Online learning does have its downsides. One of them is missing out on those face-to-face interactions with instructors and fellow students. Sometimes you just need that physical presence, those non-verbal cues and the immediate feedback that can make the learning experience extra immersive.

Nearly three in 10 students in a Strada Education survey in the fall of 2020 said their ability to learn was much worse online than in person. Even now, acceptance is lukewarm, emerging research shows.

Some kids have trouble with online classes because they lack the structure that in-person school traditionally provides. Additionally, students who have issues with anxiety, attention, or learning challenges may struggle to adapt to the different expectations and format of online classes.

The Potentially Negative Impact Of eLearning On The Brain eLearning may increase the load on our working memory because we are exposed to multiple media simultaneously and have to switch between different platforms or learning materials.