NameCoach Student Guide
NameCoach is a recording tool integrated into Canvas to allow students, faculty, and staff to record the correct pronunciation of their name, identify their pronouns, as well as hear how others' names should be pronounced. You can use a computer, phone, or tablet to record your name and set your preferences.
Once your name is recorded in Canvas for one of your courses, you will not have to do it again for each course, it will be saved to your profile.
Record Your Name
You will find the 'Record Your Name' option in two places in Canvas. One is from your specific course page and the other will be from your account profile.
Step 1: Log in to Canvas.
Step 2: Click on your Account icon and select Record Your Name from the menu.
Or navigate to your specific Course and select Record Your Name from the class options.
Step 3: If it is your first time using Name Coach you may see this authorization pop up. Make sure your name and email are correct and click Authorize.
Step 4: Now you will see your name next to a purple Record Name button. Press Record Name or Update to view the recording options
Recording Options
When you click record, you will have three recording options to choose from.
Option 1: By Phone - enter your phone number and click Call Me. NameCoach will call your phone and will prompt you with instructions. You will be able to listen to your recording and re-record if you wish. After you complete the call, go back to the page in Canvas and click Submit and Finish to save your recording.
Option 2: Web Recorder - this records your name in the same browser using your computer's audio. Click the Record button and wait for the prompt before speaking. You can stop the recording, then click Submit and Finish. After you submit, you are able to hear your recording and re-record if you would like.
Option 3: Uploader - this option allows you to upload an mp3 file of your name recording.
You can also type in your pronouns on this screen.
Now you can playback your name to make sure it sounds ok and this recording will be applied to all of your courses. You can also make changes to your name and preferences by clicking on Record Your Name from the Account tab.
Listen to Classmates Recordings
You can listen to the pronunciation of the names of all of the other students in your class.
Click on Record Your Name from your Canvas course navigation menu and you will see a list of students. Click the purple play button to the right of someone's name to hear the recording.
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