If you have never used the Canvas Commons
Before you click on the Canvas Commons resource link, you will want to first log into your Canvas account, and click on the Commons button in the global navigation menu (dark grey) on the left. This action will ensure you have your Commons account activated. Next, follow the directions below:
If you have used the Canvas Commons
If you have a direct link to a Canvas Commons resource, simply click on the link, which will take you directly to the resource. The Preview tab is shown by default. To import or download the resource, click the Import/Download button.
Search for the course(s) into which you would like to import the resource [1], or select the course(s) from the list [2]. Then, click the Import into Course button [3].
To download the file to your computer, click the Download button [4].
View Import Notification
View the import status notification at the top of your screen. Please note that it may take a while to see changes in your course.