To get started with Panopto basics, visit our Just-in-Time Panopto Resources site.

Training opportunities for faculty and staff will begin in March 2026.

• Live in-person and virtual trainings: search OLATFF1030 in Compass
• A self-paced, On-Demand course in Brightspace (coming March 2026)

Is Mediasite going away?

Mediasite will be phased out beginning in Spring 2026. Starting in Summer 2026, all lecture capture activities will take place via Panopto. Mediasite access will be removed on May 12 and Mediasite links will no longer work beginning June 20, 2026.

When will I have access to Panopto?

Access to Panopto will begin March 16, 2026.

What is lecture capture? 

Lecture capture is the practice of recording class sessions or instructional content so students can access them on demand. It provides a reliable learning anchor, allowing students to revisit complex material, reinforce understanding, and stay connected if they miss class due to illness, work, or live responsibilities. Lecture capture extends learning beyond the classroom and supports varied learning paces and styles. It promotes equity and accessibility by offering captions, playback controls, and the ability to review content multiple times. This also empowers students to take ownership of their own learning and can enhance learning.

How should I prepare my Brightspace courses for this transition?

At this point, the best thing to do is to make sure you have an understanding of where in your course you might be using Mediasite. Consider lecture recordings, PowerPoints with accompanying video, quizzes, WeVideo integrations and any other ways you make use of Mediasite. Also keep track of any major edits to your Mediasite videos, as some of those edits may not migrate to Panopto.

I will be teaching in Spring or Summer 2026. Should I get rid of my Mediasite links now?

Those teaching in Spring 2026 (including the second 8-week term) should continue to use Mediasite as planned. However, Mediasite will not be available for any courses after Spring 2026. Instructors teaching in Summer 2026 and beyond should familiarize themselves with Panopto beginning on March 16. Training will be available after Spring Break of 2026.

All Spring and Summer 2026 course incompletes requiring student videos must use Panopto.

I use WeVideo for my video quizzes. What do I need to know?

You will have access to Panopto videos in WeVideo beginning March 16, 2026. Your existing Mediasite video links in WeVideo will begin to be remapped to Panopto the week of May 18, 2026.

Will Panopto include all of my Mediasite features?

Panopto will bring over all video content and captions on videos. However, Mediasite quizzes will need to be recreated in Panopto and relinked in Brightspace, and any custom thumbnails will need to be added again or recreated. Additionally, Panopto does not support linking to external videos. If you have any questions about a specific feature, please reach out to olat@tri-c.edu. 

I edited a Mediasite video for this semester. Will those changes come over to Panopto?

Any changes made to Mediasite videos after Dec. 5, 2025 may not be reflected in Panopto due to the migration process timeline. Consider keeping a note of any major edits to your videos so you can double-check if the edited versions were migrated over to Panopto.