Transition from Kaltura to Panopto

We are excited to introduce Panopto, a new enterprise video platform that will replace Kaltura at 51勛圖Pro for creating, managing, and delivering videos, particularly within Canvas courses. As our contract with Kaltura nears expiration, we have thoroughly evaluated potential replacements and are confident that the transition to Panopto will be a smooth one. Migration of existing content to the new platform will take place over the summer.

Panopto offers several benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Functionality: Panopto provides a more user-friendly interface and a wider range of features, making it easier to create, edit, and share videos.
  • Improved Accessibility: Panopto offers greater accessibility features, including automatic captioning and transcripts, which will benefit everyone using our video platform.
  • Seamless Integration: Panopto integrates seamlessly with Canvas, making it easy to incorporate videos into your courses.

We will begin the transition to Panopto mid-May. We understand that switching to a new platform may require some adjustments, so to help ensure a smooth transition, we are providing a variety of resources for students and employees at odu.edu/panopto.

You can also learn more about Panopto by visiting the泭.

Videos in Canvas Courses

  • We are actively working with Panopto to migrate all Kaltura content that has been uploaded or accessed since December 1, 2022. We will automatically update links to these videos within your Canvas courses by July 15 (Summer course content will be relinked by August 22).
  • You will not be able to upload new course content to Kaltura after August 22, 2025.
  • Videos began migrating on April 10, 2025. If youve made any edits or changes to videos since April 10, updated videos will be migrated and relinked, but you might泭see duplicates in your library.
  • Between now and August 22, content will look like this:
    • Panopto video content can be found in sections of Canvas called泭My Media-Panopto and "Media Gallery-Panopto."
    • Kaltura video content remains in sections called "My Media" and "Media Gallery."
  • Between泭August 22 and December 30, content will look like this:
    • Panopto content can be found in the泭"My Media" and "Media Gallery" sections.
    • Kaltura content is available in a read-only state in sections泭renamed泭"My Media-old" and "Media Gallery-old" until Kaltura is decommissioned. These sections will eventually go away.泭

Videos from Zoom and other non-course sources

  • Meetings recorded between December 1, 2022, and June 30, 2025, will be migrated and available to access in Panopto after May 12.泭Earlier recordings will be securely archived. Kaltura will stay online in read-only mode泭for the next few months, giving you plenty of time to verify your content, but we will keep a secure backup of the entire Kaltura library indefinitely. There is no risk of losing your videos. If you ever need an archived file restored after Kaltura goes offline, simply contact the IT Help Desk.
  • Zoom recordings since April 10, 2025, are currently being stored in Kaltura AND Panopto. All recordings since April 10, can be found in either place until June 30. (Meetings recorded during this window may end up being duplicated in Panopto after migration).泭
  • Links to Kaltura content from泭the 51勛圖Pro website or from an 51勛圖Pro泭WordPress site will be automatically redirected to the泭migrated Panopto content.

Access videos from Canvas or Panopto

You can start creating and accessing content in Panopto beginning May 8.

Canvas

  • Panopto tools and content are now located in the My Media-Panopto and My Gallery-Panopto tabs in Canvas.泭
  • All links to existing泭content will be updated in Canvas automatically by July 15.

Panopto website

  • 泭using your MIDAS credentials to create and manage new content.
  • All content from Kaltura should be available in Panopto by July 15. Kaltura will be available in a read-only state starting August 22 until it is fully decommissioned in December.

Get Help

Tutorials

Panopto has a great collection of resources on their泭. We have also collected a few Panopto video tutorials at odu.edu/panopto泭that we think will help you get started.

Training: Enhance Your Teaching with Panopto This Summer!

The Division of Digital Transformation & Technology invites you to attend any of our virtual Panopto training courses this summer.狸e recommend starting with Panopto Basics first, then build from there. Click on a date to register.

Panopto Basics: Creating and Sharing Videos

This session introduces the core features of Panopto, including how to create, edit, and share videos using Panopto Capture. You will learn how to access and use Panopto Capture, record and edit videos, and upload them to the platform. The session also includes guidance on sharing video content securely with students and integrating Panopto into your teaching with ease.

Topics:

  • Logging in and launching Panopto Capture
  • Recording a basic video
  • Editing and saving recordings
  • Sharing video links and managing permissions

Training Dates:

  • , 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • , 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  • , 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Using Panopto in Canvas: Quizzes, Assignments, and Student Videos

This session covers how to enhance interactivity in your Canvas course using Panopto. You will learn how to create and embed Panopto quizzes in Canvas, link quiz results to the gradebook, and set up video assignments that allow students to submit their own recordings. The session also demonstrates how to review student-submitted videos and analyze quiz performance data.

Topics:

  • Adding a quiz to a Panopto video
  • Linking video quizzes to the Canvas gradebook
  • Setting up a Canvas assignment for student video submissions
  • Viewing quiz and assignment results

Training Dates:

  • , 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • , 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  • , 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Organizing and Tracking: Folders, Reference Copies & Video Analytics

This session helps faculty organize their Panopto content and track how students engage with videos. You will learn how to create and manage course folders, use reference copies to share content across multiple courses, and analyze video statistics to monitor student viewing patterns and engagement.

Topics:

  • Sharing folders with classes or individuals
  • Utilizing reference copies and why they matter
  • Accessing and interpreting viewer data and engagement statistics

Training Dates:

  • , 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.泭
  • , 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.泭
  • , 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.泭

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    Key Dates

    We will be phasing in the transition to Panopto starting in late May and concluding at the end of August. Below is a timeline of what to expect during the transition process.

    Ongoing泭

    • We are working with Panopto to migrate all Kaltura content that has been uploaded or accessed since December 1, 2022, to Panopto.
    • Older content from Kaltura is moved to a secure archive and can be retrieved upon request.
    • Students, Faculty, & Staff may begin using the new Panopto site ()
    • Panopto tools are live in Canvas. The "My Media-Panopto" and Media Gallery-Panopto" tools泭display Panopto content.泭Kaltura tools in Canvas will be泭renamed泭My Media old and Media Gallery old by August 22, 2025.

    April 10 August 22, 2025

    • New Zoom recordings are stored in both Kaltura and Panopto.

    July 15, 2025

    • Canvas relinking should be complete for Spring 2025 courses and previous semesters, as well as any content that has been copied to Fall 2025 courses.

    August 22, 2025

    • Kaltura is in a泭read-only泭state while we complete the migration process. Employees and students are not泭able to create or upload new content to Kaltura but can still access previous Kaltura content.
    • The Zoom to Kaltura integration is no longer泭active. Zoom recordings are stored in Panopto泭only.
    • We泭start updating links to embedded videos within Canvas courses and across 51勛圖Pro websites.
    • Canvas relinking should be complete for Summer 2025 courses.

    December 30, 2025

    • Kaltura is decommissioned.