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CIS105 - 5.0 rating“Professor Riggs in my opinion is a great teacher, he gauges his audience and proceeds to respond after evaluating the class”
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Nathan is funny, has a well paced class, talks to everyone and is really helpful. I am a returning business student and was happy to learn some super helpful tricks, in excel, word, and listing resources in APA or MLA formatting easily. I have a MacBook and sometimes my system varies in teaching learning, he has no problem showing the difference.
Great Professor that makes his students feel welcome and not afraid of asking for help.
Professor Riggs was a super helpful professor that always answered my questions promptly. Offering an easy way to assignments in this live online class that were engaging and filled with knowledge. I throughly enjoyed being in this class!
Professor Nathan Riggs teaches well he is always there to help if we have any questions and always helps if we have any issues He is very professional and caring.
Professor is cool
He clearly explains the assignment and helps us when we're confused. Sometimes we have group projects and other times we do them as a class. The class is not hard to pass.
This class prepared me for Microsoft Excel and Words. The professor gave very good feedback whenever the students have trouble with their computers. You will learn how a computer works and how to use Excel and words efficiently. I recommend this class for newcomers to college.
Professor is hilarious.
Taking this class, I felt like I learned a lot about computer skills that will help in the future. The professor is willing to help students and gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.
This class is useful
Very helpful with answering questions
Straight forward and easy to understand course materials.
Mr Nathan is a great understanding professor, he taught me how to use excel, word and powerpoint.
I really like this course so far I think it's challenging but also not so hard that you don't want to do the work and I think that because of the teaching style Professor Riggs employs.
He has us do on hands learning which I love and if you get left behind in the work you can just ask him and he will help you walk through it.
All work is completed during class with the assistance of walk throughs. No student is left behind. This is a team heavy class, working together is key.
Really like the class the professor interacts very well with all students and never minds a question .
Really would recommend this class to help improve technology skills.
Overall an excellent professor to learn from.
Professor Riggs's class has been very helpful in broadening our view of how much our computers can do. All the information can be applied outside of the classroom which is cool. There are lots of opportunities to achieve a good grade in this class:)
Mr Riggs is a kind teacher. He answers all of the students questions and shows them how to do them by step by step.
Homework is pretty easy. Assignments done in class are a bit more difficult. If ever stuck professor is kind enough to help out. Just make sure to turn in assignments on time or else they will be graded at a much later time. He also gives a couple of easy extra credit assignments for a fair amount of points.
He is a great teacher with a lot of patience and helps students with doing work in class. I enjoyed his teaching because of the patience he has with me and his understanding.
Good teacher
Mr. Riggs is very professional and you can tell he cares about his students and their success. He is friendly and always asks us how our week has been and tries to engage us in fun dialogue.
Very clear with information and patient with us when we are learning
Mr.Riggs is a very good and relatable teacher. He knows how to talk and relate to the class which makes it more enjoyable to show up to. He is very good at teaching and making sure everyone is following along.
Easy class.
easy class easy A
Professor Riggs makes sure We understand what we are doing and finds fun ways to teach us boring things. Like our excel slot machine. Very cool.
I would like other students to know that this professor was easy to ask questions, would help you if needed, and would also make sure that you are following the steps in class to be successful.
Prof.Riggs honestly is the best professor. He always want you to learn and enjoy his class. He makes my day happier with his amazing personality, caring,respected. Hardworking professor that willing to help you. Do work on time, ask. Posted HW what you need to learn in this class, and what you need to do to be prepared and ready for the next level.
Professor Riggs is always looking to interact with the class. I would say the hardest thing about this class is following instructions. And/Or if you struggle typing fast this class might also be challenging lots of typing. Always helped me when I raised my hand
Very easy class if you just show up in class. Also is willing to help you when you run into a problem.
He is amazing with accommodating students who are polite and try their best. One of the most patient people I've ever met in my life.
Professor Riggs is an easy going professor. Class is not mandatory but all the main assignments are done in class so your grade will drop a lot. he always has a new story to share and will go through steps again if you get lost.
Great instructor. Very easy going and open to questions and ensures student understands issue.
A super nice professor who always helps his students. Highly recommend his class
I liked how he could help every student with there computer problems during certain assignments and how he helped everyone in the class and no one ever left the classroom without finishing there in class assignment
Professor Riggs teaches the best computer class ever. He allows everyone to participate equally, you do not feel left out in his class, he knows how to keep you enaged in class. I would recommend Professor Riggs to anyone thinking of taking CIS 105 and if I needed to retake this class I would! You won't regret it, enroll with Professor Riggs.
