Welcome to Lecture Recording
Our lecture recording system is designed around your preferences. You have control over when, how, and what gets recorded. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make informed decisions about your teaching sessions.
Your First Step: Choose Your Preference
📍 Start Here: Panopto Scheduler
Every lecturer begins by visiting the Panopto Scheduler in QOL for each module they teach.
Path: QOL → Service Applications → Panopto Automated Scheduling
Choose Your Recording Approach:
🔄 Fully Automated
The "set and forget" option. Recordings start 5 minutes after the scheduled start time and stop 5 minutes before the scheduled end time. Perfect for standard, presentation-style lectures.
⚖️ Partially Automated
Automate most weeks but opt-out of specific sessions in advance. Ideal for interactive or sensitive content.
🚫 Not Automated (Opt-Out)
Opt out of all automated recordings, allowing manual recording when needed via room PC or personal devices.
5-Step Quickstart Guide
Key Considerations for Teaching
🎯 Pedagogical Considerations
Understanding the teaching implications and best practices for effective lecture recording. For a deeper understanding of the official policy, please see the blog post all about the QUB Recording of Teaching Policy.
Understanding Room Controls
The recording status light on the lecture PC provides real-time feedback. Click on each light below to understand what it means.
Helpful Video Tutorials
Setting Your Schedule in Queen's Online
Manual Lecture Capture in a Teaching Room
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the "Check Your Audio" step in the Quickstart Guide. For dedicated mics, look for green indicator lights. For camera mics, stay close to the camera. The most reliable method is to review the first minute of your first recording to confirm audio quality.
Students with accessibility needs will have this communicated via their Student Support Agreement (SSA). You may be required to record for that student or permit them to record. Contact Student Wellbeing and Accessible Learning Support for specific guidance.
By default, students cannot download recordings. Downloads can be enabled as a reasonable adjustment for students with accessibility needs, specified in their SSA.
Yes, but you must obtain their consent first. Visiting lecturers must sign a consent form before their session. As the module coordinator, you're responsible for ensuring they understand the policy and give permission.
The primary camera focuses on the lecture PC area and may not clearly capture the whiteboard. For whiteboard content, use the document camera at the lecture PC, which will be captured clearly. Alternatively, use digital whiteboards on the lecture PC or your device.
Recordings remain associated with the module for the standard retention period. They won't be automatically deleted or moved to your personal folder when you stop teaching.
Yes, Panopto provides detailed viewing statistics for each video and folder. You can see view counts, most-watched sections, and which students have watched, providing valuable insights into engagement.
Room cameras focus on the presenter. While microphones may pick up audio, student images are generally not recorded. You can always pause recording (F9) during Q&A sessions.
Contact Information
🚨 Urgent AV Issues (On Campus)
Phone: ext 6499
For immediate assistance with recording equipment or urgent technical problems during lectures.
📧 AV Support (Non-Urgent)
Email: avs@qub.ac.uk
For general AV queries, off-campus issues, or non-urgent technical support.
🎥 Panopto Platform Support
Email: panopto-support@qub.ac.uk
For questions about the Panopto platform, features, or account access.