Allow students to record and share Panopto sessions

By default, students in a Canvas course can only view but not create Panopto recordings. However, if the course instructor creates an assignment folder (a subfolder of the Panopto Recordings course folder), students can record and manage their own Panopto sessions and upload them to the course assignment folder. By default, student recordings uploaded to the assignment folder are accessible to the instructor and TA, but not other students. Instructors can change the default setting to allow students to view each other’s recordings.

If instructors want to use Panopto as a platform for facilitating video assignments, like student presentations, there are a few steps to take in order to prepare the Canvas course and students.

There are two options for using Panopto to facilitate the submission of student videos, and the setup required will depend upon the option chosen.

Option 1: Choose this option if students will view (and comment on) videos from classmates.

Option 2: Choose this option if the instructor will be the only one viewing the student videos.

Option 1: Students Share Videos with the Class

Create a Canvas discussion

Students should access Panopto through a Canvas Discussion board. Students navigate through a Canvas discussion topic to access the Panopto recorder and upload content to their Panopto "My Folder". Students also use the Canvas discussion topic to share and comment on other student videos.

Provide students with instructions

Students will need instructions for downloading the Panopto recorder, recording their video, uploading their video to "My Folder" in Panopto, and adding their video within the Canvas discussion. Students should access Panopto through a Canvas discussion.

It is recommended to provide students with a link to the Panopto Student Guide within the Canvas discussion forum or topic description.

Option 2: Students Share Videos Only with the Instructor

Create an assignment folder for the video

To allow for video file submissions, an assignment folder must be edited or created in Canvas to accept only text files. This allows students to embed their video and allows instructors to view and grade submissions without downloading the file.

Provide students with instructions

Students will need instructions for downloading the Panopto recorder and uploading their video to their "My Folder".

It is recommended to provide students with a link to the Panopto Student Guide page.

News items and assignment descriptions are good places to include the link to instructions.

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