Yellowdig is a discussion platform that connects learners and empowers educators. Used as an LMS integration or a standalone software, our Facebook-like boards allow users to communicate and interact in the modern way that they have grown accustomed to, but whose sole purpose is to promote academic engagement. Leveraging gamification and the ability to share content they find interesting from the ‘real world’, learners are encouraged to go above and beyond the typical requirements for discussion. In use at 50+ institutions, we are drastically improving student retention, student engagement, and learning outcomes.