Case Study: Vrije Universiteit Brussel achieves flexible hybrid learning with Panopto

Vrije Universiteit Brussel exceeds 1,000,000 Panopto hours to power hybrid learning

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) faced a challenge when COVID-19 lockdowns forced a sudden shift from its classroom-based model to entirely remote learning. The university, which had already been using the Panopto video platform since 2009 to increase lecture accessibility, needed a reliable way to scale its online pedagogy for all class sizes and maintain student engagement.

By implementing Panopto as its core solution, VUB enabled lecturers to simultaneously stream and record lectures, using integrations with tools like Teams and Canvas for a consolidated workflow. Panopto’s stability and ease of use led to seamless adoption, with usage exceeding 1,000,000 hours. The result was a strengthened, flexible hybrid teaching model where recorded "knowledge clips" and live-streamed discussions have become integral to VUB’s ongoing pedagogical innovation.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel