How to Submit a Video Assignment in Canvas and Panopto – Omnichannel TSC

Submitting a video for an assignment in Canvas using Panopto is an essential way to demonstrate understanding, creativity, and communication skills in a dynamic format. Video submissions allow students to present ideas visually and audibly, offering more depth than traditional text-based responses. This method is particularly useful for assignments requiring presentations, demonstrations, or personal reflections.

By using Panopto, students can record, edit, and upload high-quality videos directly to Canvas, making the process seamless. The integration ensures assignments are organized and accessible within the course, while Panopto's features, like screen recording and closed captions, enhance the video's accessibility and professionalism.

Submitting video assignments not only meets course requirements but also helps students develop skills in digital communication— a key competency in many academic and professional settings.

Step by Step

Navigate to your course, and select the Assignment.
Note: In this example, we show a discussion where the student needs to post a video reply. In the case of an assignment, students would select "Submit Assingnment" instead of "Reply, " but otherwise the steps are the same.

Example: Modules > Discussion > Reply
In the RCE (Rich Content Editor) textbox, select the Panopto Icon.
In the Panopto Window, click the Down Arrow and locate your course's "assignments" folder. You need to select the arrow several times to navigate to the correct folder.
1. Select the arrow next to the Everything folder.
2. Select the arrow next to the Canvas folder.
3. Select the arrow next to your course's folder.
4. Select Course assignments folder to connect to the course.
  
  The correct course assignment folder will have the name of the course first, and then the word assignments in parenthesis. You must go through this process and select the Course Assignment Folder in order to connect to the course. If you do not see a course assignment folder when following these steps, please send screenshots to your instructor. Do not submit your video in an assignment folder for another course. If you do this, your instructor most likely cannot view the video.
  
  IMPORTANT NOTE: If you see multiple course folders and course assignment folders in your Panopto dropdown menu and you're not currently and have never been a student in those courses, please email atst@spcollege.edu with a screenshot immediately.
In the next screen, you can choose an existing video from your Canvas account, upload a new video from your device, or record a new video.
Note: If you already have a video to upload/choose, please skip to step 10 in this guide.
A new window will appear, Select Record.
Select Launch Capture.

Note: It is best practice to name your project using the following format:
First Name_Last Name_Project Title
Some assignments may have specific naming criteria—please follow the given instructions when provided.
A new Tab will open. Welcome to Panopto.

Click the Red Record Button.
Press The Record Button again to finish recording.

Name the Video.

Note: Ask your instructor what to name the video. Instructors may ask you to name it lastname.firstname-IntroVideo, for example.
Once complete you may close the Panopto tab.

Important: You do not need to click submit in the Panopto Tab, all video recordings will automatically be saved to the assignment in Canvas.
in Canvas Panopto window, click Insert
In the text submission box click Reply.

This will upload the video and other elements of the project.
The video will populate on the discussion board or in the assignment to be viewed by your instructor.

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