Access and Use Canvas Commons in ISU Canvas

• Access Canvas Commons
• Search for Content in Canvas Commons
• Preview Content in Canvas Commons
• Add Canvas Commons Content to a Course
• Share Content to Canvas Commons
• Seek Further Assistance

• Select Commons in the global navigation menu from your Canvas Dashboard or any course. 

• Use the Search bar to find content by item type, title, name, keyword, or tag.
  • Note: You can search by Idaho State University to display only the content published by ISU Canvas users.
• Use the Filter to narrow results by:
  • Activity or Resource Type: Quiz, Module, Assignment, etc.
  • Grade Level.
  • Shared With: All users, Idaho State University or Instructional Technology Resource Center (ITRC).

1. On the card for the item, you will see the type of resource or activity, the title, the grade level, the person who submitted it, and any usage notes.
2. Select the name of the item to preview the content. 

Method 1:

1. Select the name of the item to open and view it.
2. Select the Import/Download button.
3. Select the box for the course that you want to import the content to - if you do not see the course listed, you can search for a course.
4. Select Import into Course
5. The content will appear in the appropriate location (e.g. Modules, Pages, Assignments, etc.) in your course.

Method 2:

1. With the item in preview mode, select Download
2. A box will open that shows item type and size - select Download
3. Choose the location for the downloaded file
4. Open the course that you wish to import to and select Home from the navigation bar
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Import Existing Content
6. Under Select Content Type, use the drop-down to select Common Cartridge 1.x Package
7. Drag and drop the downloaded .zip file into the Source box or select the box to open File Explorer and select the file
8. Select Add to Import Queue - Once the file has been successfully imported, the status will change to Completed
9. The content will appear in the appropriate location in the left navigation (e.g. Modules, Pages, Assignments, etc.) in your course. 

1. Open the course content you wish to share (e.g., a module or quiz).
2. Select the three dots (⋮) next to the item or open the item and select Share to Commons.
3. Complete the sharing settings, including:
   • Who can access: public, institution only, etc.
   • Content title and description.
   • Tags and grade level.
4. Select Share.

• See the article How do I use Commons? for more information.

• Chat with Canvas Support for Faculty.
• Canvas Instructor Guides.
• Visit the ITRC Portal for answers to common questions.
• For additional assistance email AnswersITRC@isu.edu.

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