I think Professor Riggs is a wonderful teacher who any student would be lucky to have. He took a subject I struggle with and made me see it in a new light. Great teacher
Professor Riggs takes time to help students with problems they come across. Whether you ask for help or not he will come around to make sure everyone is on the same page. He is willing to answer questions at any time. I think he is a great instructor. Would recommend Professor Riggs 100%!
I would like other students to know he is friendly, always aware of helping and does take his time to make sure everyone is on the same page. Would recommend this teacher
Professor Riggs is very respectful to students and puts a lot of effort to help students to succeed in the class. The course itself is pretty easy and straightforward.
He is a great professor, he takes the time to go over the material with you if you don't understand. Would absolutely recommend this class and would take again.
That he's a nice guy and tells interesting stories, also he helps when its needed.
Professor Riggs is pretty laid back. Attendance is Mandatory because most big points assignments are done in class. He is very very intelligent with the computer. He knows all the moves
I would recommend students to take this course because this Professor helps when you need help. He is patient and helpful when it comes to tech savvy material. The most important thing is to come to class for a good learning environment.
I like Mr.Nathan Riggs class because he is very attractive with his students, gives good explanations and involved with students if students have problems with class lessons.
1-3 assignments per week. very easy to complete.
He is helpful.
He is such as great professor as he is really responsive and caring.
Professor Riggs is very laidback and cares about his students doing well. Attendance is mandatory as most assignments done in class count towards a big portion of your grade. He is attentive and makes sure we are all on the same page before moving on when completing an assignment. As long as you follow along and ask questions you will do well.
Very fun, informative, doesn't mind students stumbling here there. Has a very laxed grading policy and isn't harsh on the students whatsoever.
Professor Riggs is a great professor. He can move a little fast in class but has no issues slowing down to help someone who is struggling. His lessons are fun, and many assignments are done under his watch in class. I would definitely take him again.
Straightforward class. Any big projects are done in class and the homework is very straightforward
Overall Professor Riggs CIS105 class geared towards someone with very limited computer experience which in nice when concepts or commands do not make sense. Assignment due dates and Grading is straight forward and usually there is a rubric that breaks down grading criteria per assignment.
The class is geared towards someone with limited computer experience, which is helpful when something does not make sense. Assignments and grading are easy to understand, and there is usually a grading rubric to cross reference prior to submitting work. Plenty of extra credit opportunities throughout the course. Overall excellent instructor
Mr. Riggs is a really easy going teacher. He is very helpful if you get stuck. He is always available for help and he makes the class very enjoyable.
Professor Riggs is easygoing and very supportive when you get stuck on assignments. All assignment instructions are easy to understand. Professor Riggs is always available to answer questions, and his class is beginner-computer-friendly.
Nathan Riggs was a great professor for CIS105 and I highly recommend. He makes everything easy to understand and is always ready to help students. He creates a fun environment. My only complaint is that the homework feels a lot like busy work, but I already had computer knowledge going into this class.
If I was you I would take this professor over any other professor as he is the best for this subject. He is so caring and helps you a lot.
Gets along with students really well and tells interesting stories in class.
I like the way my professor teaches me because he is so patient and really helps students to understand and do all projects well. I think he is a good guide.
Professor Riggs is very easy going an approachable. His CIS 105 class is incredibly easy and he is there to answer any questions if you get stuck. As long as you communicate with him, he is usually willing to work with you and grant extensions.
Professor Riggs is a good teacher if you want to learn about computers, and if you do not understand something, he does not hesitate to help you.
Good for anyone who is not good with computers.
CIS105 taught by professor Riggs is a great class to learn and enhance Microsoft Office Suite skills. Professor Riggs ensures everyone is following along and will stop and attend to students needing help. Definitely recommend for anyone who is intimidated or nervous about a computer course.
I enjoyed this course! Although there is a lot of homework that's given, it is very informational and engaging. I also appreciate the willingness to stop in and help at any given moment by the professor during class.
This is the 2nd time I've had to take this course. The first time I was so lost for most of it. The way professor Riggs sets up his assignments makes it easy to follow and understand. He is also very willing to help you.
Professor Riggs taught this CIS class very well. He made sure that everyone knew what they were doing and if you are every confused he is very good at instructing and answering questions. 10/10 would recommend.
Allows late work with point deduction, offers extra credit, and when following along assignments in class he is very helpful if you are confused or have questions. Tells stories and tries to interact with his class in a fun way!
Professor Riggs is very nice and is always there to help if you have any questions! He makes the learning environment fun and easy :)
Just do your assignments, pay attention in class and do all the projects
he is amazing professor
Attendance is a must!
Nicest professor ever
good professor for he is very caring, happy to help, and very understanding.
The professor is helpful while in class and also adds lots of extra credit opportunities. Though it does take a while to get a reply from emails, he can work with you on assignments and such.
Prof Riggs is a fair instructor. He engages with the class and he is knowledgeable of the subject he teaches. He keeps the teaching to the level of the class and introduces new skills gradually. Overall, Prof Riggs was a good instructor, and I would have no problems with enrolling in his classes.
Prof Riggs is a good instructor. He is fair and knowledgeable. He engages with the students and encourages the students to do their best. He is down to earth and understands what students are dealing with in the college world of the 21st century.
Prof Riggs is fair and knowledgeable. He knows his subject and teaches it well. He is helpful and always willing to help or give extra guidance to students who ask for it.
Mr. Riggs is great for helping you during class for any problem and will stop the class and walk over. If you actually pay attention the class will be simple but it does move quickly. Each in person class is a fast paced dive into Word, Excel and Power Point. I wish the home work was connected to what he learn in class.
Professor Riggs was great when you need any questions answered during class. I wish the homework matched the work we did in class.
Professor Riggs in my opinion is a great teacher, he gauges his audience and proceeds to respond after evaluating the class. Pays attention to detail and answers every to question to the best of his knowledge and is usually correct. I respect Professor Riggs because he seems humble, is a family man and still makes time for his students development.
CIS105 was an easy class. Mr. Riggs gave us plenty of time to complete assignments, and class never lasted the full two hours.
Professor Riggs was very clear with his lectures and showed the class step by step how to navigate computer application systems. He also made it fun by having contests / quizzes prior to the learning material to test your knowledge on certain applications.
Great professor with a great personality. Always tries to be helpful.
I was worried about taking a computer course because I've never been great with computers but Professor Riggs made learning about computers simple and straight forward. In class he walks you through assignments step by step and frequently asks for questions. The homework is very light and manageable.
Super laidback and carefree class, just show up and do the in-class and online work, which if you pay attention are super easy.
This class is amazing and pretty easy if you have a background with computers. Professor Riggs will help you with assignments step by step, don't miss a class especially during the capstone projects.
Professor Riggs is really great to ask questions in class. He will go by step by step to help you follow the instructions so make sure to soak up as much as you can in person.
He is very nice and helpful with any questions you have in class. Most of the tougher assignments are done in class which is nice to be able to work in groups or ask for help.
Professor Riggs is very patient. He teaches important content in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint which are very interesting and useful. The class include teacher's lecture and group projects. The classroom atmosphere is very good.
good class, no homework unless in class assignments werent completed during instruction. kind of an odd individual but an overall good guy and teacher.
Mr. Riggs will help with any question that you have in class.
Great professor. Participation in class is highly encouraged and questions are always welcome! Professor is super patient with answering any questions you have. Love the interactive parts of the class including the Kahoot activities to test our knowledge. Extra credit opportunities available. Make sure you do the readings! Highly recommended!
The course isn't challenging as long as you can stay with the pace of the class, and even if you occasionally fall behind over the course of an assignment/lesson Professor Riggs is a great Professor to ask questions and receive answers from!
The Professor is a fun person and helpful.
Teaches clearly and is happy to clarify if you need. Professor Riggs offers help when you don't understand something. He does Kahoot's for knowledge checks which makes the class fun. If you like having a professor that doesn't micromanage you you'll love coming to Professor Riggs class.
He does class assignments that are similar to the homework and is very helpful answering questions
Professor Riggs is very attentive in class, he helps us with our assignments and they often are a good preparation for the homework. I ask a lot of questions and he is very happy to help and answer the questions. As long as you follow along in class and read the assignments you will be prepared for the homework.
Professor Riggs makes class interesting and is very good about making sure no one falls behind during the lecture. In this class you will have readings each week that goes over multiple topics, half the assignment are done on your own time, as well as the quizzes are on your own time.
Professor Riggs always walks students through the lecture to make sure they understand it. Also he is funny and cheers up the class with a joke, and always assists students if there is something we're stuck on.
Professor Riggs was great! He never left me behind and were always available to help when needed.
From my very first class with Professor Riggs, he is a very friendly, personable man and expert in computers. He made our learning Excel Spreadsheets very fun. He actually taught us many Excel skills to create a working "Slot Machine" that would give us random tries of getting "3 of a kind" using our favorite food/drink/colors! Learned so much! Fun
Mr. Riggs puts the "rig" in alright -- if alright meant fantastic. He's friendly and has a splendid sense of humor. If you feel isolated in your love of Kahoot music, fear no more -- a kindred spirit awaits you. Stuck on something? Need something repeated? Mr. Riggs always obliges. Assignments are clear, reasonable, and practical. Solid dude.
