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 access Commons, click the 'Commons' icon in the left global navigation bar, below the Inbox [1]. You may be asked to authorize Commons' access to your Canvas account [2].
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Welcome to Commons!
A resource in Commons can be a course, module, quiz, assignment, discussion, page, document, video, image, or audio file. Each resource type has a unique icon. Look for these related colors and icons when searching for resources.
You can search for keywords such as resource type, author, institution, or title by using the Search field [6].
To sort search results by Most Relevant, Latest, Most Favorited, or Most Downloaded, click the Sort by drop-down menu [7].
To apply search filters to your search, click the Filter button [8]. Note: we have added a default filter of "Undergraduate/Graduate" resources. Click the 'X' to remove any filter.
View Content Card
In search results, resource details are displayed on content cards. Each card displays the following details:
Resource icon: Identify the resource type
Title: View the title of the resource
Grade level(s): View the grade/level of the resource
Author: View the author of the resource
Downloads and Favorites icons: View the number of times a resource has been downloaded and imported or added as a favorite.
To preview a resource, view more details, or import a resource, click the resource title.
View Resource
The content overview page loads the Preview tab by default. The sidebar contains further information and links:
Favorites and Downloads: Displays the number of times a resource has been added as a favorite or downloaded