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Professor Ponton does not answer a single email. His test are the hardest I have taken, probably because he spends more than half of the class talking about topics that are irrelevant to the class. He does not respect his office hours so good luck trying to reach him outside of class. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
TAKE HIM. What a beautifil mind he has. I'm a straight A student and ge TEACHES. Won't give you a free pass if you are a bad student and don't study. 5 stars !!!
I went to his office and he explained what I could not understand in the book. Helpful and committed . Thank you Dr Ponton
He has a sense of humor. His assignments are easy. Exams are mostly multiple choice. He is flexible and reassuring. I got an AAAA Sooo EXCITED
This guy is slower than a turtle, 70 question midterm and final only 90 minutes, at least 15 are graphs. If you like tough this is your guy!!
I work HARD in school and I had this professor twice this semester. I'm going to be honest it was not fun. He doesn't answer emails. Doesn't care if your wifi went down during your exam and you just take the grade you get. Gives way too much homework and the lectures or not good at all. I have had my fair share. Don't take him.
I have never left reviews for any of my professors in the two years Ive been at MDC, but this guy is the exception of you arent prepared to teach yourself dont take this class. No matter how many times you email him he does not answer them and is super strict about attendance and participation. Everyone in my class was lost/teaching themselves.
He helped me with the Final at 11 pm. His exam is 60 NOT 70 and easy. If you don't have the mental capacity, do take some easy professor. He teaches and prepares true winners. Going to Princeton
He makes it Economicseasy. Lukes to probe if you understand. Excellentissimo profesore
Thank you for all your help throughout this long semester Professor and for what you bring to the classroom: Respect, professionalim and endless motivation.
I highly recommend this professor. I just finished his Final and a rewarding economics semester and experience. Thank you, Mr. Ponton for everything!
listen to what i say, DONT TAKE HIM. you won't learn anything, he goes after class time, and blames everyone besides himself,(technology, class is too short etc...) if you sent him an email you would be lucky if he responds back after couple of days. the good thing about him is that he gives agenda in the beginning of class.
professor ponton is overall a good professor. he explains the subject well and shares a lot of his knowledge. I had him for this semester and last semester, and I enjoyed taking those classes. I got the last semester an A and this semester a B. you should take him for any eco classes
Excellent Economist. He's fantastic He. gives good examples, gets you involved, offers help in and out of office. The exams are similar to the homework, and hes just so nice overall. Will drop two lowest grades for quiz and homework. clear syllabus.
Super
Prof. Ponton is excellent as a professor and as a person.
Solid professor. accessible/motivational/ clear explanations
I recommend this person 100%. Clear at explananing economics. Uses technology and interacts with students with enthusiam
Very good experience . Flexible and understanding. Good
Excellent professor
Good at explainig things clearly. He offeres handouts/PPT and makes it intetesting.
This professor was recommended to me. Will take him for another course. His cheduling was very clear and helpful. The midterm and final aren't proctored per se so that helps a lot. I really recommend him.
ONE OF THE IF NOT THE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD.
What an excellent professor. I just signed up for his class. I have a very positive impression of how well organized he is! He has a strong presence. I recommend him with no reservations. He was recommended to me by a friend. He's impressively good!
He makes me motivated to learn. He creates a Zoom acct for meetings. I like that. He is well-organized and shows respect for online students. Solid choice for me!
This professor is one of my best experiences. He's very reassuring and patient. Always invites you to see him during office hours .If you need him, he's there for you. Excellent individual and professor.
This professor is not it. He's a nice person but when it comes to teaching he is the worst. Spends more than half the class talking about none related topics and then expects you to stay after class has ended. Midterms and finals aren't easy so you won't pass them by just winging it. If you have other options go for it, instead of this guy.
Excellent professor. Well-organized and always prepared. Explains subject matter clearly for what is otherwise a dense topic. Highly recommend him
This professor knows his stuffy. This class is not easy but this guy made it much easier to me on my last attempt. A friend recommended me to him. Good choice-Try not to think you get a free ride for slacking off-you have to do your part and then you'll be fine with him.
Good professor. Flexible but serious about student success and expectations Follows syllabus and writes objectives on agenda. Makes you learn your economics
Thank you Professor Ponton for helping your students and for your passion.
This course is not easy but he makes easier. I've taken him back to back and you learn your stuffy with this professor. Gives study guide and lots of feedback on work done plus practice. Asks questions to probe your understanding. Drops two lowest grades at the end. One would have to be a real schnook not to try to learn with Mr. Ponton
Excellent class and professor!!! Take him and you will learn with no stress.
Very helpful and approachable person. QUICK response to emails or concerns. He is interesting and knows how to explain ideas clearly. FAIR and clear grading and drops two lowest grades at the end.
This professor is amazing. Why? 1. Highly organized 2. Clear grading 3. Fair-drops lowest homework grade and quiz 4. Listens and explains ECO like the expert he is in his field 5. So, it is a must-take professor for this classes which are not easy-he motivated me to learn.
He's really GOOD! Just try either ECO 2013 or ECO 2023! Took them both with him this summer- Amazing! learning experience. In all honesty- You never feel alone with this professor!!He explains difficult concepts/provides Zoom meetings on a one-to one with students online----Thank you, Prof. Ponton!!!!
