Re-Engage Online Students Who Haven't Logged In for Two Weeks
An n8n workflow that spots students who've gone quiet for two weeks mid-course and sends a warm, specific nudge that points to their next lesson — recovering learners before they drift away for good and ask for a refund.
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Run daily
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Schedule Triggerruns each morning and reads student activity data. - 2
Find the dormant
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Code/Filterkeeps students whose last login is over 14 days ago and who haven't completed the course. - 3
Send a specific nudge
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Gmailnode emails each one their progress and a direct link to their next lesson — concrete, not generic. - 4
Flag repeat no-shows
Students who stay dormant after a second nudge can be flagged for a personal message or an offer, so you focus effort where it counts.
Frequently asked questions
Where does last-activity data come from?
Your course platform's API or an export with each student's last-login date and current lesson. The daily run flags anyone inactive past your threshold who hasn't finished, so active and completed students aren't bothered.
What makes the nudge effective?
Specificity. Instead of 'come back', it names their next lesson and the progress they've already made ('you're 40% done — just 3 lessons left'). Reminding people of sunk progress is a strong motivator to resume.