Get Student name as text on a page

[NayanikaGoje]

I was wondering if there was a way to display student name on my home page. I am thinking of displaying something like: Welcome, [Student name]. 

I am not sure if it's possible to do that. Let me know if anyone has done this before

[mzimmerman · Accepted solution]

Hi @NayanikaGoje 

What you're describing is possible in Blackboard using "template variables", but there is no equivalent functionality built into Canvas.

Some admins/developers are trying different ways to replicate this functionality by customizing the Canvas theme with additional code (see https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Higher-Ed-Canvas-Users/simulating-replicating-Blackboard-quot-tem... ) but it's not something that you can do as an individual instructor.

[Chris_Hofer]

@NayanikaGoje ...

Do you know if your school uses DesignTools (Design PLUS) from Cidi Labs to design content layout?  If so, I know there is something called a "hidden gem" that allows you to display someone's name on a page.  To my knowledge, this would only work if your school had purchased the DesignTools software and integrated it with your school's Canvas environment.  Here is a screenshot with the information:

I hope this helps a bit.  Sing out if you have any questions...thanks!