We're launching automated Nudging in Canvas Catalog! Admins can now set up reminder emails tied to course end dates. Students will receive timely, personalized nudges to help them stay on track. These real-time, actionable reminders aim to boost completion and save admin time – marking our first step toward a smarter, more proactive Catalog experience.

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What's new?

Admins can now configure email templates that automatically send a few days before a course ends. Those emails are personalized with key details. On the student side, we’ve added a progress bar right in the dashboard, so they can see exactly where they stand. And on the admin side, we’ve introduced a new Nudging tab in Analytics, making it easy to track reminders and follow up when needed.

Why is it valuable?

This is valuable because today, a lot of admins are stuck doing manual outreach, following up with students one by one. It’s inefficient, and it doesn’t scale. At the same time, students often lose sight of deadlines or aren’t sure how much progress they’ve made. With nudging, we’re solving both problems. Students get reminders that actually help them move forward, and admins free up hours of manual work.