Entering Metadata for an Object
Tools for managing metadata in edu-sharing
Metadata of objects are normally entered when saving the object.
After uploading your document or after adding the reference to an external resource, a corresponding mask opens.
Of course, this information can also be edited later.
The input / adjustment of the metadata is done in the workspace. When saving documents in connected systems such as Moodle, the workspace is displayed for this purpose.
Two tools are available in the workspace for entering and modifying the metadata:
- "Edit info" - The tool for detailed metadata editing
This tool allows detailed changes to all supported metadata for objects.
The tool also allows the use of version comments when updating and the management of serial objects.
For the allocation of licenses and the granting of permissions, it is necessary to switch from the tool to another mask.
more about the tool "Edit Info" - "Quick Edit" - The tool for easy assignment of a selection of metadata and approval or licensing.
This tool allows you to enter or modify a selection of the most common metadata such as "material type" and "keywords".
In addition, the tool includes functions for easy release of objects and licensing.
more about the "Quick Edit" tool
No additional metadata can be assigned when saving objects via WebDAV. However, the function for metadata inheritance supports you here.
Typical metadata used in edu-sharing
General metadata
After installation, edu-sharing provides a basic set of metadata by default. The basic set of metadata for objects stored in edu-sharing includes
- the title of the object,
- a description,
- key words,
- a preview image,
- Information about content creators,
- License information or rights of use.
OER metadata as an example for extended metadata
The metadata set of edu-sharing can be extended as desired.
For example, for use as an OER education repository, additional metadata such as:
- field of practice,
- Thematic categories,
- Level and
- education area can be entered.