Free tool
The hard-to-write small emails, written
The two-sentence check-in to a student who missed a deadline takes longer to write than it should, because the tone has to be exactly right. Pick the situation and the tone, and get a supportive message with a clear next step and a placeholder where the name goes.
How it works
Step 1
Pick the situation
Hasn't logged in, missed a deadline, grade slipping, or no discussion post this week.
Step 2
Pick the tone
Warm or direct. Add course details if you want them referenced.
Step 3
Fill the placeholder and send
The message uses [Student Name] — you personalize it in your LMS or email, so the tool never knows who it's for.
Why instructors use it
- Supportive by construction: next step, never a scolding
- The tool never asks who the student is
- Subject line included
Common questions
Does the tool know which student the message is for?
No. It generates the message with a [Student Name] placeholder and never requests any student information.
Which situations does it cover?
Four to start: a student who hasn't logged in, a missed deadline, a supportive grade check-in, and a missing discussion post.
Can I edit the message?
Yes, the output is fully editable before you copy or download it.
The tools are the free part. MyTA is the rest.
MyTA lives inside your LMS and handles the operational work around these documents: grading against your rubric, drafting replies, tracking engagement, keeping your course compliant.