How do I share a document, image, video, or audio file to Commons?

In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course you want to share the file from [2].

In Course Navigation, click the Files link.

To share a document [1], audio [2], image [3], or video [4] file, click the Options icon [5] then click the Share to Commons link [6].

Note: Content shared through Commons retains the published/unpublished status of the item when it was originally shared. If you share a published resource, when others import that resource, it will be published in their course.

Select a sharing sharing option.

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.

From the Copyright and Licenses drop-down menu, select your content license.

To add additional information about licensing or usage, click the Add Additional Information link.

Enter resource metadata and add a thumbnail image.

Note: For image and video file types, a thumbnail is created automatically. Thus, the option to select a thumbnail is not available.

Select the appropriate grade level(s) using the sliders or dropdown menus.

When you're done, click the Share button.

View your shared resource. It may take up to 30 minutes to process a resource. Resource previews are not available while the resource is processing.

Notes:

• The file type will automatically display in the resource details.
• Duration will display for video and audio file types.