfiles that should to be preformatted in a simple way. Supports TeX formulas, HTML and image embedded questions. Also can generate *.txt file from Moodle XML in case you need to export your questions in textfile.

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 encoding of this file is important.

Question import formats

Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive.

Importing from other programs

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 to export from Diploma and import to Moodle. The steps are the same as those for Examview (see above).

Character encoding

It is important that the imported file is encoded in the UTF-8 standard.

Match grades

Imported grades must exactly match one of the fixed list of valid grades, as follows:

Tips and tricks

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.

See also

Moodle XML Converter Convert your questions online into Moodle XML format. Allows to create questions from existing textfiles that should to be preformatted in a simple way. Supports TeX formulas, HTML and image embedded questions. Also can generate *.txt file from Moodle XML in case you need to export your questions in textfile.

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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.
See more on docs.moodle.org

Question Import Formats

  • GIFT
    Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive.
  • Moodle XML
    Moodle 'proprietary' xml format for import and export. Very comprehensive.
See more on docs.moodle.org

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 to export from Diploma and import to Moodle. The steps are the same as those for Examview (see above). 1. Export with the Blackboard LS 6.0 – 6.2 for…
  • 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.
See more on docs.moodle.org

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…
See more on docs.moodle.org

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…
See more on docs.moodle.org

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

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.
See more on docs.moodle.org

Question Import Formats

  • GIFT
    Moodle 'proprietary' text format for import and export. Reasonably comprehensive. The GIFT with medias optional pluginis 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.
See more on docs.moodle.org

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 Examview (see above). 1. Export with the Blackboard LS 6.0 – 6.2 for…
  • 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.
See more on docs.moodle.org

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…
See more on docs.moodle.org

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…
See more on docs.moodle.org

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