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title: "Higher education solution"
date: 2026-04-07
author: "Erin Weaver"
featured_image: "https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/higher-education-extend-learning-beyond-the-classroom-2x.png"
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# Higher education solution

  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-4-vertical-education-hero.jpg) Panopto for higher education

# Every lecture, searchable and reusable within your LMS

Panopto helps colleges and universities capture lectures and create video content, make it searchable, and give every student access to the material they need—all inside the LMS workflows your institution already uses.

 [ Get a demo     ](/schedule-demo)

 



## Trusted by leading universities and institutions around the world

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/u-penn-logo-dark-wintergreen.png) 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/university-of-oxford-logo-dark-wintergreen.png) 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/washington-state-board-community-and-technical-colleges-logo-dark-wintergreen.png) 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin-community-college-logo-dark-wintergreen-adj.png) 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/university-of-cambridge-logo-dark-wintergreen.png) 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auburn-university-logo-dark-wintergreen.png) 



 

 



## Serving higher education institutions of every kind



  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/industry-higher-education-universities-2.jpg) ### Universities

Scale lecture capture, govern course video, and keep it embedded in the LMS.

 [ Learn more     ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/industries/universities/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/industry-higher-education-universities-1-1.jpg) ### Community colleges

Make course content searchable and consistent across every campus and section.

 [ Learn more     ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/industries/community-colleges/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/industry-higher-education-online-programs-1.jpg) ### Online programs

Deliver accessible, scalable course content without increasing production overhead.

 [ Learn more     ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/industries/online-programs/)

 









## What institutions achieve with Panopto

9 of 10

Students reported better grades

 [ University of Washington case study     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-washington/)

 



 



20%

Reduction in production costs

 [ Kazakh-British Technical University case study     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/kazakh-british-technical-university/)

 



 



7 of 10

Students improved knowledge retention

 [ Butler University case study     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/butler-university/)

 



 



9X

Increase in video adoption due to ease of use

 [ Northeastern University case study     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/northeastern-university/)

 



 



 

 



## Purpose-built for higher education

  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/universities-lecture-capture.jpg) Lecture capture and student access

## Give students the flexibility to learn on their terms

When students can revisit a lecture, search for a specific explanation, or review a complex concept before an exam, learning extends beyond the classroom. Panopto turns every recorded session into a searchable, on-demand resource—automatically published to the LMS with no extra steps for faculty.

 [ Lecture capture     ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/lecture-capture/)

 



  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/higher-education-lms-integrations.jpg) LMS integrations via LTI

## Keep your students learning where they already are—in your LMS

Panopto integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L, and other major LMS platforms through LTI and can be accessed via SSO. Students and faculty access and upload recordings without leaving the course environment. From search to quizzing to analytics, Panopto capabilities work right inside your LMS—no extra logins or separate portals.

 [ LMS integrations     ](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/integrations/#lms)

 



  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/higher-ed-accessibility.jpg) Accessibility and compliance

## Make every recording accessible from the moment it’s published

Panopto generates captions and transcripts automatically across every recording—accurately, at scale, supporting accessibility compliance without requiring additional effort from faculty or instructional designers.

 [ Accessibility     ](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/accessibility/)

 



  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lecture-capture-content-creation.jpg) Faculty efficiency and content reuse

## Record once and build a library that teaches every term

Faculty who record foundational lectures in Panopto can reuse that content across sections, semesters, and course formats without re-recording from scratch. Automated scheduling, LMS integration, and instant publishing remove the friction from capture—so faculty spend less time on logistics and more time on teaching.

 [ Content creation     ](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/content-creation/)

 



## Seamlessly integrate with your systems

Built to fit your existing stack—not replace it. Deep integrations with your LMS, collaboration tools, and classroom AV systems mean Panopto works the way your campus already does.



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-canvas-logo.png) 

###  [Canvas by Instructure](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/canvas/) 

Learning management system

 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-moodle-logo.png) 

###  [Moodle](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/moodle/) 

Learning management system

 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-d2l-logo.png) 

###  [D2L Brightspace](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/d2l/) 

Learning management system

 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-blackboard-logo.png) 

###  [Blackboard](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/blackboard/) 

Learning management system

 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-zoom-logo.png) 

###  [Zoom](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/zoom/) 

Collaboration

 



 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/integrations-microsoft-teams-logo.png) 

###  [Microsoft Teams](https://www.panopto.com/integrations/teams/) 

Collaboration

 







 [ View all integrations     ](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/integrations/)





## See what Panopto can do for your institution

Walk through how institutions like yours are using Panopto to support every learner, reduce accessibility burden, and build a video library that keeps performing as your campus grows.

