A way to have a repository of global pages that each class can refer to?

I teach multiple classes every semester and my Canvas shells each have a number of pages that inform students about how something works. Many of these pages are the exact same (and I want them to be the exact same) for each class. If I make a change to one of these pages, I have to change each page in each course. Is there a way to have a repository for these kind of "global" pages that each class could access so that if I change something, I only have to change it once and the page in each class will automatically then have the updated information?

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Chris

Hi @KirstenThomson

You could potentially use the blueprint or templates features to get content into new course shells by default. A template would be more of a one-time initial load (no updating), which the blueprint would allow for updates but may get less useful for hundreds/thousands of potential courses. Just something else to consider here.

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NoahBoswell

Hi there @KirstenThomson ,

I'd recommend checking out the course cross-list feature! This will allow you to have one course for all of your students, and they will all be able to see the same content. https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-cross-list-a-section-in-a-course-as-an-instructor/ta-p/1261

I hope this helps!
Noah

KirstenThomson

Definitely not. I want to keep each student in their own respective courses. I would be looking for a "behind-the scenes" solution that is invisible to students as I don't want to confuse them by putting different classes together. There are only a few things that would be considered "global" and most of it is not. I would like to have something like the Sandbox course that each course could "grab" from for certain pages.

Chris

Hi @KirstenThomson

-Chris

KirstenThomson

Not sure about this one, as it seems like I would have to make it publicly accessible to anyone with the link to do that?

dbrace

Hi @KirstenThomson,

Others have been some feedback and options, each with pros and cons.

If I were in your situation, I would embed Google Docs into Canvas pages.

Take a look at the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z852RcgdZw4 for an example.

-Doug

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