Professor Riggs in one word is professional. Observed absolutely nothing negative.
Excellent professor, helps out everyone during class. Good sense of humor and fair grader.
This professor is very understanding, provides very valuable feedback and cares that you get a good grade. Connects very well with the class and is very entertaining as an educator and creates a good learning environment. Most definitely would take one of his classes again.
This is a really good teacher, he teaches good and takes time to go around and help students who are stuck with something. I would like to take this professor again.
Mr. Riggs was great professor. In a short amount of time I managed to learn some cool tricks within Word and Excel that I can definitely use in the future. The class was easy to follow along, as long as you pay attention and follow directions. He's got some jokes too, managed to trick my class on may occasions while keeping a dead serious face.
Professor Riggs was excellent! He consistently ensured that I didn't fall behind and was always accessible whenever assistance was required.
Professor Riggs has one of the best classes and will help with any question that you have in class. Very helpful when doing assignments .
He is a very nice teacher and very helpful and understanding. Interactive with the students too.
Mr. Riggs is a great professor and isn't as harsh or quiet he helps many students and interacts as much as he can with each and everyone of us. This class has been one of my easiest and most enjoyable to attend as well.
Mr. Riggs is A Great Professor he is kind and patient he's very helpful Answers any questions you Have.
Great guy all around. He is always ready to answer questions and helps with any problems you may have.
Professor Riggs is an amazing instructor. His teaching style is both auditory and visual. In class he takes his time to walk all the students through the in class assignment, and gives us plenty of time outside of class to complete homework. He is able to convey the given content for class efficiently and easy to remember.
Good Professor, always made sure we understood the assignments. You will never be bored in this class due to the way he teaches the material. Few assignments but they challenge you.
One of the best professors, walks around the class to help out students. Not too much assignments and you can work in groups/partners if you take CIS 105 in person. He's sarcastic and he's the most patient Professor. He teaches by step-by-step lecturing, hands-on, uses Kahoot's. I would strongly recommend Professor Riggs!
At the beginning of classes he includes Kahoot of what we will be learning that day, which helps prepare students for the lesson with Word, Excel, Access, etc. And during these assignments or projects with other students, he makes sure every student is on the right page and ready to move on. He is a helping and understanding teacher.
Professor Riggs is a simple teacher that doesn't make the course too difficult. The homework does require a lot of reading but isn't complex and the classwork is easy to complete as well.
Make sure be here everyday. He is a good professor.
Good Professor, made sure we were caught up with the class work. He makes sure you feel welcome in his class with a "Good morning" and "Have a good day". Our projects are difficult but we were able to get help from our classmates as well as the professor
He is very understanding when it comes to assignments. He requires attendance, and is also very lenient with it. He gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit as well.
Professor Riggs gives lots of opportunities for assignments and gives lots of help to students in class. He is a very patient and clear professor, who makes his teaching very informative for students to use in their daily lives, at school, jobs, etc. As well as having a unique and cool way of dealing with late assignments.
Many Opportunities for Extra credit, very; lenient with attendance, an easy class.
I wholeheartedly concur with your assessment that Professor Riggs is an exceptional educator. He consistently demonstrates approachability and accessibility in assisting with assignments. Furthermore, his compassionate and empathetic nature towards absent students is truly commendable as he goes above and beyond to ensure they are able to catch up.
I would like to say that my professor was very understanding with my situation and allowing me to finish my assignments when I needed a bit of time. thank you.
Professor Riggs is an all around wonderful teacher. In the classroom he explains the lessons very concisely and when you need help he's there to assist you in any way you need. Moreover, I'd love to have him as a professor again.
Mr. Riggs helped a lot in class and was very easy to understand despite the difficult topics
Critical grading with regards to details, but otherwise a fun professor.
Take the class he is cool!
Mr. Riggs is a very good instructor and is willing to help with any question you may have
Professor Riggs is an amazing teacher! He is there to guide you with any questions and concerns. Overall, the course was quite easy. It does involve alot of tech ans reading all related to the instructions. This class does teach you many applications that you can use in your personal or work life. Amazing class and teacher!
The Projects have LOTS of steps so make sure you read every single thing.
Professor Riggs was a great teacher, his ability to answer questions and work with us in class made all the difference in the world. His patience was incredible considering there were people of all different skill sets.
