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CogniGuide

Instant Canvas Compatible Question Generator powered by AI

Stop manually configuring your LMS assignments. Simply upload your study guides or lecture slides, and the AI generates high-quality, export-ready quizzes matched precisely to your source material.

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Trusted by learners from top universities

University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of MichiganGeorgetown UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Streamline Assessment Deployment Across Your LMS

Move beyond generic question banks. Leverage AI to create custom, curriculum-aligned assessments that integrate perfectly with your learning management system.

Universal Source Ingestion

Input materials directly from PDFs, DOCX, PowerPoint slides, or even images. The AI analyzes proprietary content, ensuring your quiz reflects exactly what you taught.

Precision LMS Export Formats

Generate assessments structured for seamless deployment. We support QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, vital standards for direct, error-free import into Canvas.

Deeper Learning with Explanations

Every generated question includes detailed explanations for every option, facilitating genuine active recall and helping students identify specific knowledge gaps immediately.

From Content to Canvas in Three Simple Steps

Our proven workflow automates the most time-consuming part of digital assessment creation, allowing you to focus on teaching.

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    1. Upload Your Source Content

    Upload lecture notes, textbook chapters (PDF/DOCX), or input a specific prompt defining your required topic coverage.

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    2. AI Generates Comprehensive Items

    Our expert AI engine parses your data, developing multiple-choice questions optimized for clarity and alignment, complete with full answer rationales.

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    3. Export for Canvas Integration

    Select QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML format. Download the file and import your newly created, fully formatted quiz directly into your Canvas course structure.

Why AI is Essential for Canvas-Ready Assessments

Educators leveraging a Canvas compatible question generator save countless hours on assessment creation. This AI tool understands the rigorous structure required for successful LMS integration, ensuring your practice tests or formative assessments migrate perfectly using standardized export files like QTI.

  • Guaranteed format compatibility with Canvas via QTI/Moodle XML.
  • Reduces human error associated with manual data entry into assessment tools.
  • Creates high-quality questions derived directly from your proprietary teaching materials.

Achieve true automation for your digital course content, moving seamlessly from lecture preparation to deployed knowledge checks within minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions About LMS Export

Clarifying compatibility and feature usage for educators.

How does the AI ensure questions are relevant to my course material?

The AI employs advanced semantic analysis to identify key concepts, definitions, processes, and relationships within the documents you upload. It prioritizes creating questions that test understanding of the most critical information present in your source text.

What specific file types can I upload to generate a quiz?

We support uploading common academic file formats, including PDF, DOCX, and PowerPoint (PPTX). You can also input images containing text or simply use a text prompt to guide the AI generation.

Can I export the generated quiz specifically for use in Canvas?

Absolutely. Our tool generates quizzes directly compatible with Canvas via the industry-standard QTI 2.1 format. We also support Moodle XML, offering maximum flexibility for migrating your assessments.

What is included in the free version versus the paid plan?

The free tier allows you to test the generation process with a limited number of credits. The paid plan unlocks significantly more generation credits and grants access to our most advanced, high-fidelity AI model for superior question quality.