D2L Brightspace & Panopto
Integration.
Panopto’s integration with D2L Brightspace simplifies the process for instructors and students to capture, share, and view video content—all within the Brightspace learning environment. Whether you’re flipping classrooms, recording lectures, or facilitating video-based student assessments, Panopto provides educators with flexible and accessible video workflows.
Enhance Your Video Experience Beyond Brightspace’s Built-In Video Features
Panopto empowers D2L Brightspace by enhancing flipped classrooms, asynchronous learning, and video-based assignments. With robust media tools, you can easily capture lectures, embed interactive videos, and monitor student engagement, all seamlessly integrated within your institution’s LMS.
How Panopto Elevates
Teaching and Learning in D2L Brightspace.
1. One-Click Access to Video Tools
Panopto integrates via LTI 1.3 with full support for Single Sign-On (SSO), giving educators and students direct access to Panopto within Brightspace. Instructors can record, upload, or embed video content in just a few clicks from any course module or content area.
2. Auto-Provisioned Course Folders
Every Brightspace course is automatically paired with a corresponding Panopto folder, streamlining content organization and eliminating manual setup. Faculty can start recording or uploading videos immediately, with content automatically stored in the correct location.
3. Flexible Video Embeds Across Course Pages
Videos can be embedded anywhere in Brightspace. Quizzes, discussion forums, content units, or announcements. Panopto embeds are interactive and responsive, with full support for captions, chapters, and in-video quizzes to enhance learning.
4. Student Video Submissions Made Easy
Panopto enables secure video assignments directly within D2L Brightspace. Students record or upload their videos into designated folders, and instructors can review and grade submissions all without leaving the LMS.
5. Actionable Video Analytics
Gain insights into how students interact with video content. Panopto’s analytics tools let instructors see who’s watching, how long they engage, and which parts of videos are rewatched or skipped helping tailor instruction for maximum impact.
6. Accessibility Designed for Inclusive Learning
Panopto proudly meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards, offering automated speech-to-text captioning and multilingual translations. We are screen-reader compatible and keyboard navigable, ensuring your videos are accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
7. Secure, Role-Based Video Access
Video access is governed by Brightspace roles and permissions. Every video is stored securely in the cloud, with audit trails, sharing controls, and compliance support for FERPA, GDPR, and institutional policies.
8. Ready to Scale Institution-Wide
Panopto is built for scale, supporting institutions of all sizes. From a few blended learning courses to campus-wide adoption, the platform delivers consistent performance and integrates cleanly with your existing IT ecosystem.
Key Features of the D2L Brightspace Panopto Integration
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Single Sign-On (SSO) | Authenticate with Brightspace credentials for seamless user access |
| Auto-Creation of Course Folders | Automatic folder provisioning per D2L course |
| Deep LTI 1.3 Integration | Embedded directly into Brightspace workflows |
| Interactive Video Embeds | Support for quizzes, captions, and chapters |
| Video Assignment Submission Tool | Streamlined video workflows for students and faculty |
| Automatic Captioning, Transcripts, and Translations | Built-in ASR, Transcripts, translations and support for human captions |
| Viewer Engagement Analytics | Track viewer watch history and participation |
| Search Inside Every Course Video | Quickly find specific information within lecture recordings and course content, including spoken words and on-screen text |
| Enterprise-Grade Security & Control | Enforced by LMS roles, permissions, and compliance policies |
Simplified Video Workflow for D2L Brightspace:
Easy Integration, Uploads and Enagement
- Enable Panopto via LTI 1.3 in your Brightspace admin console.
- Launch Panopto’s simple video tool directly from the course nav or content area.
- Course-specific video folders are auto-created.
- Faculty can record, upload, and embed videos with no extra logins.
- Students view or submit videos natively in Brightspace.
- Captions, analytics, and permissions are managed in the Panopto platform.
“Panopto makes it easy for our instructors to bring rich video content into Brightspace. The integration is seamless, and our students benefit from an intuitive, multimedia learning environment.”
Instructional Technology Manager, Public University Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the integration work with Brightspace by D2L out of the box?
Yes, Panopto supports LTI 1.3 for full compatibility with Brightspace and includes automatic user and course syncing.
How are permissions managed?
Panopto inherits Brightspace roles and permissions for secure access control and compliance with institutional policies.
How is video access controlled?
Access is automatically aligned with D2L Brightspace course roles. Students only see what instructors allow, and faculty have full control over visibility and sharing.
Can students submit video assignments through Panopto?
Absolutely. Students can upload or record video assignments, which are securely delivered to the course folder for instructor review.
What types of analytics are available?
Does Panopto support accessibility requirements?
Yes. All videos are captioned, keyboard-navigable, and meet major accessibility guidelines including WCAG 2.1 AA.
Panopto provides granular insights into viewer engagement, including completion rates, rewatch frequency, and quiz performance.
Get Started with Panopto for Brightspace
Modern learners expect video-rich, flexible, and accessible learning experiences. With Panopto’s native D2L Brightspace integration, you can deliver exactly that—at scale, securely, and with minimal admin overhead.
Schedule a demo today to see how Panopto transforms video in your LMS.