Say goodbye to sprinting to class after a long night of procrastination – for many students, handing in assignments will be just a tap of the keyboard and a click of the mouse away. In almost 275 courses, more than 60 instructors at Pierce College are using Moodle to display course materials for students, according to the Moodle site for Pierce.
Category: Features
Electronics program sparks futures
Nestled in the confines of the Pierce College Village, the electronics program is yet another display of academic achievement found on campus. Emboldened by a recent departure from the decades-old bungalows, the program’s professors strive to provide students with the opportunity to succeed in the constantly changing field of electronics.
Professor takes unique approach to student success
“Make it sexy!” As one can tell, this isn’t the average English class. It is exactly this eccentricity and energy that sets Professor David Gonzalez apart from other professors of English. “Personally, I’m whacky,” said Gonzalez, who has been teaching at Pierce College for six years.
New chef spices up Country Café
The smoke is rising and something starts to sizzle. Smells of garlic and spices swarm through the air as the new Country Café chef Jose Cruz whips up fresh made-to-order food. During a time of uncertainty concerning the cafeteria’s future, Cruz has come to rescue Pierce College with freshly prepared foods and innovative ideas for food service.
Making English class sexy
“Make it sexy!” As one can tell, this isn’t the average English class. It is exactly this eccentricity and energy that sets Professor David Gonzalez apart from other professors of English. “Personally, I’m whacky,” said Gonzalez, who has been teaching at Pierce College for six years.
All cell phones off please
A fail. A zero. Suspension. Possible expulsion. An Academic Dishonesty Report on file. These are the possible disciplinary actions for cheating. The decision to cheat or not to cheat remains fully in the student’s own hands. The consequences can be severe and may end up costing a lot in the long run.
A hero in the kitchen
The smoke is rising and something starts to sizzle. Smells of garlic and spices swarm through the air as the new Country Cafe chef Jose Cruz whips up fresh made-to-order food. During a time of uncertainty concerning the cafeteria’s future, Cruz has come to rescue Pierce College with freshly prepared foods and innovative ideas for food service.
Ecosystems of Baja California
Marine biology professor Dr. Raymond Wells and a group of his students will be traveling to Baja California Friday to conduct ecological fieldwork in the wetlands of the Punta Banda. The students of Biology 11C, a course which focuses on the relationship between the climate, plants, animals and humans of any ecosystem, will be observing firsthand the activities of the wetland communities on this trip.
The lecture has left the building
Many students at Pierce College are looking into different forms of learning today. They are turning to online classes rather than a typical lecture class. Online courses offer an advantage for students, especially those who have demanding jobs or need a more flexible schedule.
Hope for suffering, recovering addicts
Entering Addiction Studies 1 on Monday afternoon, an observer might expect a quiet room full of serious faces – but music is playing. The professor is discussing Miles Davis, and his dog, Benny, is lying curled up under his desk. Students are smiling, conversing and appear at ease.