Blackboard & Panopto
Integration.
Designed for education, trusted by over 1,000 institutions worldwide, Panopto empowers your faculty to create and manage engaging video content, while giving learners flexible, accessible, and mobile-friendly viewing options. The result? More interactive learning, stronger retention, and a streamlined content experience.
All directly inside Blackboard.
Integrated Video Learning That Enhances Every Blackboard Course
The Blackboard Panopto integration transforms Blackboard Learn into a dynamic, video-rich learning environment. As institutions expand hybrid and online learning, Panopto delivers a best-in-class video platform that seamlessly embeds within the Blackboard LMS to support lecture capture, flipped instruction, video assignments, and more—all while keeping workflows intuitive for instructors and students alike.
How Panopto Elevates
Teaching and Learning in Blackboard
1. Frictionless Access to Video Tools
With single sign-on (SSO) and deep LTI 1.3 integration, Panopto’s functionality appears natively in Blackboard Learn—both in Ultra and Original course views. Educators can record lectures, upload pre-recorded sessions, and manage video libraries without ever leaving the LMS. Students, in turn, can easily view or submit video content as part of their academic journey.
2. Automatic Course Folder Mapping
Each Blackboard course is automatically paired with a secure Panopto folder, simplifying content management for instructors. There’s no manual setup required—just log in, and your video environment is already aligned with your Blackboard course structure. This ensures consistency, reduces admin overhead, and encourages broader faculty adoption.
3. Easy Embedding and Content Distribution
Instructors can embed videos anywhere in a Blackboard course—from announcements and discussion boards to quizzes and content modules—using either the Panopto LTI tool or embed codes. Embeds are fully responsive, captioned, and track viewer engagement behind the scenes.
4. Video-Based Assessments and Assignments
Panopto makes it easy for faculty to collect video-based student submissions within Blackboard. Students record or upload videos through a simple interface, which are automatically routed to secure, course-specific folders. Instructors can view, assess, and provide feedback on submissions within Blackboard.
5. Powerful Analytics and Viewer Insights
With the Blackboard Panopto integration, instructors gain visibility into how students engage with video content. Panopto’s analytics dashboard provides detailed insights on viewer behavior—including who watched, how long, what was skipped, and where students rewatched—helping educators refine content for better engagement.
6. Accessibility Built-In
Every video uploaded or recorded through Panopto is automatically captioned using AI-powered speech recognition. Institutions can also enable human transcription services for higher accuracy. All videos are searchable, keyboard navigable, and WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, ensuring an equitable experience for all learners.
7. Enterprise Security and Compliance
Panopto’s integration with Blackboard is backed by enterprise-level security, customizable permissions, and detailed audit trails. Videos are stored securely, access is managed through Blackboard roles, and the system supports compliance with FERPA, GDPR, and institutional retention policies.
8. Scalable for Campus-Wide Use
Whether you’re supporting a few hybrid courses or scaling video learning across thousands of students, Panopto delivers reliable performance and cloud-native scalability. Integration options also include full REST APIs and custom workflows to support your IT architecture.
Key Features of the Blackboard Panopto Integration
| Característica | Description |
|---|---|
| Single Sign-On (SSO) | Unified access via Blackboard credentials |
| Course Folder Auto-Provisioning | Syncs Blackboard courses with Panopto folders |
| Deep LTI 1.3 Integration | Native experience in Blackboard Ultra and Original |
| Interactive Video Embeds | Embed videos with captions, chapters, and quizzes |
| Video Assignment Workflow | Enable secure student video submissions |
| ASR Captioning + Human Review | Accessibility and transcript accuracy |
| Viewer Analytics | Insights into engagement and comprehension |
| Secure Storage & Role-Based Access | Enforced by LMS permissions and retention rules |
How It Works – A Streamlined Video Workflow for Educators
- Video analytics, captions, and permissions are managed within the unified Panopto platform.
- Enable the integration in Blackboard via LTI 1.3 (or building block for legacy systems).
- Instructors log into Blackboard and launch Panopto from the “Tools” menu or within the content area.
- Panopto automatically creates a course-specific folder tied to the instructor’s Blackboard course.
- Instructors can record (using browser or desktop app), upload, or embed videos into the course.
- Students access videos directly from Blackboard, or submit videos for assignments via the Panopto submission tool.
"Ahora los profesores graban sus clases con antelación, cuelgan la grabación en Blackboard y luego cambian la dinámica de lo que habría sido el turno de clase y utilizan el tiempo de clase como una sesión más interactiva basada en un seminario".
Tim Davies, Servicios de Información, Universidad de Aberystwyth
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Blackboard Panopto integration available for both Ultra and Original courses?
Yes. Panopto is fully compatible with both Blackboard Ultra and Original. Course-level folders, video assignments, and embedding tools work across both environments.
Are students able to submit video assignments?
Absolutely. Panopto enables students to record or upload videos as assignment submissions, which are stored securely and accessible to instructors within Blackboard.
How is video access controlled?
Access is automatically aligned with Blackboard course roles. Students only see what instructors allow, and faculty have full control over visibility and sharing.
What if we already have content in Blackboard?
Panopto makes it easy to migrate existing videos and offers professional services to assist with bulk imports and configuration.
Can instructors create videos without leaving Blackboard?
Yes. Instructors can launch the Panopto recorder directly from their course and capture presentations, screens, webcams, and audio in a single session.
What kinds of analytics are available?
Panopto provides detailed viewer analytics, including who watched, how long they watched, viewer drop-off rates, and video heatmaps.
Does Panopto meet accessibility standards?
Yes. Panopto supports automated captioning, human transcription services, screen reader compatibility, and full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Get Started with the Blackboard Panopto Integration
Modern education demands flexible, media-rich learning experiences—and the Blackboard Panopto integration delivers exactly that. From flipped classrooms and virtual lectures to student video projects and detailed learning analytics, Panopto transforms the way video is used in Blackboard.
Talk to our team today to schedule a demo, see the integration in action, or explore deployment options for your campus or district.