My REC is something I do every week. This is send messages through the Canvas system who still need to turn in assignments, take exams/quizzes, and/or take part in discussions. I only figured out how to do this last semester- and it is one of my favorite tools in Canvas. I go to the grades pages and click on the arrow at the top of the list and then click on the message students who link. This takes me to this pop-up. I add the words "yet" in the subject box- so this alerts them (and does not scare them). I wait until the morning of the last day and send them this- it only sends to the students who have not yet submitted.

I have had excellent feedback from this. As it is an e-mail I get many students who reply with a thank you for this reminder. It also allows a conversation to happen with some students- so regular contact is happening. Students reply that they work long hours, have a sick child, etc and they are appreciative of this reminder so that they do not miss out on any points. I feel it also helps them feel more supported- that a teacher cares enough to message them.

It also prevents students from saying that they did not know, or were not notified of upcoming due dates (Although all due dates are listed in the syllabus and everywhere in Canvas!).

Email to students missing an assignment submission