Record a zoom meeting that is part of a class in Canvas

Owned by Rob Caldwell
Last updated: Apr 27, 2023
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This guide explains how to record a zoom meeting that is part of a regularly-scheduled course in Canvas, such as NCSSM Online course zoom meetings. This pertains only to zoom meetings that were scheduled by clicking on the zoom link inside a Canvas course menu.

This guide is not intended for use in recording zoom meetings that were scheduled through Google calendar or the Zoom app, such as committee meetings, departmental meetings, etc. Instead use this guide: Record a Zoom meeting that is not part of a class

 

Instructions for Recording Class Meetings

Create a course folder in Panopto

  1. Go to your course in Canvas.

  2. Select the “Panopto” link in your course navigation menu.

    Panopto link in the Canvas course navigation menu.

     

  3. Wait a moment until Panopto loads (see the image below for an example). This will create a folder for storing your cloud recordings for this course. You must do this first before using cloud recording for any course.

    Panopto loading inside of Canvas

     

Schedule the course Zoom meetings in Canvas

  1. Use the Zoom link in your Canvas course navigation menu to schedule your meeting(s).
    For additional help: Scheduling Zoom Meetings in Canvas

     

  2. If you teach multiple sections of the same course, be certain you name your meetings with the section name (D Block, B Block, etc.) so students can find the correct recordings. By default, all zoom meeting recordings will be added to the same course folder in Panopto. If you prefer to store each section’s recordings in a separate sub-folder, follow these instructions for Recording Zoom Meetings for a Class with Multiple sections.

You must use the Zoom link in your Canvas course to schedule your Zoom meeting. If you scheduled your course Zoom meeting at the Zoom website or using Google Calendar, we recommend deleting the meeting and scheduling a new recurring meeting using the Zoom link in your Canvas course.

Do not reuse meeting links from one course in another course. Cloud recording only works when you schedule a unique meeting for each course you are teaching.

Record Your Meeting(s)

  1. During your Zoom Meeting, use the “Record” button and choose “Record to the Cloud.”

     

When setting up your meeting, we do not recommend using the option to automatically record meetings, as this often results in unintended recordings anytime someone clicks the meeting link. Instead, we recommend creating a reminder note and placing it near your computer to help you remember to press the record button.

Locate your Zoom Meeting Recordings

  1. You and your students can find cloud recordings by going to the "Panopto" link in the Canvas course.

It can take several hours for cloud recordings to show up.