Poll Everywhere, a web based polling solution, is the campus app for polling; clickers are not required. Students can submit responses via web browser, mobile app or text message; student ONYEN login is required for polls that are not anonymous. Check out Poll Everywhere.

From visiting lecturers to distinguished alumni to world leaders, the Academic Technology Team can ensure your guest has what they need. From onsite presentations with the ability to stream to overflow rooms, to bringing a speaker to your class via web conferencing, let us help.

Having your lectures recorded and available online is not only useful, but extremely easy to do. Each of our 18 supported classrooms are equipped with front and rear cameras with built-in microphones that can be used to capture a lecture, stream your class or record content for remote delivery. We have Panopto lecture capture software installed and integrated in all Canvas courses. Requests for classroom recordings can be submitted from the following forms:

Faculty Request for Recording a Course
Student Request for Individual Class Recording

Please Note:

• IT Academic Technologies requires at least 2 business days’ notice prior to the requested recording date.
• For one-time class recordings, use the same date for both the start and end date fields.
• The touch panel must be logged in to activate the classroom cameras.
  • Even if the touch panel is not activated, the classroom audio will still be recorded if a recording is scheduled in Panopto.


Best Practices:

• Recording start and stop times are automated and will continue even if the class ends early.
  • Private conversations should always take place outside of the classroom.
• The following will be recorded:
  • Classroom cameras
  • Classroom PC screen
  • Any displayed devices, including:
    • Personal devices
    • AirMedia
    • Any portable computer being shown in the room
• Devices and screens will be recorded even if they are blanked.
• Do not display sensitive data or personal information on any connected or displayed devices.

We use Panopto to record classes in McColl. Panopto has been named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Video Content Management. Panopto is the only video platform that provides universities with integrated video recording, live streaming, and video management and inside view search. Classes can be recorded via a request form from faculty or programs. Students can request to record individual lectures with permission from faculty.

From a quick video demos to extensive video projects, Camtasia has all the editing tools for individuals to create the great video content you need to get the job done. Camtasia is a powerful, yet easy to use screen recorder. Quickly record your webcam or screen, engage your viewers with a variety of effects, and easily share your videos to anyone, anywhere.

Faculty are increasingly integrating technology into our classrooms and students are expecting an up to date classroom experience. Many studies conclude that faculty members continue to find ways to use technology that benefit both their fields of study and improving student learning. As newer technologies become increasingly more popular, a desire to incorporate them as learning tools will begin to mount in the name of good “instructional technology” practices. Staff in Academic Technology continue to bring known technology through our Live Webinars. Staff also research emerging technology while attending national conferences, online seminars and consulting with peer Business Schools.

Webinar sessions coordinated by Academic Technologies where Instructional Design Technicians share Canvas tools and features with faculty and staff.

Learn how to use many of the common software packages on your time with this free service. http://software.sites.unc.edu/linkedin/

Joint sessions where Academic Technology share new technology and allow hands-on time to learn more about it. Additionally one-one appointments can be scheduled as well.

What is Panopto?

Panopto is a lecture-capture device that records audio and video and allows course materials to be available on-demand to students.  Panopto captures what is being shown through the projector and also captures audio and video from the in-room camera. All this can be seen through a link from Panopto.

What if I have an outside speaker that wants to watch his presentation?

If you fill out the form for recording a class with ample time (2 business days notice) we can send you a link you can share with the outside speaker. The speaker will not need to log in to a system to view it.

Will I need to load anything special on my computer to view the Panopto video?

No, the only thing you will need to have a internet connection since it is web based.

How long will the classes recorded through Panopto be available?

Any Panopto video not viewed within 13 months will be archived. Any Panopto videos not viewed within 2 years will be permanently deleted.

Will my students stop coming to class because of Panopto?

No, Panopto is not a substitute for attending class.

Our instructional designer will work with faculty one on one to review syllabus and instructional materials, match teaching styles with students' learning styles, and design a workable plan, which is pedagogically sound.

On-boarding is a vital part of a new faculty's introduction to UNC Kenan-Flagler. It is designed to inform new faculty of available technology and introduce them to key IT learning tech and operation on boarding. For additional on-boarding needs like new hardware please contact the IT Service Desk.

The Academic Technology team provides and supports a suite of tools for the UNC Kenan-Flagler community. All of our courses will have Instructure Canvas course space and file storage space created automatically. In addition, instructors will have the option of utilizing a number of other tools and services to meet their instructional needs for collaborative work, asynchronous tools and more. Our office provides one-on-one training for most of these tools and resources.

Academic Technologies supports UNC Kenan-Flagler’s commitment to transforming higher education by incorporating innovative technology into new and existing learning spaces. Academic Technology’s classroom designs accommodate a variety of teaching styles and learning environments, with the goal of promoting student engagement and meeting the unique needs of pedagogy. Innovative learning spaces continue the university’s tradition of shaping future leaders.

We offer individual support in teaching tools such as Canvas, lecture capture, digital creation tools, audience response tools, and more. Keep an eye out for upcoming live webinars to showcase and demonstrate these technologies.

Academic Technologies meets regularly with faculty who are considering integrating media-related assignments into their courses. Planning early and coordinating the course project with our media experts makes a big difference in the quality of the final product and the students’ experience. Other services include coordinating staff, faculty and student photography, video production and graphic design work. These services are free of charge to our faculty, staff, and programs.

Because the importance of graphics can never be underestimated, the Academic Technology team can help create graphics ranging from simple, sophisticated replications of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s s logo to creative animations that make your video dynamic. We use all of the latest applications like After Effects, Motion, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. To find out more about post-production services contact us.

In this fast-paced and evolving world of electronic communications, media has become an extremely powerful and dynamic tool for engaging wide audiences to educate students and increase public awareness. From consultation to final edit, UNC Kenan-Flagler Academic Technology team is a full-service, digital production facility equipped with the technology and the talent to communicate your message effectively and reach your audience through internet content, webcasts, video conferences and more.