Tools and Resources

What is Panopto?

• Panopto is a video capturing/editing program that all faculty have access to within Canvas to create video content. Panopto generates easily editable auto-captions, allows for quizzing during student playback, creates searchable captions and chapters, and more to increase student engagement with video content.

How do I learn to use Panopto?

• Panopto offers tutorials online on how to use the software within Canvas.
• You can also schedule an appointment with your instructional designer to learn the tool. 

What is Snagit?

Snagit is a program that can record videos and capture screenshots. It has basic video editing capabilities and multiple tools for marking up screenshots. Snagit is user friendly and easy to learn.

How do I get Snagit?

LC State has a sitewide license for Snagit. Contact the IT Helpdesk to have it installed on a work computer and one home computer. This means you can use Snagit anytime and anywhere!

Where do I learn to use Snagit?

eLearning Services recommends three ways to learn about Snagit:

• TechSmith offers tutorials on how to use Snagit and its features. Visit the TechSmith Snagit Tutorials page.
• You can also work with your instructional designer to learn more about this product.
• The Access for All course in Canvas offers step-by-step instructions for how to record with Snagit, add closed captions in YouTube, and embed the video into Blackboard.

Respondus LockDown Browser™ (RLDB) is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. 

Respondus LockDown Browser features: 

• Integrates with Canvas via secure download. 
• Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized. 
• Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screensharing, virtual machines, and network monitoring applications. 
• Print, Print Screen, and Screen Capture functions are disabled. 
• Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented. 
• Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts, and task switching are disabled. 
• Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop. 
• Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers. 
• Supports screen readers. 
• Available for Windows and Mac operating systems. 
• All computers at the LC State Testing Center are set up to use RLDB. 

Visit the Respondus LockDown Browser website for more information.  

For training to use this tool, reach out to your instructional designer. 

Respondus Monitor® builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student’s webcam and industry-leading video analytics to reduce cheating during non-proctored exams. The monitor records the student, with the option to also record their computer screen, to ensure only approved materials are used, and no outside assistance is provided during testing.  

Visit the Respondus Monitor web page for additional information.  

For training to use this tool, reach out to your instructional designer. 

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is provided to LC State students, faculty, and staff at no cost. Download it online by logging in to Microsoft 365.

Installation support provided by the IT Helpdesk.

GetMarked is software that converts documents into Canvas-compatible quiz files. Contact your instructional designer to learn how to access and use this tool.

YouTube is the repository for faculty and staff to house instructor-created video content for online courses and organizations in Canvas. Videos housed at YouTube can be captioned and embedded directly in Canvas courses and orgs, making it easy to create engaging, accessible content.

Support for learning to use YouTube to house and caption videos is provided by your instructional designer.