Moodle & Panopto
Integration.
The Moodle Panopto integration elevates your learning management system experience by seamlessly embedding videos right into your course platform. Ideal for institutions aiming to enrich online, blended, or flipped instruction, this integration allows instructors and students to engage effortlessly with video content within Moodle. No extra logins or technical hurdles to worry about!
Seamless Video Learning with Moodle
By combining Moodle with Panopto’s secure and scalable video platform, your institution can effortlessly enhance the learning experience. Enjoy seamless access to lecture recordings, student video projects, on-demand resources, and insightful video analytics. This integration transforms video into a natural, intuitive, and accessible element of education, making it simple and effective for everyone students and educators.
How Panopto Enhances Teaching and Learning in Moodle
1. Native Video Integration with Secure Access
Panopto integrates into Moodle using LTI 1.3 and secure single sign-on, providing direct access to video tools within the LMS interface. Instructors and students can instantly launch Panopto using their Moodle accounts, eliminating the need for additional passwords or platform switching.
2. Automated Folder Creation for Each Course
As courses are created in Moodle, Panopto automatically provisions corresponding folders for video storage and management. These folders mirror the Moodle course structure, helping educators stay organized and ensuring permissions align with user roles.
3. Flexible Video Embedding Anywhere in the LMS
Educators can embed videos directly into Moodle content using Panopto’s activity module or embed code. Whether in lessons, quizzes, forums, or assignments. All videos are interactive, mobile-friendly, and equipped with playback features like speed controls, chapters, and closed captions.
4. Secure Student Video Submissions
Faculty can request video submissions through Moodle assignments, allowing students to record or upload content directly via Panopto. These submissions are stored privately, linked to the course, and easily reviewed by instructors within the Moodle interface.
5. Actionable Insights Through Viewing Data
With built-in analytics, instructors can monitor student engagement across all video content. Panopto tracks individual viewing habits, completion rates, and playback behaviors, helping educators identify learning gaps and optimize delivery.
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. Privacy Controls and Role-Based Permissions
Video access is automatically governed by Moodle’s enrollment roles and permissions. Panopto offers enterprise-grade data security, FERPA and GDPR compliance, and full control over content visibility, sharing, and retention.
8. Ready to Scale for Any Moodle Deployment
Whether you’re hosting Moodle on-premises or through a managed cloud provider, Panopto is compatible with all major environments. The integration supports large-scale deployments, serving institutions of any size with reliability and ease.
Key Features of the Moodle Panopto Integration
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| LTI 1.3 + Moodle Plugin | Flexible deployment options across Moodle versions |
| SSO Integration | Instant access with Moodle user credentials |
| Search Inside Every Video Course | Quickly find specific information within lecture recordings and course content, including spoken words and on-screen text. |
| Auto-Mapped Course Folders | Synced with Moodle course shells |
| Embeddable Videos in All Course Areas | Including pages, forums, assignments, and quizzes |
| Student Assignment Submissions | Record/upload securely via Moodle |
| Automatic Captioning, Transcripts and Translations | Built-in ASR and support for human captions |
| Viewer Engagement Analytics | Track watch history and participation |
| Secure Role-Based Access | Tied directly to Moodle roles and permissions |
Simplified Video Workflow for D2L Brightspace: Easy Integration, Uploads and Enagement
- Faculty create content using Panopto’s browser-based or desktop recorder, or upload existing videos.
- Analytics, permissions, and advanced settings are easily managed centrally through Panopto.
- Faculty create content using Panopto’s desktop or browser-based recorder. Or upload existing videos.
- Videos can be added anywhere in Moodle: into topics, labels, discussion boards, or assessments.
- Students view content inline or submit videos as part of assignments, using the same login.
- Analytics, permissions, and captions are managed centrally through Panopto.
“The integration with Moodle was absolutely stunning. Recordings are available to students via Moodle as soon as they have processed.”
Lynette Sorenson, Education Technologist, Northwest University
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Moodle Panopto integration work with all Moodle versions?
Yes. Panopto supports integration with both current and legacy Moodle versions through LTI 1.3 and our open-source Moodle plugin.
Do embedded videos stay inside Moodle?
Yes. Panopto videos play inline in the Moodle course environment. No need to redirect students or open new windows.
What accessibility options are included?
Every video can be automatically captioned. Panopto’s player is also screen-reader compatible and keyboard navigable.
What is required to set up the Moodle Panopto integration?
To get started, ensure you have administrative access to both Moodle and Panopto. The setup is quick—typically under an hour! Plus, our dedicated team is here with documentation and onboarding support to make everything smooth and easy.
Can students use Panopto within Moodle to complete assignments?
Yes, they can! Instructors can assign activities that allow for Panopto video assignment submissions. Students can record or upload video assignment submissions directly in their Moodle course.
How is access to videos controlled?
Access is managed through Moodle’s native roles (e.g., student, teacher, admin). Panopto enforces these automatically and securely.
Are analytics available to instructors?
Yes. Educators can access metrics for each video, including who viewed, how long they watched, and where engagement dropped off.
Get Started with the Moodle Panopto Integration
Video is no longer optional: It’s a core part of how students learn. With the Moodle Panopto integration, your institution can deliver high-quality video learning experiences with minimal overhead. From automated lecture capture to interactive student assignments, Panopto helps Moodle do more with video. Securely and at scale.
Connect with us today to learn how to bring Panopto’s video platform to your Moodle environment.