Q: I set up a survey in Quercus Quizzes. How can I assign it to 6 different groups, since each group needs a specific (but different) timeframe to complete it? Can I use the “Copy To” feature to duplicate the survey multiple times within the course?
A: In the case, the “Copy To” feature won’t be helpful – it only allows you to duplicate a quiz once within the same course, which doesn’t work when you need more than two versions of the survey. However, there’s a better option: You can create one survey and assign different due dates to different groups by turning them into course sections.
Step 1: Create sections first (required)
Quercus Quizzes can only be assigned to individual students or sections – not to groups directly. So, you’ll first need to create sections that reflect each group and include their members before assign the quiz/survey to groups. If your course doesn’t already have these sections set up, you have two options to create them:
- Option 1: Clone groups into sections using the UT Advanced Group Tool: Choose this option if students are already sorted into groups in Quercus. We have a guide that explains how to clone groups to sections using UT Advanced Group Tool?
- Option 2: Manually create sections and add the group members to each corresponding section: Choose this option if you haven’t grouped students yet in Quercus or want more control over the groupings. For step-by-step instructions, see the Canvas guide: How do I add a section to a course as an instructor? After you have added the sections, you can assign students to sections from the People page in your course.
Step 2: Assign one quiz/survey to multiple sections with different due dates and availability dates
Once your sections are set, go to the quiz/survey in Quercus Quizzes and use the Assign To field to:
- Select a specific section
- Set custom availability dates and/or due dates for each section
- Repeat this step for each section that need a different timeframe
For detailed steps, refer to the guide: How do I assign a quiz to everyone, individual students, or sections?
For further questions or assistance with setting up quizzes or assigning them to groups, sections, or individual students, please contact the EdTech Office or book a consultation.