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Starting a Zoom meeting through Canvas

Zoom can be used to set up synchronous online class meetings with your students directly through Canvas. This resource page will navigate you through the process of logging on in Zoom and using the integrated tools.

Create Pre-Assigned Breakout Rooms in Zoom

You can create pre-assigned breakout rooms manually in Zoom. Important note: This portion of Zoom is not integrated with Canvas, so you would need to use the systems in conjunction with one another for this.

How to Host Videos in Your Canvas Course

Panopto and Canvas work very well together – learn how to use Panopto in the context of your Canvas course.

Include Videos in Your Canvas Course

Canvas has many ways of of integrating video content into your course. Not only can you record, post, and share videos with your students, but you can also accept video submissions from students and allow them to share videos with each other. This article will discuss the various ways you can use video content in Canvas, and help you to decide which is right for you.

Setting up Video and Audio Hardware for use with Panopto

Integrating audio and video hardware into your computer can be a challenging task. This article will guide you through connecting your hardware to your computer and setting it up for use in Panopto.

Panopto Video Settings

Each individual video presentation in My Pitt Video/Panopto has its own unique Video Settings that can be independently managed. Many of these settings will be dependent on the parent folder settings.

Editing in Panopto

The Panopto editor allows for easy web based editing from any modern browser. You can perform quick, non-destructive edits to any video on the Panopto platform and deliver exactly the content you choose to viewers.

Using the Panopto Focus Recorder

The Panopto Focus Recorder is an application that allows you to quickly record and upload video to your Panopto account.

Accessibility in PowerPoint Slide Design

When creating a presentation or a slideshow in Microsoft PowerPoint, many users choose a theme as a template. Be sure to first choose a theme with good contrast and a simple background, particularly if the presentation is being viewed on a projector.

How to Add Captions to your Panopto Video

This post outlines considerations before creating captions for a video and evaluates several software options and workflows for captioning your Panopto videos.