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Instructor Checklist: Migrating "Classic" Quizzes to New Quizzes
Updated onArticleThis list has been adapted from the comprehensive Instructor New Quizzes Readiness Checklist found in the Canvas Community and can provide instructors general steps for migrating existing (or "Classic") quizzes to the New Quizzes assessment engine. For more information about New Quizzes, please visit the New Quizzes Transition course in Canvas.
NOTE: As new information and features in New Quizzes become available, this checklist will be updated.
Knowledge by Tool Canvas New Quizzes
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Add a Quiz to Panopto Video
Updated onArticlePanopto allows you to add a quiz to any video, so you can check your viewers retention and create an interactive video presentation to keep your viewers engaged! Adding quizzes can help your students learn better, which in turn may help them on future assignment or exam.
We made a list of examples of effective Panopto quizzes that may help:
- Smart Start Quiz: Introductions, syllabus FAQ, important things to remember
- Knowledge Check: Short 1-3 question quizzes scattered throughout chapters
- Chapter/Unit Quizzes: Exam prep quizzes, mini-test reviews
Types of Quizzes that Panopto offers:
- True/False
- Multiple choice
- Multiple selections/responses
- Fill in the blank
In this guide, we will show you how to create a quiz in Panopto.
Knowledge by Tool Panopto Recording & Editing Videos
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Record a Presentation and Add Slides to Panopto
Updated onArticlePanopto is the perfect place to record lectures, assignments, and other important material that students can access directly through Canvas. Not only can you create videos directly from Canvas, but you can also upload external videos, create video playlists and folders, and record your screen. It is an essential media tool that allows instructors and students to upload, review, assign, and submit assignments all integrated within the Canvas learning system.
Panopto allows you add, edit, or record screen to share your presentation with your students, colleagues, etc. In this guide we will walk you through:
Knowledge by Tool Panopto Recording & Editing Videos
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Record a Video with Panopto in Canvas
Updated onArticlePanopto is the perfect place to record lectures, assignments, and other important material that students can access directly through Canvas. Not only can you create videos from Canvas, but you can also upload external videos, create video playlists and folders, and record your screen. It is an essential media tool that allows instructors and students to upload, review, assign, and submit assignments all integrated within the Canvas learning system.
Panopto allows you to record with the desktop recorder and in the web browser. In this guide we will show you the different ways you can record a video with Panopto.
Knowledge by Tool Panopto Recording & Editing Videos
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Download Panopto Recorder to Desktop
Updated onArticleDownloading the desktop recorder allows you to access all of Panopto's recording features. You should download the Panopto recorder directly from Canvas or from alamo.hosted.panopto.com to ensure connection with your Alamo Colleges account.
In this guide we will show you how to download the desktop recorder directly from Canvas on both Windows and Mac systems.
Knowledge by Tool Panopto Get Started with Panopto
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Enable Screen & Audio Recording for Panopto
Updated onArticlePanopto requires access to your screen, video, and audio settings in order to enable you to record videos and use screen sharing capabilities.
Normally when you download Panopto, you allow access, however sometimes the option may not be given or perhaps overlooked. Therefore, you must go into your computer settings to allow.
In this guide we will go over how to enable Panopto permissions on Windows and Mac systems.
Knowledge by Tool Panopto Get Started with Panopto
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Canvas Start-of-Semester Checklist - Instructors
Updated onArticleUse this checklist as a guide to ensure your Canvas course is ready for student access and engagement ahead of a new term.
Knowledge by Tool Canvas Canvas
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Alamo Colleges District Instructional Technology Support
Updated onArticleAlamo Colleges District Instructional Technology provides faculty, staff, and students responsive and thorough assistance in enterprise-wide instructional technologies. We continually explore new technologies and opportunities for innovation.
Knowledge by Tool Technology and Support Information Help Desk Information
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Canvas Start-of-Semester Checklist - Students
Updated onArticleUse this checklist as a guide to ready yourself and any personal computer or mobile devices you will use to access online instructional materials, assignments, and remote learning resources through the Canvas learning management system (LMS).
What kind of user are you? Student Canvas