Simply put: he's there for us as students. Serious and well respected professor. He only cares that students learn and survive in a good job out there. I thank him for that -100%
Excellent experience.
Excellent Professor. I took both of the ECO's with him this summer. He guides you the whole way in an equally organized way. He gives you feedback periodically/sends out performance alerts/ and communicates a lot via announcements with students. If you do the work, you will be rewarded by your efforts. I truly recommend this excellent professor.
Superb experience. If you are serious about learning and doing the work, Prof. Ponton is THE one. He offers a clear/fair grading criteria and keeps the class engaged and well-informed through Blackboard. If I went badly in his class , it was because of me since he gives you all it takes to make us succeed. I appreciate that in any professor
I took him back to back this summer and it was a stress- free and enjoyable experience. I took his blended Macro course in summer A and his online class. Well-organized, lots of info to keep us focused on the work. Great calendar with info to pace work online. I highly recommend this teacher at MDC!
I recommend him with 5 stars. This review is for his second course I mentioned below. I meant 5 stars.
Simply awesome Professor!
Class is not easy. The professor is excellent. Assigns walks guidelines and walks you through everything. Highly approachable and ready to help us if we need him.
I'm takin him back to back. Hald way into semester . He is highly organized and keeps you well inforned with calendar and announcements. Responds quickly too! Highly recommended
I just started his online class. This professor is organized and you can tell by the amount of information he puts out and his clear syllabus guidelines.
This profesdor deserves 5 stars. thats what I meant on comment right below. I took his other Micro and he is really accurate and organized. I forgot to mention his study guides to help us students on Midterm and Finals. With him no serious person can get lost or confused.
I chose this professor bc of the good reviews he had on here. Idk if he's different when taking his course in person but online it's a nightmare. He is impossible to get in touch with. He gave 70% of the class 0's on MULTIPLE assignments that were not on the calendar OR syllabus. After reaching out, he didn't budge. Bruh 70% of the class!!!!
I'm currently taking his online Micro course. I have an A in hos class. The class is not easy but he is impeccable when it comes to organization. If you don't so well you're not reading his CALENDAR. Blame it on you. No one will pass you for doing nothing!
I'm currently taking his online Micro course. I have an A in his class. The class is not easy but he is impeccable when it comes to organization. If you don't do well you're not reading his CALENDAR. Blame it on you. No one will pass you for doing nothing! He is accessible and replies to me always and the whole class. Excellent indeed!
He is GOOD!!!!! Gives you handouts/ class feedback/is flexible/ responds to students quickly. My friend recommended him to me. I'm taking his class next semester on campus definitely too! Nice!
This man is AWESOME!!! He was recommended to me by other students who are taking currently taking his ECO courses. Form your own conclusion but he is GOOD indeed, in and outside the classroom. He's passionate, cares about my success, offers help . I must say, thank you, Prof. Ponton
This professor is very good and professional. Makes you work to learn. So you feel you leave the classroom with something "else' you were not expecting. Tell you, this guy makes me think! He's teaching thru MDC live ECO next Spring 2022, so I'm registered for that one.
-This professor is very good and professional. Makes you work to learn. So you feel you leave the classroom with something "else' you were not expecting. Tell you, this guy makes me think! He's teaching thru MDC live ECO next Spring 2022, so I'm registered for that one.-meant 5 starts!
This professor I will take next semester back-to-back for both GEB 1011 and ECO 2013. I'm taking he's Saturday Micro class at present and the impression is beyond my expectations in all honesty. The class is not easy but he's there for you. Do his homework, attend lectures and take his quizzes and you'll succeed.
Cares for students but does unintentional damage. Messy! Agenda would often be illegible and rarely posted on blackboard. Some assignment details only mentioned verbally?? Everything just felt unclear, and we were not following the course schedule. Frequently wasted class time and went overtime. He seems to struggle back in-person, so chose wisely.
This professor is excellent. If there's anything that comes to mind is his organization. He has everything clearly stated in BB along with syllabus plus gives you an agenda every class so we don't feel lost on what's to be covered. If you are lost, you are the "messy" student, he gives us all necessary tool to be organized and pass the course.
He is absolutely recommendable. I'm just about to take my second ECO with him and he's consistent all the way. I plan to take his GEB 1011 since he teaches that as well. My best friend told me that ithis class is also good and interesting with him! His calendar is superb- I wish he taught more classes as electives, though
dont know wuts up with these ratings cuz i had a completely diff experience. rarely updates calendar page, lots of tangents and trivia during lectures. quiz content and chap readings didnt align. didnt answer emails. nice guy, but all over the place as a prof. ended up teaching myself for the semester. finals are apparently gonna be in person :'(
Excellent Professor. If you don't know how to write, of course you won't understand him-He's beyond you. He does not require a calendar b/c he is in person -this goes to the wise guy before me-The guy is good through and through-If you don't belong in college, don't blame it on the professor. Came from Wolfson to take him down at Padron-5 stars!
This professor was recommended to me. Excellent business class. I'm planning to take his ECO courses next year. Clear grading, course consistent with syllabus . He's highly organized organized gives you study guides too! , and lots of participation. I highly recommend Dr. Ponton
He is really good. we are about to conclude his GEB course and he is a repeat professor for many of us in the classroom. He's also flexible but serious about our responsibilities as students. Wish he taught more courses at MDC!