Very chill with a very tricky sense of humor, super laid back and responsive to questions, like gets up and speed walks to you responsive.
The instructor assisted with completing assignments during class. He was very thoughtful with time management to ensure the class was not overburdened with assignments.
read, read, read, read, loooooong exel, loooong word assignments. also to be fair it straight forward so...
I want other students to know that Mr. Riggs is an amazing teacher that like to interact with his students and is very chill.
Hard class
Professor Riggs is a great teacher. He always makes sure to interact and help with students struggling on any steps in class. Also his instructions are straight forward on homework.
He's a great professor and it was a fun class.
Conveys material very clearly and has a good teaching style. Very laid back class.
I thought I was the weakest link in the class, but Mr. Riggs was always willing to answer any question and help. Even when I thought I it was insignificant
Professor Riggs conveys course material in a very clear and concise manner. I would highly recommend taking this course from him. He is incredibly nice and the class itself is very easy. If you take his in person class it is important to show up as he will walk you through the assignments during class.
Takes the time to help explain things if you need help with it.
Nathan Riggs was easy to learn from.
Great with explaining material and very open to help with any question. definitely would recommend.
I was skeptical of this course at the beginning since I wasn't very proficient with computers. However, Prof. Riggs was great at breaking down the curriculum in a way that was easy to understand and apply. Prof. Riggs also allows time to work on projects during class, where he is open to taking questions. I would highly recommend Prof. Riggs.
Very easy teaching style and is hands on, helping whenever help is needed.
Very light load, but still informative.
He is a great man with excellent leadership skills and lecture. He is also accessible outside of class.
This professor is very hands on and is willing to stop and help any student if they do not understand the material. They make learning the material fun and exciting.
he is the best professor
Professor Riggs has shown he is professional and knowledgeable. He has a lot of tips and tricks for words. My only regret is taking the short version of his class. With his knowledge, I would love to have slowed down and learned some of the finer points.
The professor will require you to do some hands on projects on various application s like Microsoft word and Excel.
He's a good professor in total. I genuinely just keep forgetting I have homework online. I'm not used to that fully yet. It's a simple class, but I just keep forgetting to turn in my homework, and then I turn it in late. Late work is accepted, but it will deduct a .1 if it's late. I do recommend you do the extra credit as well.
Mr Riggs was an amazing teacher to have teach me my first year of college for IT computer technology.
He is awesome and wise instractor
awesome and wise
amazing
great learning environment.
Easygoing and thoughtful
He Teach Good.
Tries very hard to make learning fun and interesting.
Great class! Offers a lot of assistance in class. Assignments and projects are very clear and to the point, The coursework isn't too heavy and is very doable. I recommend you take Professor Riggs for CIS105!
Cares for his students and is very easygoing
Good teacher, graded assignments fairly and good instruction.
he aight
He's really chill.
Very professional and helpful. Answered all questions that anyone in the class had.
Professor Riggs has an excellent knowledge of the subject. He answers as many questions from students as possible in class and responds to emails quickly. He is able to bring his knowledge level down to a layman's level so I could better understand the material. I would definitely take another course from him.
Professor is easy to work with and is helpful.
Professor Nathan is truly exceptional. He is always willing to help and goes above and beyond to ensure every student understands the material. His understanding nature makes it easy to approach him with questions or concerns. Overall, his teaching style fosters a supportive and effective learning environment.
Nathan was very kind and easy to work with throughout the duration of the course. Especially when I was getting sick near the end of the course, he was able to assist when I was slightly behind due to a couple missed sessions. All in all, his curriculum was clear, concise, and easy to understand. I would love to take another course with him!
Professor Riggs does a great job going over the course instructions. He is very knowledgeable and personable, the course is very low stress.
I only took a five weeks class with Nathan Riggs and in that time I got to know a lot about his life. I won't spoil anything, but if you want to hear about his first job or other places he's lived or unique foods he's had, he's worth the time. He's very helpful with students in assisting them in completing work and most was complete in class.
This was a super fun class with tons of fun extra credit opportunities.
Professor's class is calm and straightforward. He is more than willing to help assist with any questions you have.
The professor makes it easy to understand by having us imitate what he does on the projector screen and helps out with any questions or parts we may be stuck on or struggling with
Professor Nathan Riggs is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely cares about his students success. His teaching style makes complex topics easy to understand, and he creates a supportive learning environment that encourages participation and growth.
