The sudden shift to online learning because of the 2019 coronavirus disease created a series of challenges for educators. Faculty took a "triage" approach to reformatting their courses quickly. And while this was a necessary approach for many reasons, it was hard not to wonder what students would be missing. As a communication studies professor, I consider dialogue an essential tool in the classroom. Effective dialogue can lead to a greater acceptance of diverse thoughts and individuals, as well as less divisiveness and intolerance. So when the pandemic forced me to switch to online learning, I had many questions: How do we maintain effective classroom dialogue in online learning spaces? How can I create an inclusive classroom online? How does my knowledge of the relationship between dialogue and inclusivity translate to the online classroom? This reflective essay seeks to answer these questions in real time, as I simultaneously prepare to teach at least another year of online courses. I explore the importance of dialogue in the classroom, how dialogue can be a conduit of inclusivity, why educators should strive for inclusivity in our classrooms, and finally, how we translate these lessons to the online classroom. My hope is that this piece will help further this conversation and act as a resource for maintaining effective dialogue in every type of classroom.