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lindsey_zmolik

Language Filter

Is it possible to filter Canvas Commons searches by language? It can be time-consuming to have to scroll through items in other languages. 

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2025-07-08 Canvas Commons Discussion
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DanaMatthews

Commons Problems

Why are courses we add to Commons losing image links when they are copied to a course?

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2025-04-09 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2025-04-09 7:06 PM
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ShawnJensen2025

I have a FFT account and I am trying to import a course ( not mine) into a course I created.

I have an FFT account, and I am trying to import a course ( not mine) into a course I created. It looks like it is importing successfully, but then I go to my course, and nothing is copied. Help!    You have successfully started the import! It may ta...

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2025-04-07 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2025-05-05 5:43 PM
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GemsK12HypeGirl

Canvas Commons - How Common?

Hello! Im Gems, thanks for reading! I have recently returned to K12 at Instructure in APAC after working at Amazon.... While I was at AWS, I was speaking with a customer about Canvas and how I believed that Canvas Commons was not given the love and ...

Instructure Instructure
2025-04-02 Canvas Commons Discussion
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sgully

How to Enable Commons in my Canvas

I would like to enable Commons in my Canvas account.  Can anyone help me with this?  Thanks!

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2025-03-20 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-03-20 Latest reply: 2025-03-20 6:01 PM
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SCL-ScicommLab

Can you see Commons use statistics with a free-for-teacher account?

My suspicion is the answer to this question is no, because folks mention things like "admin" for accessing use statistics for content shared in Commons, but since the answer to this question will completely determine if we share in Commons, I thought...

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2025-03-14 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-03-14 Latest reply: 2025-03-17 6:56 PM
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CallieAlreza

Canvas Commons not updating Module when I update it

This is weird. Canvas Commons does not update my course when I update it from there. I had to put the module in Commons simultaneously. Does anyone know how to update the Course in Commons without this hassle?  

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2025-03-10 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-03-13 Latest reply: 2025-03-13 1:16 PM
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JulieStenger

Adding Unitek standard rubric "PVN Formative Clinical Evaluation Tool"

 Unitek recommends we use a standard rubric for clinical.  It is titled Formative Clinical Evaluation Tool.Yet, it is not a selectable rubric in the list of options.If we create the rubric for a particular term, we have to re-write the whole thing al...

Community Novice
2025-02-13 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-02-13 Latest reply: 2025-02-13 2:59 PM
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HelpMeOut

Share video in a module; share video with Canvas Studio or PlayPosit quiz to Commons

I am trying to share a module to Canvas Commons. The module has a PlayPosit video, a worksheet, and copy of the slidedeck. I tried a PlayPosit quiz and a Canvas Studio quiz; I tried just embedding the video without the quiz. Nothing works. Any sugges...

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2024-12-12 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2024-12-12 Latest reply: 2024-12-12 6:45 PM
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NeilMGrant

Updated resource not showing in 'Updates'

I updated a resource for our group, which is linked to four test courses. When I 'Share to Commons' (toggling the 'This is an update to a previously shared resource' and selecting the correct resource to copy over) the top menu bar still shows 'Updat...

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2024-11-25 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2024-11-26 Latest reply: 2024-11-26 4:09 PM
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lsorroche

Can a user profile (teacher) be restricted from uploading resources to Canvas Commons but still allo...

From our institution's perspective, Canvas Commons is a very powerful and useful tool. However, as a large institution with a significant number of teachers to manage, we would like to restrict the ability to upload resources to Canvas Commons to adm...

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2024-11-13 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2024-11-13 Latest reply: 2024-11-21 2:51 AM
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lsorroche

Is there a way to disallow a certain user role from uploading content?

Is there a way to prevent teachers from uploading content to Canvas Commons but allow administrators to do it?

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2024-10-31 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2024-12-01 Latest reply: 2025-03-03 3:26 PM
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DanielGraham

Canvas Commons Links to Content

Hi Canvas Community When sharing resources using the Canvas Commons, after a period of time the links appear to expire and require users to login into Canvas Commons again. This doesn't appear to happen for newer links and if they are already logged ...

