The shift from in-person to online classes has opened doors for different methods of teaching and learning. Asynchronous learning allows students to complete their work
Year: 2020
Pro: Open note tests
As students adapt to online learning, professors should be working to help them be successful by allowing open note exams. Students have been deterred from
Pro: Synchronous learning
Despite the shift to online learning, many students still haven’t attended a virtual class, according to a survey conducted by Common Sense Media. Students who
Health service options
Health and wellness issues dominated the Pierce College Council (PCC) discussion on Sept. 24 as members examined the most effective ways to help students during
Late-start classes are coming
Pierce College announced that more than 75 late-start and online classes, most scheduled to begin Oct. 26, according to the school website. According to Pierce
BRIEF: Academic Senate
Academic Senate members continued discussing its proposed Anti-systemic Racism Resolution on Sept. 28. The senate voted at the request of the Administration of Justice Department
Virtual Club Rush
At the beginning of previous Pierce College semesters, students could walk through campus and see colorful tents, flyers, school-owned farm animals, and hear booming music
LAUSD expands food distribution
Pierce College students and their families with food insecurity can benefit from an expanded program by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Grab & Go
COVID team meeting
COVID-19 Response teams discussed student ID cards, delivering laptops to non-LA Promise students and possibly opening up classrooms for faculty at a Zoom meeting on
The Valley Of Change
While protests remain active, there are fewer in early fall than there were during the summer months. But one local organizer has remained steadfast, standing