Answer: Instructions on how to edit submissions to SkillsCommons.org can be found in the User Guides under “Editing an Item in the Repository.”
Please see the Contribute Materials section in our support services center to learn how to edit submissions.
Answer: Yes, if you click “permanently delete” the item will be completely removed as if it were never uploaded.
Answer: No. Each collection has unique fields that need to be captured and therefore can not be moved between collections.
If you have mistakenly uploaded a submission to the incorrect collection you will need to delete the submission and then add it to the correct collection via the regular single submission process. This will ensure that the required fields for that particular submission are in place.
Answer: It will not be necessary for grantees to use the “Withdraw” feature. But yes, if an item is withdrawn it still exists but will be removed from view, search and browse. If the item is withdrawn and then a grantee would like to re-instate the item they will need to contact support@skillscommons.org and supply the full URL of the item.
Answer: It will not be necessary for grantees to use this feature.
Answer: It will not be necessary for grantees to use this feature. Items submitted to the repository are Open Educational Resources and are meant to be public.
Answer: Currently there is no way to cross-reference two deliverables within the submission process.
However, here are two options to work around this limitation:
In summary, you will have to complete each submission first to obtain the URLs that you will end up using. You will need to then go in and edit each submission with the URL you have obtained.
Answer: There are no requirements for maintenance of materials after they are uploaded to the SkillsCommons Repository. However, there are many benefits to Institution if they continue to participate in the OER community. SkillsCommons and it’s partners will be working to support a sustainable and successful OER Community.