text: The largest downside to distance learning however is the funding for this massive move to virtual classes and learning. I don't see this as an issue in America or other developed countries. But in third-world countries such as countries in Africa and Asia would not have the proper funding to convert. Education is aleady such a scarce thing in those countries and making it even more expensive to obtain would make it even more difficult. Not only would the school system have to buy computers for the students but internet is another large cost. No internet would make the online classes totally useless if students weren't able to access them. But in countries where the cost isn't an issue and internet coverage is great, the only real downside at that point would be distractions in the students household. With students being within walking distance of their personal belongings they could get easily sidetracked or lose focus with another activity. An example of this would be a student playing a video game on their game console instead of focusing on their school subject or a student watching their favorite show could make the student focus more on the show instead of the course they are taking. Family members and pets are another distractions you have to keep in mind. Another issue with online classes are that there are some classes you can't actually take online. Such as band and orchestra and many others. For these classes you have to physically be there in person to achieve.