text: Academics are extremely important, but it is argued that a socail life is equally as important. Many students main source of companions are derived from school. Other students in a classroom setting also help develop a new, dynamic way of learning. Collaboration is essential in everyday life as well as communication. When one gets a job, they are expected to utilize these skills in order to be more productive in the workplace. Online classes completely erase ones ability to make friends in school and can even become socially awkward and out of place in real-world environments. Attending classes online may have many benefits, but it is not nearly as productive in learning at school. Students that choose the option of distance learning do not benefit from being able to attend classes from home; their environment is too distracting, the deficit of assistance and their disability to reach out to classmates daily will lead to their future being compromised, academically and socially.In a world that is beginning to become so reliant on technology, it isn't hard to fathom the idea that a computer can recognize emotions. Facial Action Coding System (FACS) can do just that, but some people may ask. "What uses does this really have for us, other than invading someone's privacy." The most clear answer is education. Education in and out of the classroom can improve with the help of FACS. FACS can help a teacher become aware if a student is bored or tired, the system can show when a student reacts positively to something, and lastly, it can help improve the safety of students everywhere.