Very good experience. I took a mini course with him . He teaches MDC live next semester. He gives you homework , quizzes , and a paper with guidelines. I got motivated to learn with him Macro. Good teacher and respectful of everyone.
This teacher is the worst teacher I ever had he gave too much work In short periods of time and when you email him he makes you feel stupid and gives you one sentence replies that make you feel incompetent do not take the teacher if I could give him a zero on the rating I would give him a zero. 4 pages essays ! And 60 questioned exam ?!? Run !
Excellent professor. He makes interesting and understandable an otherwise difficult class. took him for mini term excellent
He is AWESOME!!!!
I really learned business with him Just took his Final. Everything is in the study guide! I feel good! I will take Micro with him next semester. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to really learn!
The absolute worst decision I made was to take this professor. He is not helpful and lacks communication skills. He does not answer calls nor emails. This was a 6-8 week course and he crammed so much work into this tiny window. It was beyond ridiculous. Two 4 page essays and so much more. I don't recommend! Find someone who really cares.
Horrible instructor!!!!!!! Run and find another professor that responds to his emails and cares about his students.
Just took his final. I contacted him to his office and Mr. Ponto responded and solved my internet issue and got back to me to reassure me. I'm grateful for that a lot. Thank you, sir!
One truly excellent and helpful teacher. He responded emails in the system on the same day in Blackboard. I contacted him to his office and he kindly help me. I with no reservations recommended him to anyone!
This class was fun with him. He made it real interesting. He creates a link to communicate with his class students very effectively. He gave us study guides and great lectures. Writes good notes on board. Very student centered and caring!
Good professor. He seems to care a lot for his students. Sends announcements about due dates periodically in BB. He makes class interesting. Made me think!
Super good. He communicates continually in BB. Reminds you of tests and gives good feedback so you're not left guessing. He is a philisopher as most of economists are. His office is a mini- museum. impressive fellow
Just took Micro. Excellent for a rather difficult class. He gives us the tools to come through . I do recommend Mr. Jeovanny Ponton
Just finished his Micro course. Excellent experience . His class is well-stuctured. Follows syllabus and writes a clear agenda. Drops two lowest quizzes at the end and lowest homework. Definitely, I'll take him again and I will recommend him to anyone serious about economics!
Professor Ponton was very helpful throughout the semester. He builds expectations that are realistic. He was in his office to assist us whenever in doubt. Explains things clearly using many examples. Solid professor.
Thank you Professor for helping during a short semester and for your assistance.
I had an issue with Final and called him to his office four times and he patiently helped to resolve the issue. I'm extremely grateful for that. That said, do the work and you'll be fine. He communicates effectively.
Excellent professor. All agenda was clear from the beginning. The study guides and PPT's proved very important to do well. I recommend Mr Ponton 100%.
Good class on business. He's fair and listens to us as students .
Took him for a short six week semester. He covered everything and gave us practice on content. Intense class due to its short duration but doable. He helped us in every way.
Excellent professor.
I took him for Macro this semester. He tells it like it is. Cares about student success and will help you like in other comment by student, he's fair but do no think you'll get a free pass for doing nothing or not enough.
Excellent professor. He helped understand economics. I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Eco well.
Excellent and fun class. The process made it interesting by showing real life examples of business applications. He is good
Good class. He drops two lowest quizzes and homework at the end. He gives feedback on progress alerts. The group projects were fun!
Took him for online course cuz he was recommend to me by friend. He's got a calendar with all due assignments posted. Responded super quick to emails. Lots of homework but great class. You follow due dates and you will not complain-it's all there! He's good at informing!
Good class and professor. I'll take his GEB live course next Spring 2022! Gives good feedback! Drops two lowest grades on quizzes
This class requires reading and analysis but he assigns enough work consistent with quizzes/exams. His syllabus was clear and agenda well explained on whiteboard every time. He makes me think about current events . Explains clearly by prvoviding examples as well.
Good class and the professor explains well the concepts.
This class ain't easy cuz you have to do a lot of work but I took it and did well in part due to his study guides and review practice problems. I like that he is humble and listens to me. Was never intimidated to ask him for help. Very approachable indeed!
Great class. I highly recommend him.
Good class He has a clear grading style.
He teaches welk. The class requires full commitment since it is intense. My anxiety was reduced by his advice. One major paper due at end which is required of this course. Very good.
Mr. Ponton is an excellent professor. He explained clearly and builds positive expectations.
You have to read but the class is easy. His tests are consistent with homework and study guides. He gives lots of examples to explain concepts and scenarios. Very good experience overall
You have to read a lot cuz it's all online but he gave us study guides that helped a lot. His grading is fair and follows syllabus.
He gives out lots of homework since it is not an easy class. Tests and quizzes follow from homework That said,he helps you understand by making you practice and once you are into it, it all makes sense. That was my experience. Do the work and you'll be fine. The man won't give you a free pass you for doing little, though. Excellent choice for me.
I have to say I really learned in this class about how the world of business works. Solid professor and serious about his work. He has a sense of humor that helped engage the class . I had him for Macro too last spring. No regrets!
Excellent . All clear with this professor.
He gives good feedback. His lectures are good for taking notes. He also gives clear explanations. You do a lot of homework that also helps. He is flexible too.
This professor is good. Just had a Live course with him. Explains well everything! All good. He's sharp and helpful.
He is understanding. Took pressure away by telling class how to succeed. Not an easyy class but he helps with practice and does lots of problems by asking students to test our understanding. Very good
Bro, he's good in every way. Gives one paper atthe end. the bro before me is fake. The professor can't be too confusing when you got a B, right, wise guy! He is really good. Tell it like it is and don't be misleading to others, bro.
Thank you professor for allowing me the override into your class. This professor was recommended to me. He is good at teaching and respects my concerns too. The class is interesting. I do recommend him. He is patient and explains everything in the agenda on detail. That is always useful.
Excellent professor. Good at making things clear about homework.
He is easy going and makes us participate to learn.
He is good . The course is intense and not easy bur he helps us to do well. This professor knows his stuffy and knows how to explain it well which is as important .
He assigns a lot of work but it hepls to understand the material. He is approachable too.
He is good and I enjoy his Live courses. He explains everything clearly in his agenda and works many examples. I think he is very good at teaching too.
All good with this professor. Clear explanations
I'm taking him for Live courses and he is good in person and online just the same. He is acute and flexible. well-balanced in terms of fairness and class expectations . A+
Mr Ponton is good and patient as a professor. He is kind but serious about work too. Goes over many examples that helped me understand
He is real good I recommend him if you 're serious about learning. He is demanding but flexible . Read on time , submit the homework and you'll have no problems
This professor is good .
Clear expectations. Clear explanations. clear-minded reasoning by this instructor who feels approachable.
This man flexible and CARES about how Iearn and apply learning to practical real-life settings. He personally stimulated me to learn!
This man is a teacher in every way! Not an easy class but he's there to help me.
This professor talks a lot so it's hard to fall asleep in his class because he will ask you to participate. He is always eager to engage the class and gives you different stuff so you would not expect the same thing always. He is willing to help if needed.
THIS MAN IS THE REAL DEAL. THE PROFESSOR IS SOLID LIKE A ROCK.
Very good prodesdore and caring too
Super helpful and great in detail. He tells you what to do . Tests are simple. Very good. The homework helps a lot too.
Excellent experience. This professor literally walks you to do what you need.
I'm a dual enrollment student. He is good giving classes through Zoom. He engages me and I think many others as well. Goes over lots of material. He is well-organized and to the point! I will recommend him a lot if you want to understand economics- I did!
He really explains stuff well and makes us participate. He checks for our understanding by asking questions. Will keep you connected. Highly energetic and passionate about Eco. He is respectful and serious about student learning.
Took this blended course and had no regrets. Eco is not easy but Mr. Pontono made it a more doable, understandable, and stress-free experience for me. For example, he prepared us in class by giving us a lot of practice from problems and worksheets he assigned that helped me a lot. He's real good and therefore recommend him strongly to anyone
Super interesting course. Good calendar containing all information
Great sense of humor. This professor seems to enjoy dealing with students. class is not easy but he will guide you. you study, you will pass but expect no free ride for doing little. Flexible but serious about ECO.
He has an engaging teaching style. Prof Pontono likes to interact with his students and doees not take our understanding for granted. He was available to answer emails from me or to clarify questions. I will unreservedly recommend him in all objectivity. He has also an approachable demeanor/personality that I also found very helpful.
His Business class was fun and interesting. He has a sense of humor which adds to the good classroom vibe. He teaches Eco too at MDC which is great.
Mr. Ponton is a very good teacher. He has a good disposition and his teaching is acute. I will like his other course in Eco with him next semester.
This professor delivers good stuff big time. Walks us through our understanding like a master indeed!
I like the way he teaches. He makes it relevant to our lives as students. Straight and to the point. This professor goes over stuff real well.
Great class and the teacher helps a lot too. Class is rather easy. Keep up with homework and everything makes sense.
This Professor is bright, not because of what's expected but because you wouldn't expect. He keeps me going and he makes one think about Econ which is very interesting.
He is good and explains well the subject matter. He is forthcoming The class requires an essay on Macro topic. He gives extra quizzes to help boost average. He explains in detail what is important.
I took his Micro for which there are no papers. He assigns handouts and worksheets. He is good at explaining and at giving examples.
Taking him for spring. this man is good and keeps me going at night in his class. Interesting class about business. Good info and good professor. Good study guides help too
Smooth and clear professor
Good. Helpful to help when we request appt. Gives good examples.
I think he's a wonderful professor for his command of the subject and personality. I went to see him to his Padron office and was not disappointed. Thank you Professor Ponton
I took his mini term class online and it was very hard. A lot of homework that is due practically every single day and the midterm is like 2 weeks after you start the class and the final is when school ends. He is very firm with due dates. He does answer emails fast but that is about it.
The professor has an art. He has good information in his head and conveys it clearly and simply.
This has been the worst professor I have ever had in my entire educational career. It's hard to understand what he is saying. He gets off topic unbelievably easy and doesn't accept questions during class time, only after. He also "forgets" to record lessons and is a blatant liar and will argue with you and gas light you. he skips over material.
I sent professor Ponton an email. He is simply and amazingly a caring and well-organized professor whose presence we all felt due to his friendly reminders and alerts. Even if my grade had been a failing one, this would have not obfuscated my mind to blame it on him. This is the second class I took with him, one in person, one online!
