How to Upload and Embed Panopto Videos into Canvas

Description:

Bowdoin uses a media hosting platform called Panopto, where instructors can store multimedia files. Panopto is integrated with Canvas, making it easier to upload and embed multimedia content directly into your Canvas course site.

Uploading and Embedding Videos in Canvas 

 

Step 1: Upload Content to Panopto 

  1. Navigate to panopto.bowdoin.edu. 

  2. If prompted, sign in with your Bowdoin username and password.
  3. From the top of the Panopto web page, click on the Create button.
  4. Select Upload Media from the menu of options.
  5. Use the Add files to drop-down menu to navigate to where you want your video to be stored.
  6. Click on the Choose video or audio files image.
  7. Locate the video or audio file on your computer and click on the Upload button.
  8. The web page will display a green check mark and a message saying Upload complete. You can close this window once your file has finished uploading.

 

Step 2: Embedding Content in Canvas 

Panopto content can be embedded in Canvas anywhere the Rich Content Editor is available, such as Pages, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Announcements, or Syllabus.

  1. For embedding in a Canvas Page, first create a new Page.
  2. Give the Page a title.
  3. In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, select the Panopto icon.
  4. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the Panopto screen to locate your desired video.
  5. Check the button next to the video and then click on the Insert button at the bottom right of the page.
  6. The embedded video will appear in the Rich Content Editor and will be viewable to students who access the PageRich Content Editor - Panopto icon

 

Step 3: Alternative Method to Upload Videos to Canvas 

The Panopto-Canvas integration also allows you to add videos to your Panopto account directly through Canvas.

  1. Click on the Panopto link in the left-hand course menu (If you don’t see the Panopto link, you can enable it within the Navigation section of the course Settings).
  2. From the top of the Panopto window, click on the Create button.
  3. Select Upload Media from the menu of options.
  4. Use the Add files to drop-down menu to navigate to where you want your video to be stored.
  5. Click on the Choose video or audio files image.
  6. Locate the video or audio file on your computer and click on the Upload button.
  7. The web page will display a green check mark and a message saying Upload complete. You can close this window once your file has finished uploading.

Strategies for Using Videos in Canvas 

  • Ensure that videos are accessible by providing captioning and transcripts. Panopto will automatically generate captions for your videos, and you can edit them to ensure accuracy.
  • Panopto enables you to create short clips from existing videos. Consider using clips of long presentations or lectures to present ideas related to your course in quick and engaging ways.
  • Videos are a great way to model complex processes for your students or to work through difficult concepts or problems.
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