text: Undoubtedly, people retain more information in person rather than over a video call. Being taught something when someone is physically speaking or being shown something in the same room as the teacher is far more efficient than an online system. Long distance learning deprives students the chance for hands-on learning and interacting with other peers along with the teacher. Multiple studies have proven that students learn better when performing interactive lessons or investigations related to the topic. On a personal level, I remember something that was taught to me through an experiment of hands-on lesson as opposed to a video or online notes. Being in a classroom with the teacher engages a student more and can even provide motivation to learn, compared to sitting at home and trying to absorb information through a video call as a part of long distance learning.