Canvas & Panopto
Integration.
The Canvas Panopto integration brings advanced video creation, management, and analytics directly into Canvas LMS, helping institutions create more engaging, flexible, and accessible learning experiences. Whether used for lecture capture, flipped classrooms, student video projects, or on-demand learning, Panopto enhances the power of Canvas with an end-to-end video platform that feels native to the LMS.
Embedded Video Learning in Canvas for the Modern Classroom
This integration is trusted by leading colleges, universities, and K–12 districts to support hybrid and online learning at scale. It eliminates barriers to video adoption by embedding Panopto’s capabilities within the Canvas environment your educators and students already use every day.
How Panopto Enhances Teaching and Learning in Canvas
1. Seamless Access Through Single Sign-On
Users authenticate with their Canvas credentials and gain instant access to Panopto’s video features within the LMS. The integration uses LTI 1.3 and supports both traditional and deep linking, so adding video to any course element is quick and intuitive.
2. Course Folder Syncing and Content Organization
Panopto automatically creates and syncs a dedicated folder for each Canvas course, simplifying video management for faculty. Content uploaded or recorded through Canvas is immediately stored in the corresponding Panopto folder, ready for reuse, sharing, or editing.
3. Flexible Video Embedding Options
Instructors can embed videos anywhere in Canvas—modules, discussions, pages, assignments, and quizzes—using the Panopto Video button in the Rich Content Editor (RCE). Videos are interactive, responsive, and include features like captions, search, and playback speed controls.
4. Video Assignments and Student Submissions
With the Canvas Panopto integration, instructors can create assignments where students submit video recordings directly. These submissions are stored securely and automatically associated with the correct course and assignment.
5. Detailed Engagement Analytics
Instructors can track video engagement at both the individual and class level. With Panopto’s analytics, educators gain insights into who is watching, for how long, and where learners may be struggling—providing an opportunity for timely intervention or content improvement.
6. Full Accessibility Support
Panopto supports automated captioning, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard navigation. Institutions can also layer in human transcription services for high-stakes content. The platform is WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, ensuring equitable access for all learners.
7. FERPA-Compliant Security and Privacy
All videos are secured according to Canvas role-based permissions, and access is controlled using the institution’s SSO. Panopto ensures FERPA and GDPR compliance, with robust privacy controls and optional content retention policies.
8. Scalable and Cloud-Based
Panopto’s cloud-native infrastructure scales effortlessly from a handful of courses to thousands. Whether you’re piloting flipped learning or deploying across the entire institution, Panopto delivers performance, stability, and flexibility.
Key Features of the Canvas Panopto Integration
| Característica | Description |
|---|---|
| LTI 1.3 Integration | Full support for deep linking, authentication, and security |
| Canvas RCE Video Button | Easily embed videos anywhere in Canvas content |
| Automatic Course Folder Provisioning | No manual setup—courses are synced automatically |
| Asignación de vídeos de los estudiantes | Enable student-created content with secure submissions |
| Playback Analytics | Monitor student engagement and identify drop-off points |
| Closed Captioning & Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with auto and human captions |
| Mobile Access | Watch, record, and submit from any device |
| SSO & Secure Sharing | Canvas credentials control video access seamlessly |
How It Works – Video in Canvas, Simplified
- Enable the Panopto integration in Canvas using LTI 1.3 and configure the Rich Content Editor (RCE) integration.
- Canvas courses automatically sync with Panopto, creating course-specific folders and permissions.
- Faculty record or upload content via the Panopto recorder, browser, or mobile app.
- Instructors embed videos into modules, assignments, quizzes, and discussions with a few clicks.
- Students watch videos without leaving Canvas and submit assignments using Panopto’s built-in submission workflow.
- Instructors and admins can analyze viewership and optimize content based on real engagement data.
"La integración de Panopto con Canvas hace que la tecnología sea casi transparente. Ahora los estudiantes pueden simplemente hacer clic en un enlace o descargar un podcast de vídeo para verlo más tarde, y no importa dónde estén o en qué dispositivo estén, el vídeo simplemente funciona."
Michael McCurdy, especialista en tecnología educativa, Seminole State College
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Panopto available in all areas of Canvas?
Yes. Panopto integrates into Canvas modules, pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes via the Rich Content Editor and LTI 1.3 tools.
Do videos play natively in Canvas?
Yes. Panopto videos are embedded and playable within Canvas pages—no redirection or external login required.
Does Panopto meet accessibility standards?
Yes. All videos can be automatically captioned, with additional options for human transcription. The player supports screen readers, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast themes.
Is it difficult to set up?
Not at all. Most institutions configure the Canvas Panopto integration in under an hour, and Panopto offers white-glove onboarding support if needed.
Can students record and submit videos for assignments?
Yes. Panopto enables secure student video submissions, allowing learners to submit presentations, reflections, or demonstrations directly in Canvas.
How are permissions managed?
Access is determined by Canvas course roles. Instructors control visibility, and students only see the content relevant to their enrolled courses.
What kind of video analytics are available?
Panopto provides per-user and per-video insights, including views, average watch time, and engagement heatmaps.
Get Started with the Canvas Panopto Integration
As video becomes central to digital learning, the Canvas Panopto integration gives educators and learners the tools they need—seamlessly, securely, and at scale. Whether for recorded lectures, flipped classrooms, or interactive assignments, Panopto makes it easy to manage and engage with video inside the LMS.
Contact us today to see how your institution can unlock the full potential of video in Canvas.