This professor is phenomenal. class not easy but he's there to help us understand and to prepare us all for quizzes, tests. Gives us checklists, rubrics, etc
He is a good professor but I just wish he spent less time pressuring students to answer questions and instead taught more. He should also be more organized, the first day of class we were struggling to find the zoom code lol. I did like how he made the class time fly by, and his sense of humor, he also gave us extensions when we were struggling.
This teacher is really excellent. I agree with the previous student in that time flies by in his class. I really recommend him for being fair, caring, and for advising me about my career path. Thank you with high gratitude, Professor Ponton
It was excellent taking Prof. Ponton. It was a mini term and we got so much out of his teaching.
The GEB course was very interesting. He showed us the importance of this class for our daily, practical lives. He explained everything real well and he didn't just assigned work. Prof. Ponton delivers.
This teacher I took for MDC Live courses. He is really unique. Very effective using Zoom online. 'Unique' not b/c he teaches what we'd expect but because one learns what one 'd quite expect. I highly recommend him
Let's be clear the class is not easy although he's there for me. I think that's what makes it somewhat 'easy'. I agree he gives you what you wouln't expect, which makes time fly by. Lots of homework but if you don't leave it all to the end, you will be fine.
Took him back to back his two Eco courses. Micro was easier b/c no papers are required- Professor Ponton combines lectures with in-class activities[worksheets] to check on class progress. I graduated this last April and he's in my shortlist of really remarkable MDC professors.
This man is sublime. It is just how he explains things and why that I found captivating. He makes class interesting as he throws unexpected things at you to make you think. Draw your own but he's really good if you care about learning Eco.
Very smooth Live class. He explained everything clearly. No required essays plus gave a lot of chances to improve grades like extra quizzes/homework.
I would not recommend this professor as he only cared about his views and was not flexible. He doesnt own up this his incorrect due dates on syllabus and is terrible with communication. He doesn't respond to emails or black board messages what so ever but yet demands we do and constantly untruthful about it. He doesnt keep his word and grading is F
terrible, terrible, terrible, I dont wish his teaching on anyone. he doesnt allow for questions to be asked and yet he calls on your randomly and doesnt let you speak. He shows lack of consideration and he is not consistent with his words. Does not respond clear nor at all to emails/messages, you will work your tail off and your grades not match
Thank you Professor Ponton for everything. You are a shining star and I appreciate that in any professor. I truly appreciate your challenges b/c you don't make of us feel inept by giving us an easy ride like a few incapable students might expect. Your integrity speaks for you, doctor
Took him for mini term. Live course. All clear and fair with this excellent professor. He guided us as a composer does his orchestra
He's interesting and insightful. Short mini term.Clear and to the point! He led us as a maestro does his orchestra
This teacher is real GOOD. He has a clear mind with a clear purpose with a clear understanding and a welcoming disposition for an effective anticipation/approach to effect positive results! 10 stars please!
I took this class during Spring 2022 mini term. The professor was there all the time, pushing us on! A rather easy class with losts of interesting business info! but you have to do the homework and attend lectures.
I think he is really good. He teaches well the stuff.
I don't know but he is simply incredible. I'm not talking about the obvious which is his ability to deliver his stuff but more than that: this professor is acute in other subjects and he can deliver on them too. Hoe do I know? I asked him pointblank and he did not dissapoint me to say the least. His ECO class is smooth, he send us emails, etc
Professor Ponton is good. He teaches with a passion and explains clearly everything you need to know and do. I really recommend him.
This professor communicated throughout the semester and has a clear course of action. Always sends messages about work due in the calendar.
He is truly excellent. The man enjoys teaching and inspires too.
The course was high paced b/c it was only 6 weeks. I was recommended to him and no regrets. If you stick to the calendar you will succeed. He reminds us of this on the syllabus plus sends announcements. He "feels" present because of his feedback.
Simply amazing experience. I took him and super clear in all respects.
Not an easy class but the professor is excellent, particularly for a short semester. I will take everything he teaches at MDC!
Great organization. Class well set up in calendar. The teacher gives study guides.Excellent
He's a real tour de foce. you feel this professor's presence even in total darkness. Kunheit und hervorragend! Danke herr Professor!
Helpful, caring, and skillful-More interesting than I thought possible for an ECO course! Much impresssed.
Simply a great professor for any institution. This instructor will surpise you (positively) in more than one way. Super interesting, asks you for your thinking, -not his- and clarifies stuff by explaining the details from the bottom up. I just took him for summer A. Not just 'another' required, boring class. This is art!
Took him for blended and the man is really good. Clear syllabus. helps by rounding off final grades. He took us to explore data which makes the class more interesting. Good historical videos on Keynes and podcasts from the Fed !
Professor Ponton was great. He explained all well. He gave a lot of ideas in the real world to set up our own business. Interesting and easy class.
We had 17 lessons over the course of six weeks with numerous subtopics, homework/tests in each lecture. He made an effort to fit too much into the time we had. The fact that he constantly ran over class time because he took attendance at the end kept us from moving on to the next lesson.
