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Q: Is there a way for students to create and submit videos on Blackboard?
Yes! First you will need to create an assignment and then students will need to use the Panopto Video Ultra (Student Submission Tool).
Creating an assignment
Read more about How to Create an Assignment in Blackboard Ultra on the Blackboard instructor guide online.
Student submission tool
Here are directions on How to use the Panopto Video Ultra (Student Submission Tool) that you can share with your students.
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