Canvas has a useful tool that allows you to send messages to groups of students based on particular criteria relating to how they did on an assignment…or whether they’ve turned it in or not. This tool is available right from your Gradebook and it’s quick and easy to use!

Messaging Students Directly from your Gradebook. Follow these steps:

Select Grades in your course navigation menu
Locate the assignment column that you would like to message particular students on
Select the three-dot menu in the column header for that assignment and choose Message Students Who
In the Message Students Who dialogue box, select from:
1. Haven’t submitted yet
2. Haven’t been graded
3. Scored less than
4. Scored more than
In each case, the tool will select the students who meet the indicated criteria and fill in the subject line accordingly. The subject line can be edited as you wish. Type your message to this group of students in the Message field and select Send Message.

Review Demonstration Video Below: