[Discussions] Mention @everyone in a Canvas Discussion in order to trigger a notification

[koranskm]

Problem statement:

Because Discussion notifications are directly linked to those who are subscribed, we've noticed Discussions going largely unused due to students not seeing the activity within an optional Discussion.

Proposed solution:

As an instructor, I would love it if I could tag @everyone (similar to other social medias) and it would trigger a notification to the whole class, regardless of their subscription status.

User role(s):

admin,instructor

[koranskm]

To add, it would be equally as helpful to mention students by sections, as well. 

[Ludoggo]

Interesting idea, I agree.