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They may not support calculated, drag and drop, algebra, regular expression - this needs to be confirmed!

  • GIFT format: A simple way Use a text file to export and import many Moodle question types , with feedback, marks etc. in a text fileImages are not supported. Find out how to format the text file here: http://buypct.com/gift_reference.pdf.  Reasonably comprehensive. Enables  Enables multiple-choice, true-false, short answer, matching, missing word, numerical and essay questions to be imported or exported via text file. There are many tools to create GIFT format from Word, Excel, OpenOffice or online: http://bit.ly/109aA6o
  • Moodle XML format: A Moodle xml format very comprehensive format for import and export . Very comprehensiveof many question types, that also supports images. Convert questions you may already have in Word or a text file with this free tool: http://vletools.com

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  • Aiken format: a simple format for importing multiple choice questions from a text file.
  • Embedded answers (Cloze): imports passage of text with questions such as multiple-choice and short answer embedded within it.
  • Missing word format: This format is only used for multiple choice questions and short answer questions, similar to GIFT. Currently has problems with MCQs - not recommended!

GIFT file makers:

Moodle XML file makers:

Questions

  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support the import of images? GIFT doesn't, but Moodle XML does.
  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support Latex?
  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support calculated questions?
Importing questions from other Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and Quiz software into Moodle:
  • Blackboard: for importing questions from Blackboard version 5 "POOL" type export format.
  • Blackboard V6+: supports all Blackboard export formats via zip file (includes images) or dat file.
  • Examview: imports quetions from Examview 4 XML files. For Examview 5+ Blackboard format may be used.
  • Hot Potatoes: imports Hot Potatoes questions into Moodle. Hot Potatoes is a freeware suite of applications that create interactive multiple-choice, short-answer, jumbled-sentence, crossword, matching/ordering and gap-fill exercises. Hot Potatoes is available from: http://hotpot.uvic.ca
  • Learnwise format: imports multiple choice questions saved in Learnwise's XML format.
  • WebCT format: imports multiple-choice and short answer questions saved in WebCT's text-based format.
  • Examview: imports quetions from Examview 4 XML files. For Examview 5+ Blackboard format may be used.

Questions

  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support the import of images? I imagine GIFT doesn't, but Moodle XML does.
  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support Latex?
  • Do GIFT and Moodle XML support calculated questions?