There are two methods of getting a Word document into ALL In Learning:
- Attach a Word Document to an Assessment - This is the easiest way if you are using a hard copy of the test. Just create your key in ALL In Learning and attach the word document so anyone you share the key with will have the word doc to print out. Here are steps to create a key. Here are steps to attach a word document.
- Import Questions from a Word Document - If you want the questions to display on screen, or want to turn them into items that can be used to build tests, then you can format and import the Word document so questions into ALL In Learning.
This article deals with the second option: Importing questions from a Word document.
How to Import Questions from a Word Document
Before importing, note:
- You'll need to do some simple formatting of your Word file so that ALL In Learning can recognize the various parts. Instructions follow.
- Some elements of Word may not import correctly, so always review every question once your import has finished.
- Documents must be .docx files (Word 2007 or later).
First, Format the Word Document Correctly
- The name of the Word document will become the name of the assessment.
(After importing, you'll be able to rename it in Lessons tab > Actions > Properties)
- Before each section of questions (of the same type), the question type must be entered as in this example:
At this time, the only question type supported is "Multiple choice"
- Questions numbers must be formatted using a Numbered List.
- Answer options must be formatted using a Numbered List, and be formatted as: A. B. C. D.
- Answer options must be formatted in one column, not two columns.
- The correct answer must be defined, using the ANS: [correct answer] tag. For exmaple, like this:
Note: Word Import does not support multiple correct options at this time. However, you can change your answer to multiple correct after the import by selecting the question slide and adding more correct answers. See this article for more information on multiple correct.
- If your question has an image, it must be placed between the question stem and the answer options:
Then, Import the Word Document Into ALL In Learning
- Log into your ALL In Learning account.
- Click the Lessons/Assessments tab, click "My Assessments," and choose "Create New."
- Under "Import," select "Powerpoint or Word."
- Click "Choose File," navigate to your Word document (must be .docx file extension), select it, and click "Open."
Note that after choosing your file you will see this alert message in the green box, even if your file is formatted:
- File in the other required fields, like Grade, Subject, and Description, then click "Next.
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