Case Study: University of Waikato achieves flexible lecture capture and 4,700 weekly viewing hours with Panopto

University of Waikato boosts lecture viewing to 4,700 hours per week with Panopto

The University of Waikato sought to make education more accessible by recording lectures for students who could not attend in person. Their challenge was to find a scalable and easy-to-use lecture capture solution that did not require specialized hardware, leading them to evaluate Panopto.

By implementing Panopto, the university could capture lectures using existing laptops and security cameras. The solution provided live streaming, on-demand access, and a powerful video search engine. The impact was significant, with weekly viewing hours growing from 19 to over 4,700 in two years. Panopto was also adopted for innovative uses beyond lectures, including student presentations, music broadcasts, and instructional screencasts, greatly improving the academic experience.

University of Waikato