Student View and Instructions for NameCoach

Setting Up Your NameCoach Recording

Recording Your Name Pronunciation

Follow these steps to set up or update your NameCoach recording in Canvas:

Step 1: Access NameCoach

Select your Account from the global navigation menu
Select NameCoach from the menu options

Screenshot showing the Canvas Account menu with NameCoach option highlighted

Step 2: Start Recording

Select "Record Name" or "Edit this recording" if you are updating your current recording and information

Screenshot showing the NameCoach interface with the Record Name button highlighted

Step 3: Enter Personal Information

Enter your preferred honorific (such as Dr., Mr., Ms., etc.)
Enter your preferred gender pronoun (such as he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.)

Screenshot showing the NameCoach form with fields for honorific and gender pronoun

Step 4: Choose Recording Method

Select the way in which you would like to record your name:

Phone: Select this option if you would like to receive an automated phone call to record your voice
Web Recorder: Select this option if you would like to use the microphone on your device

Step 5: Complete the Recording

If you selected Phone: Enter your phone number to receive the automated call

Screenshot showing the Phone recording option with field to enter phone number

If you selected Web Recorder: Click the Record button to start recording using your device's microphone

Screenshot showing the Web Recorder option with Record button highlighted

Tip: When recording your name, speak clearly and at a moderate pace. You can re-record as many times as needed until you're satisfied with the pronunciation.

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