Add a file, link, or image

Method One: Files on the navigation panel
This area allows you to upload files and easily organize your files using folders. You can drag and drop files into your folders to keep your content organized.

Go to Course > Files > Upload or +Folder

Method Two: The Text Editor
The Text Editor is available in most areas where you would upload content (pages, discussions, assignments, etc.). The editing toolbar has icons for creating web links (1), or links to images, media, and files (3). These buttons further allow you to choose an existing course item or to upload new content. These options are also available from the Insert menu above the toolbar.

Course > Edit a page, assignment, discussion, etc.. > Select the desired icon (Link, Images, Media, or Documents)

For more details, visit How do I insert links to course content into the Rich Content Editor using the Content Selector as an instructor?.

For step by step instructions on how to add a file, review the below video and article.

How do I use Files as an instructor?

301 - Files Overview from Instructure Canvas Community on Vimeo.