Panopto
Panopto is a video platform used to record, store, and share lectures and presentations.
Whether you’re catching up on a missed lecture, reviewing for an exam, or just want to revisit a great class discussion, Panopto is your go-to video platform at UNC.
With Panopto, you can:
- Watch recorded lectures and presentations on your schedule
- Take notes and bookmark key moments in videos
- Search inside videos for specific topics or terms
- Even speed things up (or slow them down) to match your learning style
Learning at your pace has never been easier!
How It Works
- Log in through Canvas
- Go to your course and find the Panopto folder or link.
- Click on a video to watch, or upload your own if required.
- Use features like searching within videos, taking notes, or bookmarking key moments.
Why Do We Use It?
- Lecture Recordings: Watch class sessions you missed or review tricky topics.
- Study Help: Rewind, pause, and take notes while watching.
- Assignments: Some professors may ask you to record presentations or submit video projects through Panopto.
- Accessibility: Videos often include captions and playback speed options.
How to Watch a Video in Panopto
- Log in to Canvas and open the course where the video is assigned.
- Find the Panopto link
It might be in the course menu or inside a specific module or week. - Click the video you want to watch
You’ll see a list of available recordings. Click the title of the video you want to view. - Use the video player tools
- Play/Pause the video as needed
- Adjust playback speed (e.g., 1.5x to watch faster)
- Turn on captions if available
- Take notes or bookmark important moments (some schools enable this feature)
- Optional: Search inside the video – If your instructor used slides or captions, you can search for keywords to jump to specific parts of the video.
How to complete a video assignment or discussion in your course
Make sure to get clarification from your instructor regarding what type of video submission they are looking for.
For an Assignment, go to the relevant assignment in Canvas and click “Submit Assignment” to begin your submission.
For a Discussion, go to the relevant discussion in Canvas and click Reply to the prompt at the top, or scroll to the classmate’s post you wish to respond to and click Reply underneath it.
1. In the Text Entry box provided, click on the “More” icon [1] and then select the Panopto icon [2].
2. Upload a pre-recorded video file using the “Upload” option or record a new video file using the Panopto software by selecting the “Record” option.
3. Once your video is uploaded or recorded, click the Insert button.
4. Remember to hit “Submit Assignment” to complete the assignment.
