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FAQ Category: File Types/Sizes

Q: What are the recommended file formats for digital assets that will be uploaded to SkillsCommons?

Answer: To enable others to easily access and work with all CCBY-licensed content, content should be made available in a file format that allows anyone to natively and directly edit …

Q: My materials were created using Microsoft Word®. Should I upload the files in this format, even though someone will need the same version or later of Microsoft Word® to read them?

Answer:  Given the broad availability of Microsoft Word®, you can upload the material in the .doc or .docx format, so that other people can edit the original with full fidelity. …

Q: I have heard about Common Cartridge for exporting files out of our LMS, how do you we go about doing this?

Answer: The Common Cartridge option is not a requirement but it can improve the ability of others to reuse your materials. The Common Cartridge option may be a plug-in your LMS …

Q: Is there an easy way to upload NTER content to SkillsCommon?

Answer: The easiest way to upload NTER content to SkillsCommons.org is to export the content from NTER and upload it to SkillsCommons.org NTER has put an export feature in place …

Q: Are there limits on file sizes/large uploads?

Answer: There aren’t any limits on file sizes. However, if they are really large, then contact us and we will work with you on a solution to upload these taking …

Q: We have a lot of animation, movies, and interactive content, can SkillsCommon handle this type of content?

Answer: Yes.

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