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Pool Manager

About Pool Manager
The Pool Manager feature allows instructors to store questions for repeated use. Pools are course specific, although pools can be imported from one course to another and shared between instructors.



Note: Pools are not quizzes - pool questions cannot be accessed by students until they has been added to a survey, or exam and assigned through the Content Area sections (Course Information, Course Documents, and Assignments) Add Other pull-down list or the Test link icon.


Keywords: pool manager pools ID: 130   Created: Jul 23, 2003 / Modified: Sep 24, 2009

How do I add an image, URL, or file to my question?
If you would like to add an image, URL or file to your question, click on the Creation Settings link next to the Go button. From there you can choose to provide feedback to individual answers, add images, files and URLs to questions, add images and files to answers, and add categories to questions.

ID: 131   Created: Jul 23, 2003

What are the Correct and Incorrect Response fields for?
If you would like to type a Correct or Incorrect Response for each question, then you would do so in this field. Students would be able to view your response when they see their graded Exam.

ID: 132   Created: Jul 23, 2003

I would like to add a new question between question 4 and 5. How do I do this?
Notice between question 4 and 5 there is an Add Question Here link. Click on the link and fill in the fields.

ID: 133   Created: Jul 23, 2003

I finished my Pool and saved it. Now I want to make a change and add more questions. How do I do that?
Click on the Modify button to the right of the Pool item. From there you can add more questions or modify existing questions.

ID: 134   Created: Jul 23, 2003

Can I add pooled questions into a test or survey?
Yes, near the bottom of the Add Question list you will find an entry called From a Question Pool or Assessment. This will give you a list of pools from which you can choose. Once you have chosen the pool(s) you are shown options on what questions to show. The search will show you all the questions within the chosen pools. Check the Add box of all questions you wish to add and click the Submit button.

ID: 135   Created: Jul 23, 2003

How do I export a pool to use in another Blackboard course?
After creating a Question Pool, it can be exported as a zip file for use in other Blackboard courses.

1. Click Control Panel
2. Click Pool Manager
3. Locate the pool to be exported and click Export, found on the far right of the screen
4. A new window will appear. Click Save and save the zip file. Make sure to note where you are saving the file.


Keywords: export pool export pool save pool ID: 218   Created: Apr 7, 2004 / Modified: Apr 7, 2004

How do I import a question pool that I have saved?
After exporting and saving a question pool from a Blackboard course, you can import that question pool into a course container.

1. Click Control Panel

2. Click Pool Manager

3. Click Import

4. Click Browse next to the Pool to Import field

5. Choose the appropriate file and click Open

6. Click Submit



Keywords: import pool import ID: 219   Created: Apr 7, 2004 / Modified: Apr 12, 2004

How do I create a test using questions from my pool?
1. Click Control Panel

2. Select the Content Area where you want the test to appear (e.g., Assignments, Course Documents, etc.)

3. Select Add Test

4. Click on the Create button next to Create a new test.

5. Type in a name for the test, add test Description, Instructions, then click Submit

6. You are now in the Test Canvas area. Select From a Question Pool or Assessment from the Add a Question drop-down menu and click the Go button

7. Choose the appropriate pool and Question Type (All, Multiple Choice, etc.), then click the Search button

8. Select the questions you want to use for your test and then click the Submit Button

The quiz has now been added to your class but you will need to modify it and make it visible to your students. Go back to the control panel and click the modify button next to your new quiz.


Keywords: create test using pool adding questions create quiz pool questions ID: 223   Created: Apr 12, 2004 / Modified: Apr 12, 2004