Moodle 2.0

At this point, it is time to create the first question page, or import question pages
from another system. Let's take a look at each of your options.
Chapter 6
Importing questions
If you choose to Import questions, you can import questions created in another
instance of Moodle or from other online learning systems. Some of the formats that
you can import are:
GIFT and Moodle XML
Aiken
Missing Word
Blackboard
WebCT
Course Test Manager
Embedded Answers
(Cloze)
These are Moodle's proprietary formats. GIFT is text only, and
XML can include graphics and special characters.
This format is used for multiple-choice questions.
This format is used for missing word multiple choice questions.
If you're converting from Blackboard to Moodle, you can export
questions from Blackboard and import them into Moodle.
This format supports multiple choices and short answers
questions from WebCT.
If you're converting from Course Test Manager to Moodle, you
can export questions from Course Test Manager and import
them into Moodle.
This format is a multiple question, multiple answer question
with embedded answers.
Each question that you import will create a lesson page.
Importing PowerPoint
Basic text and graphics can be imported from PowerPoint into Moodle, but advanced
features are lost.
If you've created a complex PowerPoint presentation—with animations,
special text effects, branching, and other advanced features—don't expect
to import those advanced features into a Moodle lesson.
Before you import your PowerPoint slideshow, you must export it as a series of web
pages. This ability is built into PowerPoint, so it is not difficult and does not require
additional software. But you should be aware that Moodle does not read PowerPoint
files directly. Instead, it reads the web pages that PowerPoint exports.
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