Class Technology & Recordings

Set up Zoom and Panopto Integration

To record videos, whether inside or outside the classroom, faculty have the option of using or . Faculty can designate that recordings are automatically shared with the entire class or remain private until shared individually. All videos recorded are subject to the Zoom Retention Policy and/or Panopto Retention Policy.

Record a video to be shared with your students using Zoom.
Pre-requisites: Ensure you have enabled both Zoom and Panopto in your course navigation and have clicked on Panopto to activate the course folder.

  • Step 1: Click Zoom from your Canvas course and schedule a meeting. This can be a one-time meeting or recurring meeting.
  • Step 2: In the Meeting Options, check the box for 'Record the meeting automatically' and select 'In the cloud'.
  • Step 3: Ensure the 'Tracking Field' displays a number in the box for 'panopto_folder_context'.
  • Step 4: Click Save.
  • Step 5: Launch the meeting. 

Share your screen in Zoom to ensure it appears in the recording.

Once the recording has finished processing, it will be found in your Panopto course folder where it will be accessible by all enrolled in your course.

NOTE: If recording in the classroom, you must launch the Zoom meeting on the classroom computer to take advantage of the room’s AV equipment. To learn more about the technology in your room, visit and use the View Room Details search.

For more information on how to use Zoom, visit .