1. B R _ Introduction of the virtual world Introduction of the Virtual World SOHO — Small-Office/Home-Office Virtual College

2. In information technology, SOHO is a term for the small office or home office environment and business culture. A number of organizations, businesses, and publications now exist to support people who work or have businesses in this environment. These people needn’t go to the office everyday. They work at home without worrying about their dress and the strict rules of the company. The term “virtual office” is sometimes used as a synonym. B R _ SOHO — Small- Office/Home-Office 1 SOHO — Small-Office/Home-Office 1. What do you guess is the meaning of SOHO in information technology?

3. B R _ SOHO — Small- Office/Home-Office 2 Writers, program designers, ad-agent, etc., all belong to the group of SOHO. Obviously, the author of Text A is a member of them. 2. What kind of people do you think belong to the group of SOHO?

4. Virtual College affords individuals the opportunity to advance in their chosen careers through on-line education. People can complete their education without leaving their home or office. However, they will have the college campus experience through a virtual classroom environment. The virtual classroom will allow them to interact with their instructors and other students in the class. Through the virtual classroom students will share information with their “classmates” from all over the world. The virtual classroom is available 24 hours a day, allowing people to complete the courses at their convenience regardless of their work schedule. B R _ Virtual College 1 Virtual College

5. B R _ Virtual College 2 Some virtual colleges are: APCO Virtual College, Virtual College of Elizabeth City State University

6. B R _ Virtual College 3 1.Do you think virtual college will be popular in the future, why or why not? 2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual college? Open ended. Questions and Answers to Virtual College: Open ended.