Took him for ECO 2013 Live-He is real JEWEL.Did not get an A but I can give unbiased and true opinion. Only 1 essay, NOT 6 like the crazy reviewer below suggested and he said it's mandatory as per MIAMI-DADE so we ALL have to do it. He Explained everything on agenda and syllabus, and gave a lot of study guides. I really recommend him to learn well
He is very good.
Every day he would put an agenda, out of the agenda, he would either cover one thing or not cover anything at all. We were always behind because he wouldn't cover the chapters. There would be some classes where he wouldn't even cover anything. Towards the end of the semester, he was so behind he would teach 3 chapters per day.
Mr. Ponton is anazing. He always teaches to make us think how to apply what we learn in the real world. I will definitely recommend him.
Mr. Ponton is amazing. He always teaches to make us think how to apply what we learn in the real world. I will definitely recommend him. Good business class too.
Excellent teacher. Well organized and lets students participate and think. Awesome experience!
The class is not easy since you have to do the normal stuff for lots of homework but that said, he's there to help and offers his help and guidance. Very forthcoming as a professor!
He is an exemplary teacher whose ego does not stand in the way to enrich student's learning. He is humble as the true select ones are !
Great personality and cool professor, but his class was all over the place. Messy agenda, many struggled, and would get off topic many times. Voice was annoying which was hard to learn from his lectures. Barely passed his class. Also the reviews are 100% fake
Great . I learned. If you cannot ace his class don't blame this professor. IT's you!!!. I got a B and agree that class is not easy, but if you expect a free ride, this man is not the one for you! Just don't call it fake because you are not particularly successful. Get real and fair as an open mind is. I recommend this teacher in all objectivity
If you read as he recommends you for each chapter, you'll be O.K. I did that exactly and aced his class. if you stay behind and let work accumulate, it's game over as you cannot keep pace. He is kind and forthcoming and serious as a professor. He seems to love his economics. Highly recommended.
All made clear from start. Shows connection among assignments. No fuss, no mess with this professor who made an otherwise heavy class into an interesting one .
Easy class abour business , excellent teacher. Simple group projects.
Mr. Ponton was very helpful. He finds a way to explain ideas clearly and without the fluster. He goes out of his way to motivate us. I liked that we did projects to share points with others. He likes you to participate and to think. I will take his other courses if available
Very good at connecting class with professional goals. He was helpful by giving chances for my improvement
Must admit he's good and down to the point in what's important.
He made easy an otherwise demanding class. Good at throwing at us unexpected things which motivated me into the subject.
Excellent impression
I'm taking this professor's online class. So far, excellent communication and feedback. Class calendar is organized and clear with due dates. His Zoom meetings help a lot for feedback purposes. He is very approachable .
He is an amazing professor, he makes difficult things easy in the way he explains them. Tests were not easy but if you do the homework and study the review he gives you will do good.
Sends tooooo much Homework weekly and quizzes( 1/2 per week), Gets off topic while teaching, and when class finished is when he starts teaching the topic for 15 min extra, barely understand his teaching, and talks too much.
I like his teaching style and the way he interacts
Excellent professor and class too. He is really into teaching. Not a difficult class if you do homework and participate in groups
An excellent professor. Mr Ponto makes things clear and follows clear directions to orient us on projects and tests, etc.
He is good and gives a lot of homework in economics. I did it and did well in his class
Excellent professor. The class was intense b/c it was eight weeks long only. He was helpful and flexible with the work.
This teacher helped me think more clearly about economics and to understand it better. He uses scenarios to help students 'see' the big picture.
He is great. He is fair and flexible too.
Great professor. Group projects work well. Rather easy class if you project plua homework.
Great professor. Group projects work well. Rather easy class if you do projects plus do homework. The teacher makes learning fun too.
He is good as a teacher. Explains importance of business as a practical career.
This man teaches well. His class involves participation
He is good at explaining the topics. Simple Quizzes and 2 midterms. Do homework an you will understand
Class is not easy. you have to read but he is a very good professor .
Excellent. Flexible and laid back professor. He always has an agenda.
I also took his Macro course and just as excellent. Not an easy course but he helps you understand well muddy concepts. He responds quickly to emails. Clear syllabus and expectations. A great experience.
Thank you, Mr Ponton.
Course is intense because that's the nature of the course plus it is a mini term with lots of work. If you are organized, you will succeed- A so far, yay!. Work cannot be done all at once and you'll be frustrated like the previous classmate, I think. He has an organized course and no complaints. I strongly recommend the professor Ponton
Good professor. He teaches by making me participate. The class consists of group projects and quizzes.
Took him for Micro. Simply excellent
Just came out of a short mini term and not easy course and passed with a B thanks to Professor Ponton who made clear a lot of stuff for me. I plan to take him next class for Micro.
Interesting class. Two projects. Good teacher
This professor is good. He teaches well and listens to his students. You have to work hard but you learn.
He gives you a good agenda every time. well-organized.
Excellent professor. Interesting class about business
Excellent. The class is about the workings of the economy and how to calculate inflation, GDP, etc. you write papers about your topic in Macro.
Very awesome professor. You can tell he's really passionate about what he teaches. There's a lot of homework but it's not hard. Also a lot of quizzes, but you get two attempts. Tests make up a large portion of your grade, so be sure to study. Tests are proctored online. His essay assignment is easy, you're free to choose the topic. Solid, overall.
