NameCoach Student Guide

NameCoach is a tool designed to help instructors and students learn how to pronounce the names of the people in their classes and view their preferred gender pronouns. Use it to record your own name and to listen to name recordings made by others. Once you record your name, the recording is available via the NameCoach tool in all courses. 

There are two ways to access NameCoach:

Click on your Account in the left global navigation bar. Select NameCoach. 

Or go to any Canvas course and locate NameCoach in the left navigation menu. 

Click on Record Name button

Enter your email and name. You can enter your preferred gender pronouns if you'd like to.

To record, choose from three options: phone, web recorder, or uploader. 

Record with your Phone

If you select phone, you will be asked to enter your phone number. Note: NameCoach does not save this data.

• Enter your phone number in the box provided, then click “Submit and 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 NameCoach page in Canvas and click “Submit and Finish” to save your recording.

Record with the Web Recorder

If you select web recorder, you will be prompted to use your computer’s microphone to record your name. 

Click the “Record” button. A pop up may show asking you to allow sjsu instructure to use your microphone. Click “allow”.

Wait for the prompt before speaking. Then 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.

Upload your Recording

If you select, uploader, you will be prompted to drag a file into the box or browse for a file. Then select “Submit and Finish”.

After Recording

Your name will have a circle with an arrow icon which is the play button. You can always click on the update button to re-record your name.  You can also listen to your classmates' name recordings.

Please view this video for a quick overview of NameCoach for students.

What is NameCoach? 

NameCoach is a tool designed to help instructors and students learn how to pronounce the names of the people in their classes and view their preferred gender pronouns. Use it to record your own name and to listen to name recordings made by others. Once you record your name, the recording is available via the NameCoach tool in all courses.  NameCoach can help instructors build better connections in the classroom and a more inclusive environment where all feel a sense of belonging.

How do I use it? 

There are two ways to access NameCoach: Click on your Account in the left global navigation bar and select NameCoach or go to any Canvas course and locate NameCoach in the left navigation menu.  You can record your name with your phone, on the website, or by uploading a file to NameCoach.

How do I find NameCoach in my course? 

It is located in the left navigation menu of all your Canvas courses. 

What are gender pronouns? 

Gender pronouns are personal pronouns we use to refer to single people, for example: she/her, they/them, ze/zir, he/him. Using people's preferred gender pronouns is one way to respect them and build a more inclusive environment. Please view this SJSU Pride Center resource on Using Pronouns for more information. 

Can I re-record my name? 

Yes, you can re-record your name at any time.