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Distance learning has its cons and pros. It can influence adolescents to learn in a different way. The benefits and challenges of distance learning:
Since the world is out of control, the easiest way to continue academic learning is by online, distance learning. Since you're constantly at home, you don't need to worry about rushing or being too stressed about being late to school and the like. Distance learning is like homeschooling essentially, you go at your own pace, you don't have to worry about time management as long as you get your work done.
Distance learning also encourages independence for the student. Learning with a teacher by your side is an example of "baby-sitting". But managing your own work and having time management in order is an important value to have in the real world. Students should have their own time to be independent by themselves, this just shows that the student can be trusted and respected when working without a teacher.
The cons of distance learning. Students can get off track fairly easy. Being cooped up in their house means they're one step away from electronics, books, and other objects that can distract them. Since the adolescent's mind isn't fully developed and mature, distraction is one of many causes to have a student get off track. Getting off track means not managing their time and work properly. This can lead a student to fail academically; failing is just another aspect of being unsuccessful.
Another way of looking at distance learning pessimistically, students will have a more difficult time receiving help from teachers. Questions unanswered can make a student feel like they have no one to reach out to for help. Receiving answers can be harder than it sounds. ANd on the side of not receiving proper help from teachers, being secluded means they can't socially interact, physically. Interacting with friends and such can boost a student's will of learn, scientifically proven that happiness can result to better grades. But all the while distance learning can have cons and pros, and that was proven with facts and opinions in this short excerpt.
