Panopto

Panopto is a robust lecture capture and video hosting platform.

You can use Panopto to pre-record lectures and store your videos in a video hosting platform that provides visually appealing layouts and robust transcript and search capabilities within your videos.

Access

You can access Panopto by logging in to https://ursinus.hosted.panopto.com with your Ursinus credentials.

Panopto is also integrated in Canvas. You can enable Panopto in your Canvas courses by navigating to your course, clicking on Settings, and under the Navigation tab, selecting the three dots next to Panopto and choosing Enable. Then click Save.

Benefits

Record lectures and tutorials
Record multiple screens, including your webcams, PowerPoints, computer screens, etc.
Upload, edit, and organize your videos (including Zoom recordings) in Panopto’s video hosting platform
Share your recorded videos with others
Add captions, searchable transcripts, table of contents, notes, and quizzes to your videos
Engage students in discussions about the video content within the hosting platform

Panopto Training Materials for Creators and Instructors

Internal Recorded Tutorials and Training Sessions

Panopto Canvas and Zoom Integrations

Using Panopto in Canvas
Enabling Panopto in your Canvas courses
Embed Panopto videos in Canvas (Note: Click on the V icon in the Rich Content Editor as there is no plug icon in our system)
Create a Panopto video assignment in Canvas
How to use a Panopto quiz as a Canvas assessment
Hosting Zoom recordings in Panopto

How to Download

Create Videos

Managing and Editing Videos

To access additional training resources, consult Panopto’s Support website. You can also sign up to attend one of their webinars. If you are prompted to sign in, please create an account and type in when asked to enter a site URL, please use ursinus.hosted.panopto.com.