The benefits are that I am able to access my schedule from anywhere which has been great in times when we have had snow days or other inclement weather where it was not possible drive into work due too road conditions! Also having this software makes me feel more secure knowing everything about each student's progress throughout out school year at any given point during those months/weeks without being there physically myself!! Sometimes you may be required by law (depending upon state)to provide proof if your students were absent but i'm sure they will make accommodations since its so beneficial overall.