Some time in the not too distant future, there will exist in many schools another school, a virtual school .
Virtual schools are a transitional phase in the reorganization of our educational system.
The term virtual school is derived from the popular expression - virtual reality. As we transfer functions, resources and procedures of school over to a computer network, we are gradually constructing the virtual school. If computer technology demonstrates the capability to help individuals to successfully manage their own learning we will be able to phase out our present, teacher-centered management system. There will be no need for two systems, virtual school will be school. This systemic change of education will mean new roles for teachers, students, and support people at home and in the community.