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English, loves how easy it is to share her own videos with colleagues. “I created an animated video on managing group conflict,” she explains. “Group work challenges are not limited to my department, and colleagues in other faculties have expressed interest in using the video in their courses.” She also loves how Panopto can be integrated with Blackboard, allowing her to share customized videos with students. “Students can view a split screen with [the course content] juxtaposed with a video of me talking to them,” Boulanger says. “They get the message that behind the content, there is a real teacher who cares about their success.” The platform is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all users. Panopto can
be easily accessed by mobile devices, and closed captions can be created and edited with a single click. Support for users of the platform comes from The Centre for Teaching & Learning, in partnership with Humber Libraries. Technical help, webinars and in-person workshops are available for any faculty and staff who want to explore the world of educational videos. Darren Richards, the head of the CTL’s Creative Productions team, encourages the Humber community to do just that. “We’ve seen a great uptake from users all across Humber,” Richards says. “My main advice is to just jump in, and you’re going to find out how easy and intuitive Panopto is as a tool and a platform.”
Lynn Boulanger, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Innovative Learning
COLLAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK / GEEN GRAPHY, KENTOH, O’IAHI, A LUNA BLUE
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