Overview

NameCoach is a name recording tool that helps to make name pronunciation easier. The tool is available to students and faculty in Canvas, the University’s learning management system. With NameCoach, you can record your name for others to hear, and listen to the recorded names of others.

NameCoach software may also be used in other ways across the University, such as for commencement ceremonies.

Highlights

  • Easy-to-use online tool
  • Available in Canvas
  • Record using a computer or mobile device with a microphone or a landline telephone
  • Playback the recordings of others
  • Name recordings apply across all your Canvas courses
  • Update your recording any time
  • Compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

Students

  • Record your name for your classmates and instructors to hear
  • Listen to the name pronunciations of your classmates and instructors

Instructors

  • Record your name for students to hear
  • Learn to pronounce your students’ names ahead of time
  • Send a request to your students to record their names

Getting Started

Integration into Canvas

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Intended Audience

Students
Instructors
Staff & Departments

Cost

University-funded. No additional cost to users

Featured Resources

How-Tos

Canvas: Add Your Name Pronunciation to NameCoach

NameCoach is a user-recorded name pronunciation tool available in Canvas. The University is dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere and empowering individuals within its community. One of the ways to foster...

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Additional Resources

Canvas
Learning Tools for Canvas