Overview
NameCoach is a valuable tool that allows students, faculty, and staff to record the preferred pronunciation of their name. By providing a quick and easy way to learn students' names, NameCoach helps faculty communicate effectively from day one, fostering a more engaging classroom environment that bolsters students' sense of community. This guide outlines the tool's key benefits and provides links to resources for integrating it into your course.
Key Features:
- Build Stronger Rapport: Because names are fundamental to identity, correctly pronouncing them is essential for building strong connections with students, which fosters a more personal and supportive teaching and learning experience.
- Easy Access via Canvas: The NameCoach roster (which includes name audio and pronouns) is integrated directly into Canvas, making it easily accessible from your course site.
- "Record Once, Use Everywhere": Faculty and students only need to record their name one time for the audio to be accessible across all their NameCoach-enabled courses. Beyond the classroom, the NameBadge feature extends this benefit to professional communications, such as email signatures, ensuring correct pronunciation everywhere.
- Student Reminders: Most implementations allow faculty to send an automated reminder email to students who have not yet recorded their name, encouraging full class participation.
How to Enable NameCoach into Your Course
Resources
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Support
For support, email [email protected] or call 210-458-4520.
