Sharing a Resource to Commons

In Course Navigation, click the feature area link where your resource is located.

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

Note: 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.

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

Select a sharing option Links to an external site..

Note: Depending on the account settings set by your Canvas admin, you may be unable to view and/or share public content. Authors of publicly shared resources will always be able to view their resource.

Select your content license Links to an external site. from the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu.

Enter resource metadata Links to an external site. and add a thumbnail image Links to an external site..

Select the appropriate grade level(s) using the sliders or the dropdown menus [1] and tag any outcomes Links to an external site. (if enabled) [2].

When you're done, click the Share button.

View your shared resource. A notification will display at the top of the page that indicates the resource has been successfully shared. Please note that it may take up to 30 minutes for your resource to process.