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Inserting a Video from a Previous Section

​Videos recorded or uploaded to Panopto are usually housed in a folder designated for the course in which they were created. If using a Panopto recording from a previous course in a new section, there are additional steps to take to migrate the video into the new class section.

Videos can be added as single files to Content using the "Add a Video" option. To embed the video onto a page in Content, or another place with the HTML Editor, use the "Insert Stuff" option.

Add a Video File from a Previous Course

To add a recording from a previous course on its own to Content, use the "Add a Video" option, which will show the video as an External Learning Tool.

  1. Navigate to the module in which to add the video.
  2. Note: If the link to the recording was copied over during a Course Copy, it may show as a broken topic. Delete this topic by selecting the dropdown arrow next to the topic, then selecting Delete. Then continue with step 2.

  3. Select the Add Existing Activity.
  4. Select Add a Video.
  5. Select the text box in which the course name appears [A].
    modal menu to add and search for recordings
  6. Search for the previous section.
  7. Once the section has been chosen, select the video to be embedded.
  8. Select the insert button [A].
    insert video modal window
  9. The video file will appear as the last item in the module.

Embed a Video from a Previous Course

To embed a video from a previous course on a page in Content, or another tool or description using the HTML Editor, the "Insert Stuff" option can be used.

  1. Navigate to the module in which to embed the video or into which the page had been copied.
  2. Note: If the embedded video was copied from a previous course and shows as a broken link, it can be deleted. Select the dropdown arrow next to the topic, then select Delete

  3. Select Upload/Create.
  4. Select Create a Page from the dropdown menu. 
  5. A new page will be created and the HTML editor will appear. Enter a title for the new item.
  6. In the following text field, enter text that should appear with the Panopto video, such as a brief description or assignment instructions.
  7. Select the Insert Stuff icon [A].
    insert stuff icon
  8. A pop-up menu with options for adding different types of media will open. Select Panopto Insert Stuff.
  9. Select the text box in which the course name appears [A]. 
    search for course
  10. Search for the previous section. 
  11. Once chosen, select the video to be embedded.
  12. Select the insert button [A].

    Note: If the Insert button is not visible, use the rightmost scroll bar [B] and scroll down to reveal the Insert button.

    insert video
  13. A preview of the file will generate. Select Insert again to confirm.
  14. Select Save and Close.