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The Facial Action Coding System enables computers to identify 6 different human emotions: happiness, anger, surprise, sadness, fear, and disgust.

This program has been tested on Leonardo da Vinci's art of the Mona Lisa and has proven its accuracy.

The use of this technology to read the emotional expressions of students in a classroom is valuable because most students are afraid of asking questions, a teacher can see if the students are comprehending what they are teaching, and they can tell how the students feel on an emotional level.

As students get older their courage of asking questions diminishes. In the article Alto says, "By weighting the different units, the software can even identify mixed emotions."

When students are afraid of asking questions they often display many emotions. When one is confused they can feel frustrated, disappointed, and helpless.

If the student is unsure of a certain a topic and is afraid to ask questions a teacher could quickly tell and have more time one on one with that person. Although some might say students should learn to not be hesitant of asking questions we must take inconsideration that some students do not have that level of confidence and won't in a long time. By going next to the student and helping them, the student should feel reassured and probably gain more trust in the teacher.

The Facial Action Coding System is essential when trying to learn when students need questions answered in different subjects.

Another benefit of the Facial Action Coding System in schools is that teachers can have a better idea of what to work harder on when teaching. For instance Dr. Huang states, "A classroom computer could recognize when a student is becoming confused or bored."

This would allow for a teacher to know what amuses their students and they could try to implement that technique in further lessons. Students hate being bored and learn better when they are actually enjoing what they are doing. In contrast, teachers might think that knowing if the student is actually enjoying the activity is useless and unimportant.

By being aware of the students' engagemne t teachers can improve their teaching styles and thus students can learn more efficently.

Knowing the emotional state of your student is important when trying to guide them and teach them. Dr. Huang states, " Most human communication is nonverbal, including emotional communication."

Students usually are not open about their emotions but still need to be reassured that there is someone there for them.

Some might argue that knowing their emotional state is not something that they do not need to know. However, school needs to be a place where one feels safe.

Having the Facial Action Coding System in school could help alleviate bullying and help students emotionally.

The use of this technology to read the emotional expressions of students in a classroom is valuable because most students are afraid of asking questions, a teacher can see if the students are comprehending what they are teaching, and can let a teacher know about the students emotional status and well being.

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