Question types in QTI import file

[MalouStoop]

Hi all,

I’ve been trying to create an import by converting a CSV file to a QTI file so that it creates a classic quiz and so far I’ve managed to have a quiz created with these types of questions:

-Multiple choice (MC)
-Multiple answers (MR)
-True/False (TF)
-Fill in the blanks (FB)

As you know, there are more question types, and I was wondering how those should be named in the import file. See the attached file
 

[james_whalley]

@MalouStoop I think it really depends on what process you are using to convert the CSV to a QTI. What is the process you are using?

[MalouStoop]

@james_whalley I'm following the steps in this Youtube-Video: Canvas Quiz Magic: ChatGPT Integration Tutorial (youtube.com)

[daniela_aguado]

@MalouStoop ,

The YouTube video is SOOO useful! However it only works for Classic Quizzes. Anyone know of a way to do the same process for New Quizzes?

I tried the same process described on the video for New Quizzes, and it failed to import both to item banks and importing to a course using New Quizzes.

I'm unsure if anyone out there is using New Quizzes like we are and I understand the unpopularity of the new engine due to it's underdevelopment. Hopefully as time progresses and more time is dedicated to developing New Quizzes, more users use the New Quizzes platform.

Best,

Daniela

[chriscas · Accepted solution]

Hi @daniela_aguado,

In my experience as a Canvas Admin for my institution, I'd say that in my opinion, New Quizzes is a lot stricter in making sure the QTI file adheres exactly to the specifies standards than Classic Quizzes.  On one hand, it's good to ensure that files adhere to the standard before importing them, but on the other hand it's not a good experience for users when something imports into Classic Quizzes fine but errors out in New Quizzes.

Ultimately, it seems like it's up to the creator of the QTI file to ensure it adheres strictly to the standard, and does not mix and match versions of the standard inside it (something I've seen happen with files form multiple different vendors).  I'm very leery about using ChatGPT or other GenAI services for a task like this, just because they do not generally operate with a strict level of adherence to standards.  You might get something to work, but I don't know that it would work reliable and repeatably.

I hope this info helps, even though it might not be a simple solution.

-Chris

[daniela_aguado]

@chriscas, thank you for the insight. I'll see if there's any kind of AI out there that can be trained to output a strict version of QTI. At least now I know what to look for or what kind of prompt to write.

Best!

~Daniela