Communication and discussion are keys to student learning and understanding in online environments. With more teachers and K-12 school systems adopting course management tools such as Blackboard and SharePoint, online discussion has become another means of engaging students in curriculum-based learning. Online discussions provide opportunities for students to generate reflections, share ideas and questions with others, and participate in dialogues that can lead to further investigations and discoveries. However, posting thoughts and ideas online for others to see can be an intimidating experience, which is why it is important for teachers to provide a safe and inviting online discussion environment. To ensure an active, beneficial learning experience, teachers must entice students into feeling comfortable expressing themselves online by hooking them and reeling them in.