Online video platforms allow us to easily share live and recorded video content with others. But how will you know which one is the right one for your content? Which platform meets the accessibility needs for students who get accommodations for disabilities?

This page covers the most common online video platforms used by UNCG faculty and supported by the UNCG ITS department. Review what each platform can and can’t do to help match your video content with the appropriate platform for your needs.

CANVAS STUDIO

• Best for any size group of faculty and students
• Primary Function: asynchronous video learning and collaborative discussion with its easy video maker, engaging content, and video feedback

Canvas Accessibility Features:

Keyboard and screen reader accessible, closed captions options available; *live captions unavailable*

GOOGLE MEET

• Best for groups of up to 10 faculty, staff, and students
• Primary Function: video conference-calling platform designed to link remote groups together for real-time interaction

Google Meet Accessibility Features

Keyboard and screen reader accessible; closed and live caption opens available

PANOPTO

• Best for any size group of faculty, staff, and students
• Primary Function: lecture capture software that allows users to include video, audio, screen capture, labs, and slides into a recording

Panopto Accessibility Features

Keyboard and screen reader accessible; closed and live caption opens available

ZOOM

• Hosts up to 300 faculty, staff, and students
• Primary Function: video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars to small and large audiences across multiple devices and room systems

Zoom Accessibility Features

Keyboard and screen reader accessible; closed and live caption opens available

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