NameCoach

Last updated on November 15, 2023

NameCoach is a cloud-based service that allows students and instructors to record their name, in their own voice. Then these recordings are accessible to all participants in a Canvas course as well as being able to be integrated into other systems. Additionally, if you set up your NameBadge on the NameCoach website, you can add your recordings to your email and LinkedIn profile.

Getting started

Access NameCoach via Canvas, under the Profile navigation bar link or visit the NameCoach website.

Inside Canvas, a course participant can record their name and set their pronunciation. The NameCoach website can do the same things as in Canvas, as well as being able to get your name recordings into your email signature via NameBadge.

Pricing

NameCoach is available at no cost.

Key features

  • Listen to other’s names in their own voice
  • Accessing the recordings natively in Canvas Courses
  • Ability to add your recorded name to your Outlook Email Signature
  • API access to integrate recording into other systems

Support

The DoIT Help Desk provides instructors, staff and students with free tech support and troubleshooting help by phone at (608) 264-4357, email and chat. In-person support is also available at the DoIT Help Desk service desk in the Computer Sciences building. Visit the DoIT Help Desk for hours and more information.

The Learn@UW–‍Madison team is also available to consult with instructors and instructional staff on selecting and using the right learning technology to improve student success. You can request a consultation by contacting the DoIT Help Desk. In addition, the Learn@UW KnowledgeBase offers helpful documents for instructors, course owners and students.

Available to

  • Administrators
  • Departments
  • Faculty
  • Instructors
  • IT Staff
  • Managers
  • Researchers
  • Staff
  • Students

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