text: Distance learning benefits students that are unable to go to school because they won't fall behind when they return and allows for time to complete assignments independently. In 8th grade, I went on vacation for a week during the school year. When I returned to school, I had numerous of classwork assignments and tests that I had to make up. This was difficult to complete because I was expected to study for tests, finish assignments, and continue to learn new material simultaneously. Distance learning would have benefited me in this situation because had I attended my classes through video conferencing during my vacation, the amount of work I would have to had completed when I returned would have been reduced. Distance learning provides more time for students to work on assignments independently. A friend of mine, Generic_Name, constantly has a hard time concentrating in school. When she is home from school, she is able to complete her assignments more efficiently than she would have at school because there is less noise to distract her at home. Distance learning is also beneficial for students who struggle in a school setting because it gives them a chance to attend class without becoming distracted of what's happening around them. Some might say that distance learning does not help students who are unable to go to school, clearly, they are wrong because they won't fall behind in their absence and it gives students and alternate learning environment.