Canvas Course Commons

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What is Canvas Commons?

Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and share resources. A digital library full of educational content, Commons allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other users as well as import learning resources into a Canvas course.

To learn more about importing instructional content into your course or sharing your course, please read Canvas Commons Guide Links to an external site.. 

 

Canvas Commons Overview 

In this video, you will learn how to discover, share, and leverage educational resources within Commons. Please click youtube play button arrow  to begin viewing:

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NOTE: Canvas recently introduced a new page design called the New Canvas User Interface (UI). Depending on your Canvas view, your page design may vary from the images shown in this video. However, the functionality and location of the components remain the same. To learn more about the new interface, view the Canvas New User Interface (UI) Overview Links to an external site. video. 

 

Commons: Find and Import Resources

In this video you will learn how to find and import resources in Commons. Please click youtube play button arrow  to begin viewing:

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Commons: Sharing Resources

In this video you will learn how to share resources to Commons.  Please click youtube play button image  to begin viewing:

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