Showing Improvement Kudo

Overview

Personalizing comments improves student engagement.  Use any of the templates below when raising a Showing Improvement kudo in MU Connect. Use this kudo to recognize when a student has bounced back or made clear gains. You’ll find messages in three tones - pick the one that matches your style. Simply copy and paste into the comment box and customize as needed. You can view the full email template for the message below.

NOTE: This kudo can be sent anytime using the My Students or Zoom In tabs in MU Connect.

Formal Tone

Use when you want to keep a professional and supportive tone.

  • I’ve noticed significant improvement in your work. Excellent progress.
  • Your recent grades reflect hard work. Congratulations on your hard work!
  • The improvement you’ve shown is commendable; please keep it up.
  • Your progress from the last assessment is impressive. Well done.
  • Notable enhancement in your performance. Thank you for your effort.
  • Your growth this term is remarkable. Congratulations.
  • I appreciate the strides you’ve made. Excellent improvement.
  • Your development in this course is encouraging. Keep going!
  • Your recent progress is outstanding. Thank you for applying feedback.
  • Continued improvement noted. Very well done.

Friendly Tone

Use when you want to sound warm, encouraging, and approachable.

  • I’ve really noticed the progress you’re making. Great job!
  • You’ve been putting in the work, and it’s showing. Great job.
  • Your effort lately has made a big difference. Keep that momentum!
  • I can tell you’ve made some changes, and it's paying off. Keep heading in that direction!
  • You’re gaining traction; stay with it!
  • Way to turn things around. I see your progress, and I hope you do too.
  • Keep building on the momentum you’ve created; it’s paying off.
  • Your growth this semester has been clear. Keep putting in the effort!
  • You've taken some strong steps forward. I hope you feel proud of the progress you've made.
  • You're moving in the right direction. Great to see your effort making an impact.

Direct Tone

Use when time is short or you need a straight-to-the-point message.

  • I’ve noticed your improvement on your assignment grades. Keep up the great work.
  • You’re making real progress. Great work!
  • Things are turning around; keep the momentum going!
  • You’re headed in the right direction. Keep pushing forward!
  • Your effort is paying off. Well done!
  • You've done better on the last few assignments. Keep it up; let’s finish strong!
  • Great progress lately. Stay focused and finish strong.
  • You’ve made noticeable improvements. Keep doing what’s working.
  • You’ve stepped it up. Keep showing that effort.
  • This progress matters. Keep putting in the work.

 

Email Template

Subject Line: [MU Connect] Kudos! Showing Improvement in COURSE NAME

Dear STUDENT FIRST NAME,

Congratulations!

I appreciate your hard work and dedication in COURSE NAME! You have shown great academic improvement!

Instructor comments:

INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS HERE

[Default Comment: I noticed that you have shown improvement in coursework. Keep it up!]

Sent on behalf of,

KUDOS RAISER NAME

KUDOS RAISER E-MAIL

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