Canvas Commons

Canvas Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import and share resources.

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 Canvas 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.

Who can use it?

Canvas users with instructor access.

How do I get started?

Instructors access Canvas Commons through the main navigation button that is within Canvas.

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.