Panopto is the University’s centrally supported video storage and management system. It will gradually replace Warpwire by June 30, 2021.
Students can manage their own video content and use the notes feature and other Panopto viewer tools to interact with course-related videos.
Faculty members can use Panopto to capture, edit, and manage video content. Instructors can make their videos more engaging by inserting in-video quizzes and external web content. Panopto is also the storage platform that instructors will use to make class Zoom recordings and other instructional videos available to students via Sakai.
Important Upcoming Dates
August 14, 2021. Panopto will update its cloud services on this date, requiring some service downtime. We hope to have more specific information about duration and precise time for the scheduled downtime soon. During the downtime, you will not be able to access Panopto videos; any attempts to upload videos will result in a "Server unable to connect" message.
June 30, 2021. The University’s Warpwire license expires, at which point access to all Warpwire videos will no longer be available. Web links to content in Warpwire must be updated. Learn more about next steps and support options.
Known Issues // last updated 3.15.21
Issue: Panopto tool in Sakai does not work with the Safari web browser.
Issue status: Unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
Solution: Use an alternative browser that is compliant with the Mac OS (e.g Firefox, Chrome, or Edge Chromium).
Panopto’s Support Resources
Visit Panopto's support page for up-to-date how-to docs, videos, and training resources.
(The University licenses Panopto Enterprise.)
ITS Help
Can't find the answer to your question through Panopto support or the FAQs? Submit a service request with ITS.
Orienting Students to Panopto
Students should download the quick reference Student Guide to Using Panopto to learn more about Panopto and its student engagement tools. There is also a student section in the FAQs on this page.
Panopto Training for UNC
Recordings of all Panopto training sessions will be available here. Additional sessions will be announced during the spring semester.
Introduction to Teaching with Panopto [Session Recording]
Description: Basic introduction to Panopto and how it can be used to support instructional goals.
Introduction to Panopto [Session Recording ]
Description: Overview of transition from Warpwire to Panopto and key Panopto features and functionality.
Making the Most of Panopto [Session Recording]
Description: Deeper dive into creating, managing, and teaching with video content in Panopto.
Upcoming Panopto Webinars
Register for Panopto’s ongoing webinars by following the link for each session.
NOTE: Panopto’s public webinars may not fully reflect UNC’s learning environment. For example, sessions may feature a learning management system other than Sakai.
Panopto Advanced Training Webinars: Library of Recorded Sessions
Log in at https://uncch.hosted.panopto.com to activate your University-affiliated Panopto account.
Answers to common questions about Panopto and the University’s rollout and implementation: