Using Panopto in the Classroom (for Windows)

This article guides you through the steps to successfully record a session on Panopto for Windows.

Instructions

Log in to the podium computer
Log in to my.boisestate.edu
Log in to Canvas
Launch your course materials (e.g. PowerPoint)
Click on the Panopto tool link on the left-hand navigation menu in Blackboard (called Panopto Video).
Click Create, this will launch the Panopto application
Confirm the selected folder is correct (see image label #1)
Click the drop-down menu for Video to select the camera for the classroom
Click the drop-down menu for Audio to choose the microphone for the classroom
Test your audio levels by observing the meter. If levels are too high or too low, use the slider to adjust the sensitivity.
Check the box next to Capture Computer Audio (see image label #2)
Check the box next to Capture PowerPoint if using a Microsoft PowerPoint (see image label #2)
Check the box next to Capture Main Screen
Click the fps drag bar at the bottom and drag it to the middle (30 fps) (see image label #4)
The recorder screen will at first be visible. Minimize it while recording your session, then open it back up to either pause or stop your recording
At the end of your class period, click Stop on the recording and then click Done
The Manage Recordings screen will appear, Panopto can now be closed