On the other hand, virtual schools might be the mechanism through which GED or HSED courses are provided. Some parents welcome the safety afforded to students by instruction at home. Concerns about school violence and unsafe buildings are eliminated by virtual courses. Some students prefer the anonymity of the cyber relationships. They are more willing to participate in what they regard as a non-threatening atmosphere.
Some teachers also welcome the opportunities to work at home that virtual schools make possible.
Some virtual schools contract with teachers to provide courses, communicate with students via email or chat rooms, evaluate student work, and even provide counseling. Most, if not all, can be done from the home with relatively simple hardware and software.