This man is great as a teacher. He removed two lowest quizzes and homework which boosted my grades. Thank you, Professor Ponton, for teaching this online course!
This professor teaches not an easy class extremely clearly. He gives lots of feedback on chap.problems plus worksheets. You have to really work for it but you learn your stuffy for years to come. Cheers to you, Professor!
Courteous. caring, organized. And he has a beautiful mind
Do not take this class on a 6 week semester and specially not with him. He never has time to cover all the material in one class because he spends too much time talking about things that are not important. 40+ questions quizzes and 50 question midterm and final.
Good class to lean about practical economics. Clear expectations by the professor. He uses Socratic method in teaching. Drops two lowest grades. 5 stars class and teacher
Good class to learn about practical economics. Clear expectations by the professor. He uses Socratic method in teaching. Drops two lowest grades. 5 stars class and teacher.
Great class. Short semester and good teacher too who explains what you need to know.
Magnificent command of subject matter. One tiny objection: he gives too much feedback
I took him for the fall semester and it was a complete disaster he is so hard to get in contact with and then will blame The STUDENTS for not being able to contact him. He will not help you with 1 point and wants to see his students fail. If you want a good grade AVOID HIM and DROP HIM.
Do not take this professor. This guy gives work like he is the only professor you have. He is rude and not helpful at all when you ask him a question. The class is not even hard and you can pass, but he gives to much homework. Most people take more than one class. The amount of assignments that count for a grade on mind tap are ridiculous.
Amazingly well-prepared and kind professor. He stays after class after the class is over to listen to students. Many of us in the class ask questions and he makes himself approachable in and out of the class. If I aced this course it was in part due Prof. Ponton's advice and clear expectations.I thank him immensely! 5 big stars for him indeed!
Simply amazing experience. Class ain't easy but he makes it simple. Good vibe in Classroom too.
Great teacher. Explains materal well.
Good learning environment. He assigns projects which are not difficult to do.
Fine professor/smooth class. Good flow and interaction. This man is a conductor!
What a teacher!.-Methodical, approachable, and actionable.
Thorough professor. Good organization and flow in the course.
I like his teaching and his way of doing things in the classroom.
This professor is really good. I learned a lot of stuff. Class is intro so not difficult either.
This professor is really good. I learned a lot of stuff. Class is intro so not difficult either. I made a error in rating him
Very Good . Only couple of projects and simple tests and quizzes
Excellent professor. Clear class expectations.
This class is intetesting. He walks thru everything you might need
Do the homework and you'll be fine. He gives you a lot of feedback so as to stay on track.
Very good through and through. Gets back to one quicky and has a generous predisposition. Will take in summer for ECO
this was an "easy " class per say. 3 discussions (one of them an essay) and LOTS of homework. Probably the only downside to this professor is the amount of MindTap assignments, I just think it was completely unnecessary. Take the class if you dont mind a large workload.
Lots of Cengage homework, 1-3 hours of total homework per week. Nonproctored quizzes are lengthy (30-50 questions, 40-50 minutes). Proctored (with camera) midterms and tests are just quiz questions combined. Expect to study independently. Would not recommend unless you are willing to put 3-5 hours of studying+homework per week.
This professor was extremely unorganized from day 1. No clear instructions, and when you can get a response from him, it's just a bunch of useless nonsense. Tons of homework. 5-8 hrs a night. No explanation for grades on discussions or projects and sometimes your grades will randomly change or disappear. He has no idea how to use blackboard. AVOID!
I always loved school but I am taking a semester off because his excessive workload has literally burnt me out. Quizzes every 3 days, 3+ minimum hours of Hw per chapter. I was on top of my work yet I've had to take days off work to keep up. I did not actually learn anything, I was too occupied with getting the many assignments turned in. -5/10 Run
Excellent class an semester. This professor was recommended to me. He takes his time explaining everything. Not an easy class but that's the nature of it. A+ instructor indeed!
Mr. Pinton thank you for answering my emails so quickly and for your patience and understanding. I learned so much in your online class. Thabk you for being undertanding
Thank you Professor for teaching at MDC. I will take your other class this summer too
I took him for online courses. Truth be told, If there is anything to Mr. Pontono is his organization. Never did I or my classmates had issues not understanding anything in his calendar we were like 40 super huge class. . He literally has ALL info you need in the calendar which agrees with the syllabus for due dates etc, exams, etc.
I love Professor Ponton. He explains and offers study guide with LOTS of feedback. If one does not learn, it is because one does not care. He gives his best. This fine professor will not give away the grade if you don't earn it or work hard for it. Blame on you, not on him really. NO free rides with him and I aced both eco courses with him!
Thank you Mr Ponton for being flexible.
Thank you for everything Mr Ponton.
Not an easy course but he made it possible by giving feedback, practice problems, study guides. Thank you for preparing me to learn, Mr. Ponton
Not an easy course but he made it possible . Thank you for preparing me to learn, Mr. Ponton
I took both of this professor classes and no complaints. This class requires a lot of homework but dont blame it on him. He is excellent and explains his stuffy. If you are not a good student, just avoid eco completely b/c you won't make it with ANY professor.
