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Overview

Panopto is Virginia Tech’s chosen video content management system and video creation tool that allows users to create, share, and manage video content easily. 

Panopto is integrated into Virginia Tech’s Canvas platform, allowing instructors to record, upload, and share videos directly within Canvas. Panopto also provides tools for organizing  videos, editing videos, tracking video engagement, and creating interactivity through video quizzes.

 

Tool Features

As one of Virginia Tech’s digital learning ecosystem tools, Panopto has a variety of features that can be used to enhance teaching and learning

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    Panopto Editor
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    Panopto Editor provides a streamlined, browser-based environment for modifying and enhancing recordings without requiring separate video editing software.

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    Panopto Recorder
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    Panopto Recorder allows instructors to capture multiple sources simultaneously, such as slides, screen activity, webcam video, and audio.

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    Panopto Webcasting
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    Panopto Webcasting allows instructors to broadcast live video sessions to audiences while simultaneously recording the event for later viewing.

  • Record from desktop, laptop, tablets, phone, or classroom capture system.

  • Upload and organize videos into course folders.

  • Embed videos directly in Canvas modules, pages, and assignments.

  • View analytics (who watched, how long, interaction points).

  • Generate and edit automatic captions.

  • Create self-grading quizzes inside of videos with grade passback to Canvas.

  • Control video permissions at a folder or individual level.

  • Reuse and copy content between semesters.

  • Allows for student created video assignments.

  • Stream videos inside of Canvas.

  • Adjust playback speed.

  • Search inside videos for keywords.

  • Take video-based quizzes (if enabled).

  • Access captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.

  • Complex video editing.

  • Advanced video editing is required.

  • Record lectures and embed in Canvas.

  • Provide short video announcements.

  • Create tutorial walkthroughs.

  • Flip the classroom with pre-class videos.

  • Use analytics to identify confusing concepts.

  • Integrate quizzes within lecture videos.

  • Automatic machine-generated captions (must be reviewed for accuracy) with the ability to request professional captioning services.

  • Editable captions and transcripts.

  • Keyboard-accessible video player.

  • Adjustable playback speed.

  • Create or upload audio descriptions.

  • Screen-reader compatibility.

General Information

Panopto videos are typically accessed through Canvas. Students do not need separate accounts; access is tied to their VT login credentials.

  • Adjust playback speed.

  • Use searchable transcripts.

  • Bookmark key moments.

  • Take notes that can be private, downloaded, and/or shared.

  • Create and submit videos through the Panopto tool for Canvas assignments with the submission type: text entry.

Resources

Links to resources to help the student use the tool/feature.

Cost: Free

Status: Available

How to Access

Instructor: Log into Canvas, navigate to a site, and select Panopto Video. If Panopto Video is not enabled in your menu, see How do I manage Course Navigation links?

Student: Log into Canvas, navigate to a site, and select Panopto Video. If Panopto Video is not enabled in your menu, an instructor in the course must enable it first.

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