These are the steps for recording a lecture in a General Assignment classroom on a lectern PC.
Step 1 Introduction to Canvas, GauchoCast, and Panopto
To start, you will need to set up and provision the GauchoCast block in your course on UCSB Canvas. You will do this from either your personal or office computer. This will allow you to upload classroom lecture recordings directly to your GauchoCast block in Canvas during class. Only the instructor of record, or a TA with editing privileges, may provision their course folder in Canvas.
Step 2 Download and Install the Panopto Recorder
You are encouraged to download and install the Panopto Recorder software on your personal computer. This will allow you to practice recording your presentations outside of class, or to give you the option of using your own laptop in the classroom.
The next step in the series is Mac and PC specific. Our general assignment classrooms use PCs running Windows. You should familiarize yourself with these settings before coming to class so you can set up your preferences on the lectern PC before you record for the first time in that classroom. The lectern PC will remember your settings after the first time you sign in.
Step 3: Panopto Recorder Settings
Set your audio and video settings to ensure a successful lecture recording.
Step 4: Stop Recording at the End of Class
Make sure to end your recording in the Panopto Recorder prior to closing the software and logging-out of the lectern PC at the end of your class. Failure to stop the recording before signing out of the lectern PC will result in a failed upload. Though the recording is likely retrievable from the lectern PC, it will require assistance from Instructional Development outside of scheduled instructional activities in the classroom.
More articles regarding the use of Panopto and GauchoCast can be found here.
If you need help with these topics, write to us at help@id.ucsb.edu for assistance.