Published on: 14/09/2023 · Last updated on: 30/09/2024
Assessment Type: Coursework
Below is the TEL recommended workflow for using Panopto for student audio and video recordings. Moodle is not recommended for audio and video as there is a 50mb upload limit on the platform. If you are using Panopto for formative assessment, then visit Panopto for audio and video recordings recommended workflow pages. The guidance provided is for general use.
Roles in Moodle and Panopto:
In line with Moodle terminology, on this page teaching staff are referred to as Teachers. Students are referred to as Students.
In line with Panopto terminology, on this page teaching staff are referred to as Creators. Students are referred to as Viewers.
Individual audio and video assessment
Students can individually upload a video or audio recording to Panopto. This could be a presentation, instructional video, screencast, or oral submission.
Recommended workflow:
1. A Creator creates an assignment folder within a Moodle-linked folder in Panopto
In Panopto, navigate to the Moodle-linked folder for your unit. Within the folder settings, create an assignment folder. Staff and students should not keep assessed recordings in a personal My Folder in case they leave, are absent from the University for a length of time, or change job role.
2. A Teacher creates a Moodle submission point with online text enabled
In Moodle, create an assignment submission. Within the Submission types option, tick Online text. At a later stage, students will submit the URL of their recording as a record of their uploaded submission.
3. A Teacher creates a link to the Panopto assignment folder for students as well audio/video upload instructions
On the Moodle page, a Teacher should link to the Panopto assignment folder to which the students are expected to upload. The most appropriate place is within the assignment description. Instructions should be sent to students about expectations for uploading to the Panopto assignment folder. Include:
- The file format.
- Instructions about file length.
- Guidance on creating a recording.
- File naming convention (note that Panopto has a 199 character limit for file names).
- Expectations around video content and how this should meet learning outcomes.
- A further link to the Panopto assignment folder if appropriate.
4. Viewers upload recordings to Panopto assignment folder
Once a recording has been uploaded, students (Viewers) cannot see each other’s submissions. Creators can view all of the uploaded recordings in the assignment folder. The student who uploaded the recording can edit and/or remove it at any stage.
5. Students post URL to the recording to the Moodle submission point
Students should copy the URL from their video submission in Panopto and paste it into the online submission text box within the Moodle submission point. If enabled, they can upload additional files such as PowerPoint presentations.
6. Creators watch the recordings
Recordings can be watched by clicking on the URL from the Moodle submission point, or by navigating directly to the assignment folder in Panopto.
7. Teachers can give feedback using Moodle submission point
Teachers can use the Moodle grading tools to give feedback and grade student submissions.
8. Creators can allow viewers to watch other viewers’ recordings
In the folder settings, Creators can allow viewers to see each other’s recordings if the assignment folder in Panopto is still open.
9. Creators should close the Panopto assignment folder to prevent any more uploads
Once the Panopto assignment folder is closed, it cannot be opened again for new uploads and students cannot view the recordings. The assignment folder does not have the functionality to handle extensions.
10. Creators can send a link to an external examiner or other staff at Bath
If someone other than the Teachers/Creators need to view the recordings, then they can be individually shared with either staff internally or external examiners.
Group audio and video assessment
Students can upload a video or audio recording to Panopto on behalf of a group. This could be a presentation, instructional video, screencast, or oral submission.
Recommended workflow:
1. A Creator creates an assignment folder within a Moodle-linked folder in Panopto
In Panopto, navigate to the Moodle-linked folder for your unit. Within the folder settings, create an assignment folder. Staff and students should not keep assessed recordings in a personal My Folder in case they leave, are absent from the University for a length of time, or change job role.
2. A Teacher creates groups and a Moodle group submission point with online text enabled
In Moodle, create groups, a grouping, and a group assignment submission. Within the Submission types option, tick Online text. At a later stage, students will submit the URL of their recording as a record of their uploaded submission.
3. A Teacher creates a link to the Panopto assignment folder for students as well audio/video upload instructions
On the Moodle page, a Teacher should link to the Panopto assignment folder to which the students are expected to upload. The most appropriate place is within the assignment description. Instructions should be sent to students about expectations for uploading to the Panopto assignment folder. Include:
- The file format.
- Instructions about file length.
- Guidance on creating a recording.
- File naming convention (note that Panopto has a 199 character limit for file names).
- Expectations around video content and how this should meet learning outcomes.
- A further link to the Panopto assignment folder if appropriate.
4. One viewer from each group uploads a recording to Panopto assignment folder
One student from each group should be nominated to upload the recording to the Panopto assignment folder. Once a recording has been uploaded, students (Viewers) cannot see each other’s submissions. Creators can see all of the uploaded recordings in the assignment folder. The student who uploaded the recording can edit and/or remove it at any stage.
5. The student/Viewer who uploaded the recording shares it with the other students in their group
The student who uploaded the recording can share it with other students in their group. They should hover over it and click ‘Share.’ They can enter the names of the other students in the group so that they can view the recording in the Panopto assignment folder.
6. The student who uploaded the recording posts the URL to the Moodle submission point
The student who uploaded the recording should copy the URL from their video submission in Panopto. They should paste it into the online submission text box within the Moodle submission point. If enabled, they can upload additional files such as PowerPoint presentations. This will count as their group’s submission and will be automatically attributed to all members of their group.
7. Creators watch the recordings
Recordings can be watched by clicking on the URL from the Moodle submission point, or by navigating directly to the assignment folder in Panopto.
8. Teachers can give feedback using Moodle submission point
Teachers can use the Moodle grading tools to give feedback and grade student submissions.
9. Creators can allow viewers to watch other viewers’ recordings
In the folder settings, Creators can allow viewers to see each other’s recordings if the assignment folder in Panopto is still open.
10. Creators should close the Panopto assignment folder to prevent any more uploads
Once the Panopto assignment folder is closed, it cannot be opened again for new uploads and students cannot view the recordings. The assignment folder does not have the functionality to handle extensions.
11. Creators can send a link to an external examiner or other staff at Bath
If someone other than the Teachers/Creators need to view the recordings, then they can be individually shared with either staff internally or external examiners.