While regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today's learning community. (Para.1)
Meaning: Though there are regular schools, the virtual classroom has a very important position and job in today's education.
play a role in: have a position or job in...
People have come to understand that computer is playing an increasingly important role in our life. 人們開始意識到計算機在我們生活中起著越來越重要的作用。
community: n. a group of people living together and/or united by shared interests
the academic community 學術界
the black community 黑人社區