 [ Get a demo     ](https://www.panopto.com/schedule-demo/)

 

 



## Hear how our customers are putting knowledge to work

 [ View all customer stories     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/)



  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/university-of-pennsylvania-customer-story.webp) ### University of Pennsylvania

Hear how Penn achieved fivefold growth in video usage with a platform their entire campus could share.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-pennsylvania/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/University-of-Washington-min-scaled.jpeg) ### University of Washington

Hear how UW built a 60,000-hour learning library students rely on as a core study resource.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-washington/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/customer-story-central-piedmont-community-college.webp) ### Central Piedmont Community College

Hear how CPCC standardized accessible video across eight campuses with Panopto.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/central-piedmont-community-college/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Panopto_tafe_queensland.webp) ### TAFE Queensland

Hear how TAFE Queensland completed a full platform migration in two weeks and saw system-wide faculty adoption.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/tafe-queensland/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screenshot-2024-04-26-at-4.53.51 PM.png) ### Butler University

Hear how Butler University improved exam grades for 82% of students through a flexible, campus-wide video solution.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/butler-university/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/customer-story-university-of-arizona.jpg) ### University of Arizona

Hear how the University of Arizona unified video for 50,000 users across campus on a single, scalable platform.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-arizona/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/panopto-customer-stories-birmingham-university.jpg) ### University of Birmingham

Hear how UoB gave faculty more time for students—and boosted learning outcomes—with recorded video feedback.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-birmingham/)

 





  ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/customer-story-university-of-waikato.jpg) ### University of Waikato

Hear how the University of Waikato extended access to higher education for students who couldn’t always make it to campus—using video.

 [ Read their story     ](https://www.panopto.com/customer-stories/university-of-waikato/)

 





 

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## How leading institutions use Panopto

 [ View all use cases     ](/use-cases)



  ### Lecture capture

Turn every lecture into a searchable, on-demand resource students rely on throughout the course—automatically published to the LMS with no extra steps for faculty.

 [ Lecture capture    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/lecture-capture/)

 



 



  ### Hybrid learning

Give in-person and remote students equal access to every session—recorded, captioned, and available in the LMS the moment class ends.

 [ Hybrid learning    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/hybrid-learning/)

 



 



  ### Active learning

Embed quizzes, discussion, and peer video directly into course content—so students engage actively with material and instructors can see how it’s landing before the exam.

 [ Active learning    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/active-learning/)

 



 



  ### Student assignments

Give students a structured way to record, submit, and receive feedback on video assignments—all inside the LMS, without cobbling together tools that weren’t designed to work together.

 [ Student assignments    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/student-assignments/)

 



 



  ### Student recruitment

Bring your campus to prospective students before they visit—with virtual tours, faculty spotlights, and on-demand event recordings available in any language.

 [ Student recruitment    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/student-recruitment/)

 



 



  ### University development

Keep donors and alumni connected to your institution’s story with video content that communicates impact, extends event reach, and delivers through governed channels—not public platforms.

 [ University development    ](https://www.panopto.com/higher-education/use-cases/university-development/)

 



 



 

 

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## What Panopto customers are saying



 > “\[Panopto\] has become a critical asset for our faculty and students. Over the last three years, our faculty and staff have created more than 60,000 total hours of academic recordings that students use as a valuable study aid.”

 Tom Lewis

Director, Academic Experience Design &amp; Delivery, University of Washington

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/university-of-washington-logo-stacked.png)   



 > “\[LTI integration\] was a no-brainer feature to implement from the administrative side, but it was a feature that faculty and students didn’t realize they needed until they saw it in action.”

 Andy Borts

Sr. Instructional Technology Support Specialist  
University of Nevada Las Vegas

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/andrew-borts.jpg)   



 > “Being able to use Panopto with a lecture or review video lets students work at a pace that’s comfortable for them, which I think is equitable for all. Learning is not one size fits all.”

 Karissa Legleiter

Assistant Professor  
Samuel Merritt University Source

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/karissa-legleiter-headshot.webp)   



 > “I’ve gotten feedback from a lot of faculty about how good the transcription is. Most of the instructors feel comfortable enough to do it on their own.”

