How to share in Canvas Commons

Share a resource to Canvas Commons

Open Course

In Global Navigation, click the Courses link (1), then click the name of the course you want to share the resource from (2).

Share Resource

Locate the resource you'd like to share within the feature area page, click the Options icon [1], then click the Share to Commons link [2].

Notes:

• If there is a rubric attached to a resource, it will be shared to Commons as part of the resource. The attached rubric will also be imported as part of the resource.

• Content shared through Commons retains the published/unpublished status of the item when it was originally shared. If you share a published resource, when others import that resource, it will be published in their course.

Share via Resource Details Page

You can also open the individual resource to share to Commons. Click the Options icon [1] then click the Share to Commons link [2].

Choose Sharing Option

Select a sharing option that is listed.

Choose Content License

Select your content license from the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu [1]. To add any additional licensing, copyright, or usage information, click the Add Additional Information link [2].

Add Metadata

Enter resource metadata and add an optional thumbnail image.

Add Grade/Level

Select the appropriate grade level(s) using the sliders or the dropdown menus.

Share to Commons

When you’re done, click the button Share.

View Shared Resource

It may take up to 30 minutes to process a resource. Resource previews are not available while the resource is processing.  

Additional Resources

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