Two Methods for Managing Videos Using Panopto and Sakai

There are two ways you can manage your course videos. The following table describes the advantages, disadvantages, and action steps associated with each method. You may choose either method or a combination of both.

Built-in Sakai Panopto Folder	Personal Panopto Folder
Description:
Use the Panopto Folder built into your Sakai site. Turn on the “Panopto” tool in Site Info -> Manage Tools and access Panopto through the Sakai left-hand navigation. Manage video through the course; a term-specific Panopto folder is created automatically.	Access Panopto directly and go to your personal “My Folder” in Panopto. Create a subfolder for your course(s). Use that folder to manage video across semesters. Embed your videos manually in Sakai as needed.
Why To Use (Advantages):
Easiest way to quickly share video with students in Sakai If your content is mainly new each semester, start with a blank slate each time Older content stays in previous Sakai site for archive, if needed Other instructors and TAs in Sakai site can automatically access and manage videos Can map Zoom cloud recordings for course into that course folder; Zoom class recordings automatically appear in Sakai	Creates a more permanent single place to manage and share video across terms If you re-use video each term, do not have to copy videos into each new Sakai site Panopto folder If you embed your video in Lessons using the shopping cart option, no need to redo anything each semester Have easier control over what students see – only give access to exact videos you choose
Disadvantages:
If you re-use video each semester, must copy old videos into new site each semester Older content can be harder to find/re-use If you embed video in Lessons using the shopping cart option, videos stay connected to older course folders	Must manually share videos with students in your Sakai site; not immediately available via Panopto button Must manually give other instructors and TAs who to need to manage videos “creator” access to your course folder
What to do each semester:
Go into Sakai and turn on the Panopto button in Site Info -> Manage Tools Optional: map your Zoom cloud recordings for the course to automatically go into the Sakai Panopto folder. IF you are re-using video from the previous semester, copy that video into the new Sakai Panopto folder IF you embed video in the Lessons tool using the shopping cart option, update those embeds to point to video copies in current Sakai Panopto folder	Give any new TAs and/or instructors who need to manage video in your folder “creator” access Optional: map your Zoom cloud recordings for the course to automatically go into the course subfolder (instead of “Meeting Recordings”) Optional: Any videos you will NOT be re-using, consider moving to an archive folder
Consider A Blended Approach:
Use the Sakai Panopto folder for term-specific videos, like class recordings, that you will NOT reuse each semester, OR do not individually embed in Lessons	Use a permanent course subfolder under your Panopto “My Folder” for any video content you re-use each semester OR typically only embed in Lessons, like pre-recorded lectures

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