Panopto – Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos

This practical, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you’re developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture, enabling you to create high-quality videos directly in your browser—no specialist equipment required.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the pedagogical value of pre-recorded videos in supporting learning.
• Apply best-practice approaches to planning and structuring video content for clarity and impact.
• Use simple strategies to increase student engagement and reduce cognitive load.
• Record simple videos using Panopto Capture.
• Implement basic accessibility features and inclusive video design principles.

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