OLAT Academic Technology Updates

We are moving to Panopto from Mediasite. This will be implemented in phases to ensure a smooth transition of content from Mediasite to Panopto.

Panopto is Tri-C’s lecture capture video platform that is used to record, store and manage your videos used for classes and your departments. Videos can be used for lectures, presentations, demonstrations, instructional, and training videos. These videos can be viewed on demand inside Brightspace, if someone has shared a link with you, or on a webpage. Panopto videos are designed to be engaging, meet accessibility standards, and allow students to watch at their own pace.

We plan to be fully implemented with Panopto by the end of May 2026.
Please view our Tri-C Panopto page for more information.

Here are a few key features of Panopto: 

• Simplifies video recording, storage and sharing

• Offers built-in captioning and searchable transcripts

• Integrates with Brightspace for easy access to course videos

• Includes flexible tools for lecture capture, feedback and engagement

• Delivers enhanced performance and reliability for streaming

• Replaces Mediasite (faculty may continue using Mediasite for now; no action required at this time). Stay tuned for more information.

Creator+ is an advanced content creation tool for Brightspace that allows educators to build professional, interactive and accessible online course content without needing to learn how to code.

We plan to launch Creator+ by the end of July 2026.
(Link to Tri-C Creator+ web page coming soon!)

Here are a few key features of Creator+: 

• Enables creation of interactive multimedia content directly in Brightspace  

• Uses AI-assisted templates to streamline course design  

• Incorporates built-in accessibility checks and design using best practices  

• Provides easy drag-and-drop tools for images, videos and quizzes  

• Reduces the need for multiple third-party tools  

• Training begins in Spring 2026, with a full launch by July 1, 2026

Please Note: With D2L’s Creator+ providing similar functionality to SoftChalk, we will phase out SoftChalk as we adopt Creator+, supporting our College commitment to fiscal responsibility. Faculty currently using SoftChalk will receive guidance on the next steps. 

Playposit has changed their name to WeVideo, including some updates to their process within Brightspace. Please review their respective Tri-C Technology Resource pages for more information.