Panopto and UB Learns

The Panopto integration provides the tools to add and manage Panopto video files from inside Brightspace courses. Video files and classroom lecture recordings added to Brightspace courses using Panopto allow students to watch on any computer, laptop or mobile device.

Audio and Video Content

For an optimal user viewing experience, we recommend utilizing a streaming service like Panopto or YouTube to deliver video and audio content in your course.

REQUIRED: Provisioning Your Course to Use Panopto

Before you can use Panopto in your course, you must provision the tool. Provisioning Panopto will create a folder for your course in Panopto where you can add your videos.

There are two ways to provision Panopto depending on the course.

  • You will be copying content into a new course from an old course where you previously provisioned Panopto.
  • You have a new course and will not be copying any content from a previous course.

Directions for both scenarios are below.

You are copying content into a new course from an old course where you previously provisioned Panopto

 
  1. Copy course content to the new course from the old course.
  2. On the navbar, click Content.
  3. Locate the Panopto Content Folder link in the copied content. You may have renamed the link in the previous course. Use the Search Topics field at the top of the left menu bar if you need help finding the link.
  4. Click the Panopto Content Folder link. A folder for the new course will be created in Panopto.
Tips
  • When students click the Panopto Content Folder link, the Panopto course folder will open in UB Learns. Students will be able to will see any video you have made available in the folder.
  • To hide the Panopto Content Folder link from students, click the chevron icon next to Panopto Content Folder and select Hide from Users.
  • To rename the Panopto Content Folder link, click the chevron icon next to Panopto Content, select Edit Properties in Place, click on the link name and change the text.

You have a new course and will not be copying any content from a previous course

  1. On the navbar, click Content.
  2. Select a module from the Table of Contents on the left.
  3. Click Existing Activities and select External Learning Tools.
  4. Click Panopto Content Folder.
  5. A new link will be created called Panopto Content Folder.
  6. Click the Panopto Content Folder link to complete the provisioning process.
    Essential: A folder in Panopto will not be created until you click the Panopto Content Folder link.
Tips
  • When students click the Panopto Content Folder link, the Panopto course folder will open in UB Learns. Students will be able to will see any video you have made available in the folder.
  • To hide the Panopto Content Folder link from students, click the chevron icon next to Panopto Content Folder and select Hide from Users.
  • To rename the Panopto Content Folder link, click the chevron icon next to Panopto Content, select Edit Properties in Place, click on the link name and change the text.

Embedding a Panopto Video in a Course

Brightspace's Insert Stuff icon.

Insert Stuff Icon

  1. Go to a content module.
  2. Click Upload/Create and select Create a File. This creates a web page where you can add content.
  3. Enter a title for the new file.
  4. Click the Insert Stuff icon and select Panopto Embed (Instructor Only).
  5. Select a video and click Insert.
  6. ClickInsert again.
  7. Click Save and Close.

Inserting a Panopto Quiz

Make sure you have created a Panopto Quiz before following the steps below.

  1. Go to a content module.
  2. Click Existing Activities and select Panopto Graded Video (Panopto Quiz).
  3. Select one of the options in the How would you like to grade this assignment? dialog box.
  4. Select the desired Panopto Quiz and click Insert.
  5. Click the quiz in the module to open it.
  6. Scroll down and click Add a grade item… under Assessment.
  7. Select a grade item from the drop-down or click + New Grade Item to create a new grade item. When creating a new grade item, enter a name and maximum points and click Create.
  8. Click Save.

Creating a Student Video Submission Assignment

Brightspace's Insert Stuff icon.

Insert Stuff Icon

  1. On the navbar, click Assessments and select Assignments.
  2. Click on New Assignment.
  3. Enter the name of the assignment in the Name field.
  4. In the Instructions section, it is essential to include the following information for students:
    • To submit your assignment, click the Insert Stuff icon, select Panopto Student Submission and then upload or record your video.
  5. Enter any additional instructions you have for students.
  6. Click Submission & Completion on the right.
  7. Select Text submission in the Submission Type drop-down menu.
  8. Complete any additional options for the assignment.
  9. Make the assignment visible to students by clicking the eye icon next to Hidden at the bottom of the page. You can also make the assignment visible to student at a later date.
  10. Click Save and Close.

Common Questions

How do I prevent students from receiving a "Request Access for Video" error?
You can change the sharing setting inside Panopto to "Anyone at your organization with the link" or use the Panopto Video Embed tool (available from the Insert Stuff tool). Viewers should enable third-party cookies in their browsers.

Why weren't my grades imported into the Grades tool?
After students answer the final question by clicking Finish, they must also click Continue for the grades to be imported.

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