Panopto Lecture Capture

Alfred University uses Panopto as its lecture capture software. Panopto can be used with Mac or Windows operating systems, and lectures can be recorded using a laptop or webcam. The following capture options are available:

• Video of instructor
• Audio of instructor speaking
• Screen cast and audio of instructor speaking
• Video, screencast, and audio of the instructor speaking

Lecture Capturing Best Practices and Recommendations

For Online Courses

• Recorded lectures for online courses should be limited to 15 minutes in length.
• Lectures should be recorded using a laptop, in the instructor’s office, or other distraction-free location. Recycling a full-length lecture from the classroom is discouraged.
• Post a short assignment, activity, quiz, or self-assessment to accompany each lecture.
• Share the lecture in Canvas, so students can stream it regardless of software or operating systems (Panopto is integrated with Canvas).
• Please do not upload video files to Canvas (which were recorded outside of Panopto); some students may not be able to open them, and the course will run out of space.

For On-Campus Courses

• Record lectures with Panopto instead of a video camera.
• Contact ITS for webcam recommendations and placement assistance.
• Share the URL of the lecture in Canvas, so students can stream it regardless of software or operating system.
• Please do not upload video files to Canvas; some students may not be able to open them, and the course will run out of space.

Activate Panopto in Canvas

Panopto is integrated with Canvas. To activate Panopto in a Canvas course, please use the instructions on how to access Panopto in Canvas.

Resources

• A recorded Panopto training webinar is available for viewing at your convenience.
• If you would like to ask specific questions to a Panopto professional, Panopto offers a weekly Q&A session every Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
• Panopto instructions are available on the Panopto Support website.