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NameCoach Syllabus Statement

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Overview

The following syllabus statement for NameCoach has been provided to the faculty to explain how NameCoach will be used in their courses. The syllabus statement will provide an overview of NameCoach, its use within the course, and the resources and support available to students. 

Syllabus Statement: 

This course uses NameCoach, a simple yet powerful tool in Canvas that lets you record your name in your own voice and hear its correct pronunciation. By recording your name, you help your instructors and classmates address you correctly from the start, fostering clear, professional communication in the classroom. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating your one-time recording and sharing it outside Canvas using the NameBadge feature. 

Steps to Record Your Name  

You only need to record your name once, and the audio file will automatically appear in all your Canvas courses where NameCoach Roster is enabled.

  1. Access the Recorder
    • Look for the NameCoach Roster link in your Course Navigation menu (left side of your course page) and click on that link
Canvas course menu options
  1. Begin Recording

    If this is your first time, you may need to click "Authorize" to grant access.

    Click the “Edit Your Info” button.

Webpage for NameCoach interface showing recorded names for a project named "Sandbox," including options for editing info and synchronizing data.
  1. Choose a Method
    • Select either Phone, Web Recorder, or Uploader.
      • Phone allows NameCoach to call you and prompts you to record over the call
      • Web Recorder uses your computer's microphone. Record and Review
      • Uploader allows you to upload a recording of your name (mp3, mp4, m4a, or wav)
    • Follow the on-screen or voice prompts to record your name. Speak clearly. You can choose to record again until you are satisfied with the result.
  1. Save

    Click Submit. Your recording is now saved and accessible to your instructors and classmates in all your NameCoach-enabled courses.  

Form to record name via phone with options and submission buttons visible.

Support

For support, email [email protected] or call 210-458-4520.

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