Excellent class and professor. Flexible and understanding
Interesting class and I learned to understand how the big economy works! He explained the impact of variables and their net effect which is difficult to grasp if you are new to this subject. He offers handouts, study guides and feedback too plus two lowest grades! You stick to his agenda and you won't miss a thing! A+ instructor really!!!!!
Great organization. All well set up. Excellent planning and execution of the objectives. I learned ECO at last after attending this class. Book is also easy to follow and he gives a fair amount of homework for practice. I strongly recommend this teacher who was also recommended to me!
Excellent intro to my major in business. He is real good at conveying ideas clearly. Do your homework and no issues. He is available when needed
Interesting class. You basically do modules in Canvas and you can work ahead. Very good
Excellent class and professor. Good explanation of subject matter
Taking him for summer. He is real good at explaining and giving you details not found in the book.The teacher keeps me updated regularly by sending emails!
Professor Ponto explains well. He is available during and after class. He is generous and respectful. Good flow and interaction
It was an intense class b/c it lasted for 6 weeks only in the summer. This Prof was clear and helpful plus gave us a lot of resources to do well
Excellent class about Economics.He talks and asks at random to see if you follow . He is highly recommended.
Good lectures. It was short semester which makes it more accelerated but the professor provided study guides and reviews. Gives a lot of repetition on what's important. Listen to him.
Really nice and considerate guy when it comes to the wellbeing of students. Summer classes are accelerated so lectures were heavy and everything else was simple.
Excellent and interesting class.
Easy syllabus, A LOT OF HOMEWORK. 3/4 hours per day. Tricky questions that lead you to fail. Not worth it
Good teacher at exlaining stuff. Good class
This professor talks a lot and explains the details well. He was recommemded to me by a friend. I have finally understood Eco! He offers help outside the class for this long blended course in his office. moderate work. So far so good!
Simply excellent teacher. not difficult to follow
DO NOT TAKE. SAVE YOUR SEMESTER. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND SAVE YOUR SANITY.
Has driven our class insane. We have reported him so many times and he is so sleazy he always gets his way. It is so unfair. His boss even told us he has so many reports about this guy that he feels sorry for us and its ridiculous we have to deal with it
Something due every single day. We had quizzes and project due on halloween and thanksgiving. We were all doing homework while our family had thanksgiving dinner and the entire college closed for the long weekend. This guy did not care. something due every single day. take him if you want to lose your mind and drop out forever.
He dims the light and passion out of anybody. he makes us hate economics. I was so passionate about this class but he has made me despise it. Every time I have to do something for this class(which is every day) I regret taking economics and hate it so much. he is the type that makes students hate a subject forever.
I can not stress enough how much we despise this guy. Our entire class is sick and tired. 80 assignments per week. something due everyday and midterm and final are proctored. He grades based on average so even if you spend hours trying your best your grade is still going to be average because he doesnt believe in passing students
This professor was by far the hardest not fair professor ever. He assigned way to much, and does not have sympathy for anyone whatsoever. Final and midterm are proctored! Literally, save yourself because I did not, and I should have but did not! So select someone else, that is all I am saying.
I think he is a fine, respectful teacher.Truth be told, He will not pass you for doing nothing but the guy is fair and responds to emails . I'm taking his other ECO class . His study guides made me ace his course!
Easy class if you do the homework . I agree with the other comment: His study guides are good. one group Project at the end.
This economics professor is an absolute disappointment. His lack of attention and unprofessional demeanor make it nearly impossible to succeed in his class. It's apparent that he pretends to be a good professor, but his actions speak otherwise. The minimal assistance provided is a disservice to students who genuinely seek guidance. Not Recommended.
Good lectures, responds quickly to messages, grading criteria is clear from the get-go. I learned a lot from this professor and would definitely recommend others to take him. My one complaint is that sometimes he fell behind in class due to being cut short by the period ending (and I had a regular 16-week, 75 minute course). VERY tough, though.
I have received an A in every single class I've taken up until this one where I passed with a C. I have never taken a class with this amount of work and everyone in the class struggled. We asked for a way to make it easier on us and were never met with a solution. I feel the professor could have done something to help us.
He is fair and really explains well. very polite too
The best professor in economics! My first class related to business I took it with this teacher and it was the best thing. Very enthusiastic when giving lectures and you don't get bored or sleepy by listening to him. He seeks for students involved in the material and cheers them to participate. Obv taking him for my ECO2023 and ECO2013 classes!
This is by far the most DIFFICULT professor I've taken. I took him for a 6-week course so of course it was a lot of work but I feel like it was all over the place, it got to the point where it was confusing. I know he meant well but he would get out of topic a lot.
This class is no walk in the park, but unstuckstudy ai proved really helpful for study prep. Tough grading, but worth it if you engage with the material.
The tests are always so complicated and hard to understand and there are always so many homework assignments that you feel you will never catch up. The teacher always changes topics when he is explaining and you never feel like you're actually understanding the topic because he talks so fast and about so many things.
He gives out daily reminders. Responsive with emails and clear grading scale. The class is difficult if you take it as a 6 week course. Get ready to read! I would take this professor again! 5/5
Prof Ponton is good at communicating with us and giving extensions when he makes a mistake on an assig. or quiz. Its a lot of work but took an 8wk and its just the content of the class. He sets up numerous DAILY reminders and a timeline to make the workload more manageable and so people dont miss any assign. Overall he was great and understanding.
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