Embedding a YouTube video into Panopto Recording
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Overview
Embedding YouTube videos into a Panopto recording can be valuable for instructors because it allows them to enrich their lessons with high‑quality, relevant multimedia without having to recreate existing content. It keeps students focused by presenting all materials within a single, cohesive viewing environment rather than sending them to external platforms. This approach also supports different learning styles by combining the instructor’s explanation with visual and auditory examples. Overall, it helps create a more engaging, accessible, and efficient learning experience for students.
Embed a YouTube video into Panopto Recording
Login
Login to Panopto and go to the folder where your Panopto recording is saved.
Open in Editor
Find the video you want to edit, Select More Action and click Open in Editor.
Add a YouTube Video
In the editor, move the play head to where you want the YouTube video to appear. Clicking plus sign (1) and going to Add a YouTube video (2)
Video URL
Paste the YouTube video URL into the provided field. Click Done to place it into the timeline.
Video Visibility
The YouTube video would be visible on the table of content, and it would appear during the video at the allocated time
Save
Click Apply to make the update available to students
Delete or Edit
If the instructor later wants to remove or edit the Youtube video, they can go to More Actions and select Open in Editor. From the table of contents, click on the three dots next to the quiz and choose Edit or Delete.