He is straight forward, kind and allows time for those that fall behind. I have had really bad views of college but i really felt a level of support while taking this class and it is a lot for a professor to care about how his students think of him and make an effort to be a fair and effective teacher. If you need CIS105, TAKE HIS CLASS!!
Professor Riggs knows what he's doing. Class material that's useful, he understands the students' struggle, balance the due dates for ease, keeps good communication, and just chill.
Overall a very good professor, does give out a lot of homework, however, class time includes lots of participation. Overall, a good classroom experience.
Professor Riggs is super chill and approachable. His classes are straightforward, and he's always willing to help. I found unstuck study really useful for staying on top of the material.
Professor Riggs has been a wonderful professor. He sets all of his students up for success, and as long as you participate and do the homework, the class will be very enjoyable.
A lot of extra credit opportunities.
he was very understanding of the long class time and gave us assignements regularly overall good teacher.
Our professor is a very good explainer and conveys his messages thoroughly, he is a tough grader and knows how to keep us interested in his course, I would take his class again without hesitation.
He is great at giving help.
Professor Riggs gives various extra credit opportunities, as well as honest feedback. He's very detail oriented. Overall, very great professor.
That he is a very helpful and understanding teacher, that he gives you many chances to get your work turned in and gives extra credit to everyone especially the people who need it the most. He is kind and funny and always there for questions, a helping hand, and to talk.
He is a good teacher and always helps students when they need help with an assignment. He is always nice enough to know what we did over the weekend and engage in our random conversations. Although he is a harsh grader, it has helped me to always check my grammar and spell check.
Riggs was a vey exceptional professor. Showing interest in his students, sharing personal stories, and having always an up-lifting mood. The work load was on the easier side but was still informative and challenging.
Professor Riggs has created a welcoming environment to his students. With the numerous opportunities to gain extra credit, along with his lively personality, he can make his classes memorable. He may be silly and fun, but Mr. Riggs allows creativity and advancements in the understanding of the subjects taught by providing well developed feedback.
Mr. Riggs is one of the best professors I have had at MCC. He is a very down to earth person. I enjoyed his class because the work was not difficult and he tells good stories. He is also not a very strict professor. Mr. Riggs is always ready to help his students if needed.
Professor Riggs is a nice, honest, and helpful teacher. I enjoy that he asks about our week, and genuinely listens to everyone's responses. He gives out a ton of extra credit, but also gives us an efficient amount of work; And we do Kahoots before the unit to see what you already know. Overall a great professor, 100% recommend.
Nathan Riggs has interesting stories to tell.
you will learn a lot in this class about the basics of technology, and how to use Microsoft applications like word, excel, and power point. Very nice class, teacher is very lenient about late work, and tests.
In my opinion, this is one of the best professors that I've had and I would enjoy having him again. I enjoyed the way he explained things, graded things and gave clear feedback, helped students with clear instructions when they needed it. This class has helped me a lot and I gained knowledge about things I will need for my future and career.
Mr. Riggs is a caring teacher and makes the material easy to understand. He is very understanding and connects to his students. Would take this class again
He was nice and I was able to understand a lot of the concepts and I will come out of this class with a better understanding of the what we learned about.
Did well with interacting with his students and making sure they understand.
He's a nice man and an even better teacher keeping me engaged the whole semester.
i like his teaching style and homework.
I like hes teaching style and he alwayas give to us good feed back
He's cool.
He is very knowledgeable about computers and technology and is open to answering questions.
He definitely knows a lot about computers, and will answer the questions you have. He will also have a new story every class.
has a lot of experience with computers and very helpful
Professor Riggs is the best professor I've ever had for many reasons. He is a really easy going, caring, and very nice teacher that conveys the material very clearly. I appreciate how organized and straightforward this class has been. His passion in teaching is apparent and that's likely what makes this class interesting. I wish he taught math.
Professor Riggs is the best professor I have ever had, by far. He is really easy going, caring, and helpful. Also, his passion and skill for teaching is apparent. I appreciate how organized this professor is and how clearly, he conveys the material. All of the coursework was straightforward as well. I just wish Professor Riggs taught math.
He is a very good nice and funny and friendly teacher
Professor Riggs made computer class, fun and easy and knowledgeable to use outside for work or school.
Prof Riggs was a pretty good teacher his class was pretty easy and he tried to have fun.
Prof Riggs was a great teacher tried to make the class fun. Was really helpful when i had questions.
Interacts with the class. Very lenient, but not afraid to set standards when they need to be set.
I enjoy this class the professor is kind, helpful, and supportive. He makes learning fun and engaging and has a lot of computer experience, making his teaching even more valuable.
