text: Some opponents of distance learning might argue that online or video conferencing might not be as engaging as being physically present in a classroom. For instance, many science classes assign labs with hands-on activities for students to participate in. However, distance learning is as encouraging for students at home or other locations as it is for students in class. This is because in many cases, labs or any other activities often are done virtually online. Online websites such as Phet Lab or any other reliable sources offer students with visual simulations that exemplify real labs. In addition, even though students might not be able to participate in the full hands-on experience, they can still see demonstrations and methods on how to complete the experiment.