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2024-10-29 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-03-05 Latest reply: 2025-03-25 10:38 AM
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bbisbee

Commons API - List all Resources

I am trying to utilize the Commons API to retrieve a list of all of the resources that our District has in Commons.  I'm using https://lor.instructure.com/api/resources?size=8000&q=DistrictName to get the list of resources and I'm getting conflicting...

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2024-09-30 Canvas Commons Discussion
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RyanNellis

"file not available" means what while importing Canvas course export package?

What does "file not available" mean when importing Canvas course export package? Seems stuck in Pre-Processing. Guessing the big upload is failing? This is Media heavy course, animation. Worked fine for a different course. Thanks, Ryan

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2024-09-10 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-09-21 4:32 AM
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CaitM

Issue uploading to canvas commons

Anytime I upload a module to the Commons, I get a message stating "There was an issue sharing your resource." Has anyone had this problem? If so, what steps do I need to take moving forward?I have already tried deleting the original module from commo...

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2024-09-10 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-09-11 3:20 PM
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llg0011

Uploading a SCORM file directly into Commons

Good Morning! We are having trouble importing a course into CC. It's just one module, and it only contains a page - an uploaded SCORM file created with Articulate Rise. It's an OER interactive textbook. Because it has been such a bear even with sever...

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2024-08-19 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2025-01-27 Latest reply: 2025-07-14 7:39 AM
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ValerieBurgoyne

Quizzes and assignments not importing

On Monday, I imported content from the Commons into my courses without issue. On Wednesday, the content would import, but only partially. As you can see in the first screenshot, that is the full unit I need to import, but what comes over is in the se...

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2024-08-15 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-12-03 7:42 PM
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GraceBarbee

Sharing New Quizzes through Commons

I am aware that New Quizzes can't be shared through the Commons and this feature is set to be added this Fall 2024. My question is, will New Quizzes currently shared into the Commons need to be reuploaded once the update is made? Or will they be good...

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2024-08-08 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2025-04-15 1:29 PM
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Mchharricle

Commons not appearing

Previously, I have been able to get results when clicking to open Commons.  Today, when I clicked on it, the page was blank.  Are there any solutions to this issue?

Community Novice
2024-08-07 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2025-01-27 8:09 PM
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MarthaEvans

Commons: Using the weekly format

New to Canvas:I have gone into Commons and selected the format that uses weekly assignments.  The template gives Discussions:  Week 1, Week 2, etc.Assignments:  Week 1, Week 2, etc.And so on....I want it rearranged so that is is organized with all as...

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2024-07-16 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-07-17 9:04 AM
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AshleyMacKay

Importing content from different institution

Hello,I am a former OCPS teacher and have built many things in Canvas. Now, I am working for UCF and unable to import contents through different institution. It seems like the Commons does not work with OCPS and UCF anymore. Thank you!

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2024-07-08 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-07-25 8:25 PM
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melissa_kamp

Outcomes

If we have Outcomes set up in a course for assessment purposes and want to upload that course as a template to Commons for other faculty in our institution to download and use, will the Outcome setup import correctly from a course template from Commo...

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2024-06-17 Canvas Commons Discussion
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TravisWyrick

Connecting Commons to my Canvas Dashboard

I was provided a link to a Commons set of resources. I am a teacher and originally started a Canvas account for an online class I took. Link I was provided. https://lor.instructure.com/resources/b9e9f5011d1444a5a3c62695f9b80e52?shared How can I find ...

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2024-06-11 Canvas Commons Discussion
Solved: 2024-06-17 Latest reply: 2024-06-17 6:05 PM
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AmyHeritage-McD

Can't import Discussion Board

Last Summer I created Discussion Boards as a shared resource and put them in Canvas Commons. I listed them under the # MLFWPS LA. I see them in there. I have tried to import them into a current course. When I do I get the standard "You have successfu...

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2024-06-10 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-06-17 6:00 PM
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Sofia-Graham

Microsoft Office 365-Training Bundle Suite 2019 (Assignments)

I am starting the Microsoft Office 365 Bundle course and I cannot continue because, I'm in my first Assignment and there's not much explanation about what is requiered (elements) to elaborate it, or I'might not understand how. Can someone give me an ...

