As the semester progresses, it is common for students to feel overwhelmed and lose track of assignments, due dates, and other important tasks. The Canvas To-Do List is one tool you can use to help students develop time management and planning habits. Students can use the “To-Do” list to view upcoming deadlines across all courses and track graded or ungraded assignments. 

Intentionally highlighting and modeling the use of the To-Do List reduces missed or late submissions. Reinforce the effective use of the To-Do List by: 

1. Being Intentional with Due Dates: Assign due dates to graded activities whenever possible. 
   • Only include items with clearly defined due dates on the To-Do List. 
   • Ensure dates align with what is stated in the syllabus and assignment instructions. 
2. Encouraging students to review their To-Do List regularly: This practice encourages proactive planning. 
   • Post a brief announcement, reminding students where they can find the To-Do list by referencing it when discussing upcoming deadlines. 
   • Remind students to click the small “x” next to an item to manually remove passed submissions. 

Additional Resources 

• How do I use the To Do list and sidebar as an instructor? 

• How do I use the To Do list for all my courses in the List View Dashboard as a student?