Virtual education has become a very common form of learning with the development of new technologies and electronic programs. Also, with the current state of the Corona Virus pandemic, many schools are transitioning to fully virtual curriculums for the 2020-2021 school year, dramatically increasing the use of online learning. Many students, mostly in high school and college, take some, if not all, of their classes virtually. This excerpt breaks down what virtual education is and provides pros and cons for participating in this specific kind of schooling environment.