He is a very nice teacher and very funny and friendly guy
I think he is a good teacher and his way to teach us is really good, I've learned a lot with his classes
Very fair grading
Professor Rigg's class is
Mr.Riggs is a very cool, laid back teacher. His assignments are fairly easy as long as you literally just showed up to class. Almost always he would walk through assignments as a whole class and would help as needed. If he taught math, I definitely would take his class.
Professor Riggs is an awesome teacher! He is always willing to help and gives clear instructions! This is the easiest class that I have taken this semester. Professor Riggs makes it easy and very educational at the same time.
Professor Riggs has a great ability to turn the lesson into a fun event. He goes out of his way to ensure you don't get left behind. An overall great, effective, and respected Professor.
Professor Riggs is understanding and patient with our level of understanding. He makes the class joke and helps us ease our anxieties about the projects and subject matter.
Helpful and friendly
Professor Riggs is a great teacher to take if you have to take a CIS class. Even though this topic might be on the boring side, he makes the class enjoyable and likes to hear from the students. The assignments can be a little complicated and challenging, but he is good on helping you just have to ask. Homework was assigned but not overwhelming.
Professor Riggs helps you walk through assignments in class step by step and does a thorough job of making sure everyone is caught up, and not getting left behind. He doesn't leave much up to interpretation and is usually pretty detailed in his instructions.
Nathan is great, very helpful and friendly.
The professor Riggs is very good at teaching. His style is clear and organized. He was very effective in delivering the materials and helping us in through the assignments
Nathan Riggs was an easy class to me, the only ever complaints I had was his longer lectures (2 hours once a week) where a lot of the material we would work on only took me 30 minutes compared to others who may have been distracted on cell phones etc. But overall if you need the class and have 2 hours to kill every week go for it!
He super understanding gives instructions to benefit you for your future. He takes the time to know you while popping in a few dad jokes here and there. He gives you plenty of opportunities for extra credit. He is overall outstanding teacher learned a lot in my course.
The teacher has an excellent grasp on the material and has an advanced ability to pass that knowledge on to students. Cannot recommend any higher.
Pretty easy class going over the basics of how to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Detailed instructions for assignments and he answers any questions you may have.
Professor Riggs' CIS105 class is very straightforward if you attend class. He is always willing to help and explain things and allows time to work on assignments in class.
I would recommend this professor for anybody taking this course. He is helpful and has alot of knowledge.
Professor Riggs was delightful to have as a professor. He encourages the class to participation and made my learning experience fun.
Very helpful and always good with communication
Professor Riggs provides an open learning environment for CIS105. He encourages students to speak up when they are not understanding material. One thing I enjoy about his class in particular is that he is incredibly receptive to feedback. Often he asks the class how assignments or quizzes felt and then makes adjustments based on the class feedback.
Professor Riggs is straightforward with his assignments and lectures. He goes of material and sometimes the material no longer works well, or our program doesn't have the exact same features. Either way, he is able to adapt and improvise to still get the lesson across. He can improve by grading faster.
He's a great professor, not too much work but they are meaningful. The one down side how long he takes to reply, but other than that simple class and not wasting time.
Prof. Riggs is knowledgeable and willing to help students. He allows class time to complete assignments.
Come to class and do the assignments!!!!!
He's very interactive either his students and talks with the class
Professor Riggs displays great mannerisms within the classroom and is highly interactive with students. If you ask a lot of questions he is a patient teacher and will take time to explain the answer. Homework and assignments are easy if you read the material assigned.
The tasks can be dense but he does a great job explaining and gives plenty of time to finish. As long as you show up and ask questions you should do great!
Professor Riggs is super funny and tells cool life stories! He doesn't assign a lot of homework, we do most of our work in class and can work in a group for projects. He answers all of our questions, not matter how many we have and is very respectful. We play kahoot sometimes which is also super fun! I would definitely recommend Professor Riggs!
Professor Riggs is a great instructor for CIS105. The class material isn't too hard to follow, and the grading is very clear and fair. He also offers extra credit opportunities, which really helps boost your grade if needed. Overall, a good professor who genuinely wants students to succeed.
Professor Riggs is super funny and has some interesting life stories! There was almost never homework since we do most of our work in class, and can work in a group for projects. He answers all of our questions, no matter how many we have and is very respectful. We play kahoot sometimes which is also super fun!
Pro Riggs is active to help slow student and give chance for all to catch up with lesson, his teaching style is easy to understand and TEXT BOOK if provided will be an advantage.
Professor Riggs has been a great professor. He lists very clear expectations on assignments and projects. He allows you to work in groups and if you finish in class, then you're done with homework for the week. Our 3-hour classes just fly by because he keeps making small talk and cracking jokes.
