ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Distance learning

Distance learning is when you learn things without going to a school or classroom. Instead, you use technology like computers, tablets or smartphones to connect to a teacher who is far away from you. You can ask questions, do homework and take tests on the internet. Distance learning can happen in a lot of ways, like watching videos, reading books, doing online activities and taking online classes.

It's like having a teacher who is far away, but still being able to learn with them as if they were with you in the same room. Instead of going to school, you can learn from the comfort of your own home or wherever you have access to a computer or internet connection. This type of learning is great for people who live in remote areas, have disabilities or prefer to learn at their own pace. It's also become really popular during the pandemic when schools have had to close and students have had to learn from home.