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What is Panopto?
Panopto is a video platform which can be used in three ways:
- Video hosting - Easily upload and share videos.
- Screencasting - Install Panopto on your computer to quickly record and share audio, video, and your computer screen.
- Classroom Recording - Automatically record and share your course in Panopto equipped classrooms.
Panopto is available to all faculty, staff, and students at Notre Dame. Anyone can begin creating content simply by logging into panopto.nd.edu using their Notre Dame netID and password.
Video hosting
Think of Panopto as Notre Dame’s own private YouTube... but without the annoyances: advertisements, suggested videos, and awful comments.
Reuse video content you have
Many people have videos they’ve used in previous courses. Panopto lets you upload most audio and video formats (mp4,wmv,mov,avi,etc.) and allow students to watch it on any device.
For more information, see "How to share videos using Panopto in Sakai"
Store and Share Zoom Recordings
If you use Zoom's cloud recording feature, your recordings are now stored in Panopto in a private Meeting Recordings folder. For more information, see About the Zoom to Panopto Integration or Sharing Zoom Recordings with Students in Sakai.
Use YouTube videos inside Panopto videos
Reusing content is far easier than making content. Panopto lets you embed a YouTube video within a Panopto video. You can even set the starting and ending points for the YouTube video if you only want to use part of it. Embed A Youtube Video Into A Panopto Session
Panopto’s instructions for uploading files are here: How to Upload Video Files Using the Create Button, and a video tutorial is here: Uploading Media Files
Screencasting
Panopto makes it easy to create and share content using your computer. Panopto can record any combination of your computer screen, webcam, and microphone. When you’re done recording you can easily share the video. You can also reuse content in multiple courses and semesters.
Missed classes
If you have to cancel or miss class, use Panopto to record a make-up lecture. If you know you’ll have to miss class, record a short lecture ahead of time.
Flipping a class
Pre-record a video to flip a class session or your entire course. Spend less time lecturing and more time discussing.
Extend class discussion
Have you ever run out of class time? Have some students left class confused? Record a video to supplement or clarify classroom discussion.
Record demonstrations
Even the best of us sometimes have trouble following instructions. Record a video demonstrating an application, signing up for an account, using a website, etc.
Answer questions once
Do you answer the same questions over... and over.... and over...? Record that answer once and share it with everyone.
Panopto provides instructions for both MacOS and Windows, as well as video tutorials for Mac OS and Windows.
Classroom Recording
Note: For the Fall 2020 semester, classroom recording using Panopto has been paused in favor of standardizing recording using Zoom for dual delivery. Recordings made with Zoom in the classroom will be automatically sent to Panopto. For more information see, Accessing, Sharing, and Customizing Your Zoom Recordings in Panopto.
Recording your course in classrooms equipped with Panopto hardware is easy. You just walk into your classroom and start teaching. The recordings start and stop automatically. Content projected using the classroom AV system, video of the chalkboard area, and audio are all recorded simultaneously. The recording is uploaded and processed automatically and students can view it about an hour after the recording ends.
While this is obviously helpful for students reviewing content, there are several other use cases:
Missed classes
Students obviously miss class due to illness, but how many student absences are caused by travel delays, athletics, and job interviews? And how often do sick students come to class when they probably shouldn’t?
Students with disabilities
Students may have unreported physical or learning disabilities. Being able to review content can be a useful accommodation.
Classroom equity
Research suggests some demographic groups are less likely to interrupt an instructor to ask a question during a lecture.
Languages and accents
In instances where there may be a language barrier, being able to hear and review the material again can be incredibly helpful.
Self evaluation
Some faculty record their lectures to review their instructional style.
Currently only some classrooms in DeBartolo Hall and Jordan Hall of Science have the hardware required for automatic recording. If you would like to use Panopto, make sure the registrar is aware you would like to be scheduled in one of these rooms when making your room reservation request.
Contact oithelp@nd.edu if you would like information about using Panopto in any way.