Video Submission in Canvas - Panopto

Introduction

This guide will help faculty create a Canvas assignment requiring students to use Panopto to create and submit a video. Students will use the Panopto integration in the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to record or upload their videos, embed them in the assignment, and then manually submit their work.

Setting Up the Assignment

Accessing the Assignments Tool

1. Log in to Canvas and navigate to your course.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Click Assignments in the course navigation menu.
   
   
   
   
   

3. Select +Assignment to create a new assignment.
   
   
   
   

Configuring Assignment Details

• Name: Enter a clear and descriptive title for the assignment (e.g., "Panopto Video Presentation").
  
  

• Instructions: In the RCE, provide detailed instructions for students, including:
  
  

  • How to use the Panopto tool within the RCE.
    
    

  • A reminder to manually click Submit Assignment after embedding their video.

Adding the Panopto Tool to Instructions (Optional)

To help students, include the following steps in the instructions:

Panopto Student Support Guide

• Open the RCE in the assignment submission area.
  
  

• Click the Panopto icon in the toolbar.
  
  
  
  

• Record or upload their video.
  
  

• Select Insert to embed the video in the RCE.

Setting Submission Types

1. Scroll to the Submission Type section.
   
   

2. Choose Online.
   
   

3. Check the box for Text Entry (this ensures students can use the RCE to embed their Panopto video).
   
   
   

Configuring Additional Settings

• Points: Assign a point value for the assignment.
  
  

• Due Date: Set the due date and availability dates.

Click Save & Publish to finalize the assignment.

Troubleshooting Tips

For Faculty

• Assignment Not Accepting Video Submissions: Double-check that Text Entry is selected as the submission type.

For Students

• Panopto Tool Missing in RCE: Advise students to check their browser settings or switch to a supported browser like Google Chrome.
  
  

• Video Not Embedding Correctly: Ensure students click Insert after uploading their video in Canvas.
  
  

• Submission Error: Remind students to click Submit Assignment after embedding their video.
  
  

Additional Resources

Include links to:

• Panopto Student Support Guide

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