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macoe · 2021-01-25

I have uploaded a page to Canvas Commons for my staff that I would like them to incorporate into their courses as a template. When I try and provide the direct resource link from commons, the link takes the teachers to the generic Canvas log on page....

MBlackwell_GCA · 2021-01-15

Hi! Georgia Cyber Academy is a completely virtual Charter School est. in 2007 and located in Georgia, USA. We serve about 13,000 students grades K-12 and joined the Canvas family last year. We are currently interested in starting an esports club for...

reheftma · 2020-10-21

1. Please define and compare open textbook v template2. Does this bear on the method of editing Commons content?I understand the content is edited in Canvas and then uploaded to replace or be added to an existing resource (Page, Assignment, Module…)....

jlong300 · 2020-09-11

I created a quiz and added outcomes to it in my shell course. I then tried to copy the quiz into all my other course sections. The quiz copied fine but the outcomes didn't go with it. Do I have to manually enter the outcomes for each question in each...

Nalani · 2020-08-13

Please help me figure out what to do about this error message on the commons page. Every time I try to open up a lesson, I get this.

194268 · 2020-08-12

I cannot access commons, the following message appear;Commons

evahernandez · 2020-08-11

I am trying to find a course shell from another school district that has been posted on Commons but can not find the course shell nor the teacher who created it. Any suggestions on how I can locate it?

laurajcarrion · 2020-08-03

how do you remove permissions from canvas commons

rwbpet · 2020-07-31

I am registered with Canvas. I want to make a mock course to learn Canvas's process and show my department how it is done. I keep running into problems and there is no one to help me. So, help pleaseManus Monroerwbpet@cmcast .net

kclark6 · 2020-05-13

I created a quiz using the New Quizzes engine and now I get an error message stating, "There was an error generating the tool launch" when I try to share it to the Commons for a colleague to use it. Anybody know of a solution or a work around?

somsen · 2020-03-18

I have a teacher who is trying to import a course from commons, but it failed because the file exceeds quota limits. What can we do. She says it is over 7GB.

shirenv · 2025-03-24

Ideas, Customer Discovery Sessions, and Early Adopter groups are exciting, but our efforts go beyond that. Here’s how we’ve been further strengthening our partnership:

KataKeri · 2024-12-18

Say hello to faster resource management! Canvas Commons now offers Quick Action Buttons, letting you share, download, edit, or delete resources directly from the list view.

BalazsSerenyi · 2024-12-17

New Quizzes can now be shared to Commons. Save time, collaborate effortlessly, and discover or share assessments internally and externally.

KataKeri · 2024-10-28

Say goodbye to visual overload and hello to streamlined content discovery! Commons now offers a brand-new List View option, giving you the flexibility to toggle between card and list views. Discover content in a cleaner, more compact format, now avai...

KataKeri · 2024-09-12

Say hello to the Content Report feature in Commons! Users can now flag inappropriate, copyrighted, or spam content, while admins can manage reports accordingly.

KataKeri · 2024-07-19

Say goodbye to the hassle of finding the perfect thumbnail! Canvas Commons now provides default placeholder thumbnail images for all shared content. Simplify your sharing process while still having the option to upload your own unique images.

KataKeri · 2024-05-28

First Look at Our Latest Improvements Over the Past Few Weeks

KataKeri · 2024-03-26

Commons is making a comeback and we need your input! Share your feedback, ideas, and suggestions to help shape the future of our platform. Let's revolutionize education together! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be part of something extra...

KataKeri · 2023-08-11

EU, Canada and APAC regions could experience some inconsistencies while we are performing the migration for Commons from 9AM CET until 4PM CET on August 19th, 2023.

KataKeri · 2023-07-13

In order to make this collaborative space more inclusive of regional privacy needs, Canvas Commons is “going global” with multi-region hosting for the Canvas Commons learning repository.

TaraGoldman · 2022-12-08

Importing bright illustrations or educational images into your Canvas courses is a key contribution to the personalization and quality of your Canvas courses. Unsplash, a free service formerly incorporated into Canvas, will no longer be available w...

KataKeri · 2022-07-21

Since I’m over my first month here, at Instructure, I guess it’s time to write my official introduction. So, hi everyone, my name is Kata, and I’m a Product Manager for Catalog and Commons.

zsgoreczky · 2019-04-30

Get answers to questions such as, what is the history of Commons?

Published: 12-16-2024

In this Commons release (January 18), Commons includes New Quizzes as a resource type. Additionally, new quick actions for resources are added to the List View. Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and shar...

Published: 10-21-2024

In this Commons release (November 16), Commons now includes a List View, which allows users to view their Commons content in a list. New Feature List View Production Environment Availability 2024-11-16 Beta Environment Availability 202...

Published: 09-06-2024

In this Commons release (TBD), Commons users can report resources that are spam, infringing copyrights, or inappropriate or harmful. Note: The Production release date for this feature has been delayed and is TBD until further notice. Please read pro...

Published: 07-24-2024

In this Commons release (July 24), the Admin menu option includes drop-down functionality. Feature Update Admin Menu Update Production Environment Availability 2024-07-24 Beta Environment Availability Available The Admin menu option...

Published: 07-17-2024

In this Commons release (August 17), Commons provides default placeholder thumbnail images for content. Feature Update Thumbnail Images Production Environment Availability 2024-08-17 Beta Environment Availability 2024-07-15 Commons pro...

Published: 08-28-2023

In this Commons release (August 19), Canvas Commons provides multi-region hosting and support for the Canvas Commons learning repository. Feature Update Commons Regionalization Canvas Commons provides multi-region hosting and support for th...

Published: 01-24-2023

In this Commons release (January 23), Unsplash is no longer available within the Commons platform. Feature Update Unsplash Deprecation Unsplash, a free service formerly incorporated into Canvas, is no longer available within the Commons p...

Published: 02-05-2021

In this Commons release (February 5), iTunes U course data can be incorporated into Commons to allow users to search, preview, and import course data. New Feature iTunes U Course Import iTunes U course data can be incorporated into Commo...

Published: 01-15-2021

Commons releases take place as determined by the product team and deploy new code to the production environment. Commons Release Notes (2023-08-19) Feature Update Commons Regionalization Commons Release Notes (2023-01-23) Feature Update Unsplash D...

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