This professor is great! Easy to understand and very helpful! His assignment instructions can be a little hard to understand but he gave extra credit for any mistakes in his writing. A very easy beginner friendly class for sure! Highly recommend!
Mr. Riggs was an awesome professor however the class was long and in person work during that time made it feel even longer, but Mr Riggs did help break up that feeling by being engaging and helpful during the work.
Easy to understand and follow
He's cool. Sometimes took a while to grade work, but I liked the class regardless.
Mr. Riggs was great and was very engaging with his students
I enjoyed my Professor. He cares and makes sure class is not torture with his humor. He is clear with instruction and helps if you are lost.
Mr. Riggs teaches the class well and answers any questions you may have. The class is not only easy, but teaches you some genuinely interesting things and all it requires is that you pay attention so you don't fall behind. Mr. Riggs is funny and helpful when it comes to questions, he sees what's wrong and immediately teaches you how to fix it.
Nice professor, some of the work is slightly challenging but he helps you through it. If you keep up with the work you'll be fine.
This class was really useful if you need extra help with any Microsoft related programs. The professor instructions aren't the clearest, but he is there to advise you if you have any question so it wasn't a big deal but if you were to do anything ahead of time, you might get points mark off because of the lack of instruction, just tell him.
This class is a really easy A if you show up and do the work, he has lots of extra credit options so even if you were to miss an assignment you can easily make up the points. He is always happy to help and answer any questions you might have and keeps the class engaged. I would definitely take this class again.
Excellent professor with clear and straightforward instructions. While attendance wasn't mandatory, most of the work was completed during class, so I highly recommend attending regularly. He's very understanding and genuinely strives to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Not a particularly difficult class, especially if you keep up with the work. Homework is rare, as most assignments can be completed during class. If you don't manage to do so, there's plenty of time to get it done before the next class. Gives ample opportunity for extra credit. Always willing to help out if you've got questions or are struggling.
Good class to learn how to do different things on a computer. Some of the assignment are more computer based then iPad so there's some things your going to have to skip since iPad doesn't have the same technology as a computer.
Very respectful of your time and willing to work with you. Would recommend.
He explains with great patience. Easy to understand and follow along.
Very good at communicating when you have issues on assignments.
Very important not to miss class, because assignments are given there with credits.
He's very kind and takes time to make sure everyone understands the material before moving forward so no one is left behind. Getting ahold of him is somewhat difficult, however he's extremely understanding and helpful and is willing to help you achieve success in this class.
No complaints with Mr.Riggs
I was online but the work was very clear and direct and he was easy to access outside of the class.
Mr. Riggs is very patient and supportive. The course material was very straight forward and easy to follow. If you had any questions in class he was sure to answer them before moving forward.
My professor is incredibly supportive, patient, and always makes learning easier. I am grateful for their guidance.
Professor Riggs class was awesome! Very easy to navigate online and enjoyed having discussions about how technology ties into real life situations.
Simple online course
Balancing work and school can be challenging so I appreciate how straightforward the course has been. Prof Riggs seems sincere and is considerate of everyone's time.
He is very patient and understanding. He walks with you step by step when doing an assignment in class and lets you work in groups.
He gives great feedback, assigns a good workload it isn't overbearing, and he gives great feedback. I would for sure take again.
Worth it in the end.
Very nice professor! I would take his class again. Professor Riggs is quick to respond and very understanding!
responsive
Expect to wait a ton for your homework to be graded (unless it's missing or late). Don't expect this professor to reply or give feedback.
I enjoyed taking this course. Professor Riggs course taught me how to better my technology skills.
Chill person.
Makes assignments clear when due, with schedule being clear.
He's very helpful with the projects and gives you enough time to complete them. Also, he is very lenient with grading. Generally, a professor I'll take again.
great professor
Good Professor.
Professor Riggs teaches the material in a clear, organized, and approachable way. Their explanations are easy to follow, and the step-by-step structure of each module makes the content understandable even for students new to technology. I appreciate how professionally everything is presented and how effectively the concepts are communicated.
Good instructor, always has positive attitude.
Gives plenty of time to work on assignments in class and is very helpful if you need clearer instructions.
Professor Riggs is super helpful, easy to follow, and goes out of his way to make class a positive experience. Assignments are not difficult and clear instructions/timelines are provided in person and through Canvas.
Fair to a fault
Jeopardy should be worth more than 25 points. Otherwise fine.
Pretty chill . Some long assignments sometimes.
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