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New Quizzes Transition: Training and Information Session

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 A Note about the New Quizzes Demonstrations found in this Course

The Sample Assessment found in the second module is used for live demonstrations only and is not available for viewing or submission by the public.

To preview the assessment and how to migrate your Classic quizzes to the New Quizzes engine, please attend a live session or watch the on-demand session recording:

  • The instructor view demo begins at the 14:30 mark
  • The student view demo begins at the 29:00 mark
  • The migration demo begins at the 34:15 mark

Training/Session Objectives

  1. Provide Alamo Colleges instructors and staff with an overview of Canvas New Quizzes.
  2. Explain the Canvas Instructure and Alamo Colleges District timelines for the New Quizzes transition.
  3. Demonstrate how to migrate your Classic Quizzes to (or create new assessments in) New Quizzes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss New Quizzes and how this quiz engine differs from Classic Quizzes
  • Review a sample assessment as a student in New Quizzes
  • Develop a plan for transitioning to New Quizzes
  • Create a new assessment using New Quizzes
  • Migrate existing Classic Quizzes and Question Banks to New Quizzes
  • Locate further Canvas guides/training resources and instructional technology support at your College

Agenda for Live/Recorded Sessions

The following agenda has been provided for a 60-minute live session, but timing may vary based on the time allotted for the presentation as well as audience engagement. A recording of this session can also be viewed on-demand.

  • Presenter Introductions (2 minutes)
  • Provide a New Quizzes Product Overview (10 minutes)
  • Discuss the New Quizzes Transition Timeline for the Alamo Colleges (5 minutes)
  • Demonstrations:
    • Create and Preview an Assessment with New Quizzes (15 minutes)
    • Migrating a Classic Quiz to New Quizzes (5 minutes)
  • Highlight Best Practices for Transitioning to New Quizzes, How to Locate Training/Support Resources (5 minutes)
  • Take Questions from Participants (10 minutes)
    • Demonstration: Temporary Workaround for Migrating a Question Bank to an Item Bank (if time permits)
    • Demonstration: Workaround for Migrating a Question Group (if time permits)
  • Complete the Session Survey (3 minutes)