Panopto Desktop Video Recording

Effective Practices for Panopto Use

Consider chunking information into five to ten-minute topical segments, or recording two-minute introductions for chapters or assigned readings to help students prepare for class. Embed these videos on a page or in an announcement in Canvas.

• Effective Video Instruction in Online Courses: Suggestions Grounded in Universal Design for Learning – by Ann Amicucci

Instructor Resources

• Create a Panopto Assignment in Canvas Video Tutorial - rev 06.04.2021
• Record with a PowerPoint Presentation in Canvas - (PC) rev 01.07.2021
• Record with a PowerPoint Presentation in Canvas - (Mac) rev 01.07.2021

Student Resources

• Record PowerPoint to a Canvas Assignment or Discussion - (PC) rev 01.07.2021
• Record PowerPoint to a Canvas Assignment or Discussion - (Mac) rev 01.07.2021
• Upload a Video (or Audio) into a Canvas Assignment or Discussion
• Create a Video using Panopto Capture (browser based video recording)
  • Video Tutorial - Use Panopto Capture for a simple "talking head" video in Canvas
  • Video Tutorial - Use Panopto Capture to record a presentation of "talking head" and PowerPoint in Canvas
• Reuse a previously uploaded video in the same Canvas Course

General Resources

• Guides for Panopto Versions:
  • Panopto Capture
  • Panopto for Windows
  • Panopto for Mac

Panopto Video Retention Policy

Effective as of March, 2024, the FRC has enacted a retention policy for videos created with or uploaded to Panopto. The following describes the process by which videos are selected for removal.

• Videos not viewed for two years will be archived; however, archived videos may be restored.
• Archived videos that have not been viewed in the past four years will be automatically and permanently deleted.

Contact us: Please fill out this request form or email frc@uccs.edu.