Using Panopto to record your teaching

Your preferences 

Panopto offers staff greater flexibility and control in how recordings are managed. Its default settings align with UCL’s refreshed Education Media Recording Policy. This states that whether a teaching session is either recorded or released is a ‘matter of professional judgement for the person who is teaching the session’. 

Staff will decide if a session is recorded and can manage who can access the recordings.  

It is important that departments ensure alignment with the policy in how Panopto and its Scheduler are locally set-up. 

Improvements to Panopto Scheduler 

The integration between Panopto Scheduler and the timetable has been improved, with more frequent updates throughout the day. Staff who schedule a recording will now receive email notifications if a change in the timetable impacts an upcoming recording. Find guidance on using Panopto Scheduler.  

Livestreaming 

If you teach modules timetabled in multiple spaces or held online, you can learn more by:  

• Reading updated guidance on how to schedule and share Panopto livestreams and also how to livestream to another teaching space. 
• Sign up for new training sessions on how to Livestream with Panopto in February.  
• Book regular drop-in sessions and 1:1 support calls throughout Term 2. 

Access support on how to use Panopto all year 

Explore the Panopto Resource Centre for guidance, FAQs and training sessions throughout the academic year.  

The Digital Education team is very happy to offer support and advice via MyServices.  

About Panopto 

Panopto, UCL’s media capture and video management service, went live across UCL in September 2025. The transition from Lecturecast to Panopto delivers a range of improvements including: 

• Improved video functionality and accessibility for inclusive teaching and learning 
• Seamless integration with Moodle 
• Reduced staff workload, with fewer manual steps 
• Panopto Scheduler, replacing Lecturecast Scheduler, for booking recordings of on-campus teaching 
• More reliable and flexible recording options 
• Enhanced search features.