Palloff and Pratt (1999) and TA Consultants (2003) suggest that a sense of community is built based on a warm, friendly, interactive online environment. Furthermore, when these aspects are present in combination, this will bring about an improved learning environment. Therefore, one of the most important priorities for instructors is to set the tone for a friendly, interactive, and inviting learning community early in the course. This can be accomplished through an effective icebreaking activity.