We have listened carefully to feedback from both staff and students regarding Panopto assignment submissions, particularly around challenges with the submission process. In summary, the main issues raised are:
- The submission process is not always straightforward, and some students struggle to complete it successfully.
- The student experience varies across devices, with MacBook users finding the process particularly difficult and encountering limitations in available features.
- The existence of multiple submission routes can create confusion.
In response, we have reviewed the situation and decided to standardise the recommended process so that all Panopto submissions follow one clear, simple workflow. This approach is designed to ensure consistency and ease of use for all students, regardless of the device they are using.
Going forward, we recommend that video submissions are created as a PowerPoint presentation with Cameo voiceover, saved as an MP4, and then uploaded to Panopto. This method is more straightforward and relies on familiar tools, making it far simpler than Panopto’s browser capture. PowerPoint is a tool that is available to all students as part of the free Office 365 subscription through the University. Should you as the course tutor wish to stipulate a different method of video creation, such as using Camtasia, this is your choice. The main point is that the video should be created first and then submitted.
While this workflow has always been an available option — particularly for students experiencing difficulties — some tutors have raised concerns about academic integrity. To address this, we consulted with the University’s Academic Integrity Tutors, who have confirmed that this process fully meets academic integrity requirements.
Please read the guidance on using Panopto with PowerPoint.
To set up a Panopto Video submission, please follow the guide. This part of the process will be unchanged from last year.
If you have any questions, please email me at a.bright@worc.ac.uk
Andrew Bright
Interim Head of Technology Enhanced Learning
