Panopto is a cloud-based video platform built specifically
for video-based training, teaching, and presenting. The platform is designed to
be an all-in-one solution which includes all of the basic tools and services
needed to create and securely share video-based learning materials and
activities. In many ways Panopto can be thought of as our university’s private
YouTube site.
Once activated in any D2L course, the Panopto platform can
be used to create, edit, and share videos. This is done through two main
components including the Panopto recorder and the Panopto website. The recorder
and website work together to simplify the video capture and upload process. Users
also have the ability to bypass the recorder and upload their videos straight
to the website.
The Panopto Recorder is a lightweight application which
enables users to capture and upload video with only a few clicks. The recorder
can capture video and audio from any webcam or microphone connected to the
computer, as well as the computer’s screen and audio. Once recorded, the video
can be immediately uploaded to the Panopto website (which is integrated nicely
into D2L).
Once the video is on the website, users have access to a
number of video editing and sharing options. Users simply click an “Edit” link
on the video to open the Panopto video editor which is great for performing
very simple video edits. The best feature of Panopto’s editor is that it is
non-destructive meaning that the original video is not destroyed during the
editing process. Once happy with the video, the user can choose how to share
the video. Users can choose to share their video only with certain people, they
can choose to share the video only with his/her class, or they can make the
video public.
Learn more about Panopto in education by visiting Panopto’s
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