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2024-06-01 Canvas Commons Discussion
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101354744546336

Canvas Free for Teacher Account

Hi,I recently created a Free for Teacher account on Canvas. However, when I try to import resources from Canvas Commons, my course does not show up in the list and hence not letting me import any content. I also have another institutional, paid accou...

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2024-05-15 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-05-15 7:22 PM
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MichaelBould

Changing the message 'external tools content can't be previewed'

Would it be possible to alter this message slightly?  It makes it look like the content will not work at all.  Whereas as long as we still have the contract etc. it will work when imported into a course, especially with new quizzes.     Could somethi...

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2024-05-14 Canvas Commons Discussion
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NATHANINKENBRAN

Canvas Studio & Commons Imports

Hello,I am using Canvas Studio to add my own videos or videos with a YouTube link to build a module I intend to share to the Canvas Commons. If the module is imported from Commons by a user who has Canvas, but does not have Canvas Studio, will it mak...

Community Novice
2024-05-11 Canvas Commons Discussion
Latest reply: 2024-06-20 8:15 PM
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KELLYDORN

wrong labels in search?

When I search commons and I put in "art" 131 things show up none of them have art in the title and none of them are about art class? why? also a bunch of them I open and it has a icon saying the content is not there?? why would you have things in com...

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2024-05-03 Canvas Commons Discussion
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Canvas Commons Product Blog

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ZoeLubitz1

Elasticsearch 7.10 Upgrade for Commons and Planned Outage (June 16, 23, and July 7)

Commons search is getting an upgrade. In order to release this upgrade, there will be some planned downtime for Commons.

Instructure Instructure
2025-06-02 The Product Blog
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shirenv

Turning Your Feedback into Better Prioritization and Release Processes: Our Path Forward

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:

Instructure Instructure
2025-03-24 The Product Blog
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KataKeri

Introducing Quick Action Buttons in Canvas Commons List View

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.

Instructure Instructure
2024-12-18 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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BalazsSerenyi

Collaborating to Empower Educators: Canvas New Quizzes Now Supports Canvas Commons

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

Instructure Instructure
2024-12-17 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

New Quizzes

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KataKeri

Introducing List View in Commons: Compact, Efficient, and User-Driven 💥

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...

Instructure Instructure
2024-10-28 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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KataKeri

(Updated) Introducing the Content Report Feature in Commons: Empowering Users and Admins to Maintain...

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

Instructure Instructure
2024-09-12 The Product Blog
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KataKeri

New Feature: Default Placeholder Thumbnails for Commons Content

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.

Instructure Instructure
2024-07-19 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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KataKeri

Update on Recent Enhancements in Commons

First Look at Our Latest Improvements Over the Past Few Weeks

Instructure Instructure
2024-05-28 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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KataKeri

Welcoming Feedback: Commons is Back in Action!

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...

Instructure Instructure
2024-03-26 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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KataKeri

Commons Regionalization - Important update for EU, Canada and APAC Regions

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.

Instructure Instructure
2023-08-11 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons

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KataKeri

Canvas Commons Goes Global - Instance Regionalization

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.

Instructure Instructure
2023-07-13 The Product Blog
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TaraGoldman

Unsplash Images Changes

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...

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2022-12-08 The Product Blog
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KataKeri

Working on Catalog and Commons as a fresh start

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.

Instructure Instructure
2022-07-21 The Product Blog
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Canvas Catalog

Canvas Commons

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zsgoreczky

Canvas Commons: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Instructure Alumni Instructure Alumni
2019-04-30 The Product Blog
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Canvas Commons Release Notes

Learn about the latest releases, updates, and bug fixes for Canvas Commons

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Commons Release Notes (2025-06-18)

Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to display in beta and/or production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes. Commons is a learning object rep...

Published: 06-06-2025 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2025-01-18)

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: 12-16-2024 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2024-11-16)

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: 10-21-2024 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (Beta Available 2024-09-06)

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: 09-06-2024 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2024-07-24)

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: 07-24-2024 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2024-08-17)

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: 07-17-2024 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2023-08-19)

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: 08-28-2023 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2023-01-23)

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: 01-24-2023 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Notes (2021-02-05)

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: 02-05-2021 Canvas Commons Releases

Commons Release Archive

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...

Published: 01-15-2021 Canvas Commons Releases
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