Canvas Commons

Canvas Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import and share resources. Instructors access Canvas Commons through the main navigation button that is within Canvas.

How can I use Canvas Commons in teaching?

• Commons can search for and import content into your Canvas course.
• Create a personal learning object repository.
• Build a course from scratch with relevant materials shared by other Canvas users.
• You can share resources to Commons from your Canvas courses.

What is unique about Commons?

• Find resources such as a module, quiz, assignment, discussion, page, document, video, image or audio file.
• Share your resources with others.
• Importing and downloading content is easy.

Technical requirements

Commons is a part of Canvas, so there is no software to install. Canvas Commons will run in your web browser and on almost any internet connection.