If your instructor has created a folder for students in Panopto, you will be able to create recordings in it. By default, recordings are only visible to the course instructor(s). However, instructors do have the option to allow all students in a course to view recordings as well. Check with your instructor if you are unsure of the permissions that have been set.

1. In your course, navigate to Panopto Recordings. On the resulting screen, you should see the title of your course above the menu bar, and then a list of recordings that have been saved to this course by the instructor. Directly above those recordings, you will see a folder - the title may vary, but it will be placed as indicated in the picture below. Click on that folder to open it:

2. Any recordings you have created in this course will be displayed. You may also see other students' recordings if your instructor has permissions set to allow this. Click on the Create button to launch the Panopto Recorder: (Note - the first time you use Panopto on your computer, you will need to download and install the recorder)

3. In the recording window, you have several options:

Session Name will default to a date/time stamp. Type over that to give the recording a more meaningful title. It is a good idea to put your name in the title, so the instructor will be able to easily identify recordings.
Video and Audio sources - Panopto will detect default cameras and microphones on your computer, but you can select different options if they are available. It is also possible to select "None" for either video or audio, but not for both.
Secondary Sources would be used to capture a computer screen to show content. For example, select Capture Main Screen to record a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation with voice-over.
When settings and selections are complete, click Record to begin your recording. If you are recording a presentation, minimize the Panopto recorder and start your slideshow. Once the presentation is complete, exit the slideshow to return to the Panopto recorder.

4. You can Pause the recording in process at any time and then resume again. When the recording is complete, click the Stop button.

5. A confirmation screen will appear with two options. If you are not satisfied with your recording, you may delete it and start over. To save this recording and copy it to the course folder, click "Upload". (Note: if you save the recording and decide to delete it later, this can be done in the folder after the upload is complete.)

6. You will end up on the Manage Recordings tab in the recorder window. A list of your recordings will display, with your most recent recording at the top. Note the Processing status of your recording - you must wait until Processing is complete before you shut down or disconnect your computer from the internet. You can close the recorder window by clicking the X and returning to Canvas.

7. On the Canvas screen your recording will show as greyed out, which means it is still processing and not yet available. Do not go offline on your machine yet! (Although you can leave this page if you want to).

8. When the recording is finished processing, the title will turn blue and you will get a thumbnail image in the frame. Your recording is now finished processing and you may leave the screen.

If your teacher has required an assignment submission if your Panopto recording, those instructions may be found here.