Jul 27, 2026
Steps to Share a Sandbox/Template Course to Canvas Commons for Instructor Use
- Import the common cartridge into a Sandbox/Template course (see article here).
- Select "Settings" from the Course Navigation.

- On the right-hand side of the screen, select "Share to Commons".

- Choose a "Sharing Option" (i.e. a school, school district, or institution). Do not choose Public as this is copyrighted material.

- Select the Template checkbox.
- In the License field, make sure Copyrighted is selected from the dropdown menu.

- Provide a Title and a Description.

- Select Tags and choose an Image. Select Click to change and choose an image from Canvas or upload your own.

- Select Grade/Level range.

- Select "Share".

