The COVID-19 pandemic had life-altering effects for individuals across the globe. From restaurants being shut down to protective masks becoming the new norm, changes were
Tag: online learning
Con: Asynchronous learning
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
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
BRIEF: Online through spring
Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez announced that the winter session and spring semester will be primarily online. Rodriguez wrote that the district
Pro: Zoom cameras on
When classes were in person, professors were able to monitor whether or not their students were paying attention. Now, the only way to know if
Con: Zoom cameras off
With classes being administered online via Zoom, a new struggle for professors is whether or not students should be made to turn their video on
Column: Feeling like a caged bird
Lately I feel like a caged bird. I was supposed to move to Long Beach over the summer because I’m transferring to California State University,
Safer at home
With precautionary measures that are keeping schools and non-essential businesses closed, students look for ways to spend new found free time in their homes. After
COVID-19 conference meeting at the Great Hall
Pierce College President Alexis Montivergen held a meeting Monday to address Pierce’s plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, including creating four response teams, delaying registration, and