[User Settings] Allow User to Add Their Name Pronunciation to Profile (phonetically + audio file)

[Connie_DelaCruz]

This idea has been developed and deployed to Canvas LMS

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I am a high school teacher, and it would be wonderful if all users had a “speaker” icon that they could use to record their name pronunciation in their own voice. This feature could be part of the User Profile dashboard. Canvas could also provide a field for users to phonetically spell their names. I thought these features would be helpful to staff, allowing them to learn how to pronounce students' names and provide an inclusive environment from the very first day of school.

[BethBoza]

This would help so many students feel less anxious about roll call during the early days of class.

[kristi_stewart]

Great idea! 

[pohlmanma]

Love this idea! A great way to make any student feel welcome and appreciated is by pronouncing their name correctly!

[richard_shoemak]

Great idea! Wish I’d thought of it!

[PatHall]

Phenomenal idea that would help make bridges of connection, respect and inclusivity in classrooms. This, in turn, could translate into feelings of belonging, mattering and a greater sense of community for students, teachers and staff . . . all positively impacting students' ability to learn and engage.

[SusanNiemeyer]

Yes, please. I teach ESL at a community college. In any given class, I will have students from ten to twelve different countries. It can be a challenge for me and the students to learn how to properly pronounce everyone's names.

[kmasters]

We would love to have this as a native feature in Canvas! Such a nice way to help build classroom community.

[david_banyots]

Sounds like a great idea!

[LisaFortney]

I agree, this would be such a great way to make everyone feel seen and respected. 

[NICHOLASGERMAN]

Excellent idea!