The term "School of the Air" refers to a type of distance education that involves the use of radio or internet connectivity to offer academic programs to learners who cannot attend traditional schools due to geographic factors or other reasons. Other synonyms for this term include Distance Learning, Remote Learning, Virtual Schooling, E-Learning, and Online Education. While these terms differ slightly from one another, they all indicate the use of technology to facilitate learning and overcome barriers such as location, travel inconveniences, and physical disabilities. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has made these alternative forms of education even more popular.