Student Guide: Panopto

Panopto is an online service which allows staff to create and share video resources. If your tutors are using this tool, this guide will show you how to access Panopto and some of the ways you can get more from this service.

Panopto is an online service which allows staff and students to create and share video resources.

It allows you to record or upload video and it also integrates with Canvas, so you can do this directly from within your course once you have downloaded a bit of software. Selected viewers can then see your recording once it has been uploaded. 

Creating video and audio recordings as part of your learning can give you a chance to work in a different format, develop valuable new skills, and is an opportunity for reflection. But if you’ve never done anything like this before it can feel like a daunting process. Don’t panic!

All you need is a webcam or a device with a camera attached and a microphone. This guide explains how you can do this on your computer or mobile device. For more advice on how to improve the quality of your video, see our blog post: Simple tips to improve the quality of your video recordings. 

Support

If you have any issues the LJMU student website has a dedicated section for IT support. There is a link to the Library Services chat service on the right of the screen marked 'Ask For Help with IT'.

Viewing Panopto Videos

There are three ways you can access videos in Panopto:

Videos can be really useful to help support your learning. However, just passively watching them will not be as beneficial as using them more actively. Think about making notes during the video of the main points, or building a mind map of the main concepts (Video).

Submitting and Recording a Panopto Video to a Canvas Assignment

This documentation will go over how to create recordings with Panopto and submit them as assignments in Canvas.

Student Guide - Recording and Uploading on a Mobile device

Student Guide - Recording and Uploading on a Computer

 

Panopto Mobile App

You can record and upload video via any mobile device. You just need to download and install the Panopto app. You can record a presentation or lecture with the built-in camera and microphone or view Videos posted by your tutor.

Deleting and Editing Videos in Panopto

For more information on how to edit and delete videos in Panopto, please see this guide:

Uploading Pre-recorded Videos to Panopto via your Computer for Storage

If you’ve already created video content using your phone or computer you can upload this to Panopto once you have finished recording.

Narrated Powerpoint Slides

You can upload narrated powerpoint slides to Canvas for submission, for more help and information on how to create a narrated powerpoint, please see the following guide:

LJMU Educational Video and Audio Policy

Here is a link to the LJMU policy regarding Panopto and will help you understand how it is being used. LJMU Educational Video and Audio Policy

We also have OBS Recording studio on all LJMU PCs. You can use this to create a recording and upload it into panopto. It is available in the LJMU app player. 

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