 Jeff Jarvis

Media Systems Project Manager  
Central Piedmont Community College

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeff-jarvis-headshot.jpg)   



 > “Since implementing Panopto, we’ve seen a significant increase in the use of video by teachers. We’ve made it easier for teachers to create and share the video, and the students are benefiting from that.”

 Simon Lewington

Manager of Educational Technologies  
TAFE Queensland

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/simon-lewington-headshot.jpg)   



 > “So many students have reported how valuable \[it is to have\] the ability to just go back and review the content at their leisure, to make sure they understood a point in the lecture.”

 Charles Barbour

Educational Technologist  
University of Notre Dame

 

 ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/charles-barbour-headshot.jpg)   



 

 



## Explore what’s possible with Panopto for higher education

 [ View all resources     ](https://www.panopto.com/resources/)



- ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/700x560-blog-2026-3.jpg) ###  [5 ways to leverage AI in higher education](https://www.panopto.com/blog/5-ways-to-leverage-ai-in-higher-education/) 
    
     [ Read the blog     ](https://www.panopto.com/blog/5-ways-to-leverage-ai-in-higher-education/)
- ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/700x560-blog-2300.jpg) ###  [Educational technology trends that will define higher education](https://www.panopto.com/blog/educational-technology-trends-that-will-define-higher-education-in-2025/) 
    
     [ Read the blog     ](https://www.panopto.com/blog/educational-technology-trends-that-will-define-higher-education-in-2025/)
- ![](https://www.panopto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/700x560-blog-2059.jpg) ###  [A roundup of AI implementation policies in higher education](https://www.panopto.com/blog/a-roundup-of-ai-implementation-policies-in-higher-education/) 
    
     [ Read the blog     ](https://www.panopto.com/blog/a-roundup-of-ai-implementation-policies-in-higher-education/)





## Frequently asked questions

How does Panopto integrate with our LMS?Panopto integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and other major LMS platforms via LTI—embedding directly inside course environments so students and faculty access video without leaving the system they already use. Course recordings are published automatically, and viewing activity is tracked within the LMS alongside other completion data. [Read more about our integrations](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/integrations/).

How does Panopto handle accessibility and captioning at scale?Panopto generates captions and transcripts automatically for every recording using built-in speech recognition. Captions are available across accents, disciplines, and languages—without requiring faculty to submit content for manual captioning. When accuracy needs to be improved for a specific recording, captions can be reviewed and edited directly in the platform. Accessibility workflows are institutional, not individual. [Read more about our accessibility](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/accessibility/).

Can faculty reuse recordings across sections and semesters?Yes. Recordings are stored in a governed library and can be shared across multiple course sections, copied into future course shells, or republished as needed—without duplicating files or re-uploading. Faculty build a personal library of reusable content over time, and the LMS integration ensures that new students see only what they’re meant to access.

How does Panopto support hybrid learning environments?Panopto gives in-person and remote students equal access to every session. Recordings are captioned, indexed, and published to the LMS the moment a class ends—so students who attended in person and students who joined remotely or missed the session entirely all have the same learning resource available to them. No separate workflows, no gaps in access.

Can students use Panopto for their own video assignments?Yes. Students can record presentations, demonstrations, and video assignments directly through Panopto and submit them inside the LMS for instructor review. Peer reviews allow instructors to assign structured feedback between students—all within a governed environment that doesn’t require cobbling together separate tools.

How does video search work for students?Panopto’s intelligent search indexes every spoken word, slide, and on-screen element in every recording using automatic speech recognition and optical character recognition. Students can search for a term, concept, or specific phrase and jump directly to the timestamped moment across the entire course library—rather than rewatching a full lecture to find what they need. [Read more about our AI-powered search](https://www.panopto.com/capabilities/ai-capabilities/).

Can we migrate our existing video library into Panopto?Yes. Panopto supports migration from other video platforms and institutional storage with a structured process that includes content validation, re-linking, and caption restoration or addition. Migration is managed by a dedicated project team with weekly milestones. Panopto’s parallel operation approach keeps content accessible throughout the transition—and Panopto states it has never missed a customer go-live, based on internal delivery records.



## Ready to get started?

See how Panopto helps institutions improve student success, support faculty workflows, and build a video library that grows with your campus.

 [ Get a demo     ](https://www.panopto.com/schedule-demo/)