In this article will be explained how you can configure your own pronouns and where they will be shown.
Watch out: Configuring your own pronouns and making them visible is currently only supported in Brightspace. You can't configure pronouns within other educational systems. Your Brightspace pronouns will also not appear in other systems.
How do i configure my pronouns on Brightspace?
- Navigate to Brightspace and click on your name.
- Click on Account Settings.
- Select Allow others to see my pronouns
- Select Use different pronouns
- Fill in your prronouns
- Click Save and Close
You can enter your pronouns in your own preferred language. Please note that not all users understand every language. That is why we recommend using Dutch or English pronouns.
Where can other users see my pronouns?
Students
Students can see other users pronouns in the profile widget that appears within Discussions.
Teachers and educational support staff
Teachers and educational support staff, just like students, can see users' pronouns in the profile widget that appears with Discussions, Assignments and all other functionalities where a teacher can see student names. The clearest overview of this is on the Classlist.
Pronouns only appear if set by a student.