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Her teaching is good, but her test are very hard. You really have to work hard on test to make "B" grade. No extra credit. No curve
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she gets off topic easily and is very rude when you ask her to stop talking about politics, claims it comes from her recent diagnosis of MS but she just likes to make life difficult. tests have nothing to do with the material, didnt cover material over final, made us study ourselves. BAD PROFESSOR....gets pissed easily if you dont address her as Dr.
she is bad teacher that is when she show becase she mist so many days. her test have nothing to do wiht her lectures. if you want to past this class do not take her. and she makes you read a book. i could teach better then here and my spelling is bad.
She is a horrible teacher. Her tests are hard and she can't teach. She also grades the book review hard and she is very rude.
She needs to be more clear about what she wnats in exams...the grades are a poor reflection of the effort put into studying..with a 4.0 gpa..it was teh first time i was gonna get a C..that also in history..it was a shame.
I took her for Summer I and she made the class very fun. All her tests were based on the lectures she gave. So as long as you take notes and listen to her lectures, you'll be fine! Not much reading was needed. I only needed to read if I was vague in some areas. Her stories are so funny!
Class is easy you have to be truly dumb not to get an A or B in her class. Short class, most things are ones learned in HS
The best ever, she makes lectures interesting and she has a big heart and even if u dont make the grades but she see's that u r trying she will do her best to help u....I love Dr. J!!!
S-L-O-W A-S H-E-L-L .... gets off topic ezily ... tests****from nowhere! ... took as much noted as possible but DID NOT help at all ... grades really hard ... n does everything slow! NOT RECOMENDED AT ALL YALL .... if u like risks take her ...
She is a very sweet teacher. i do not remember use the book very often. if you need help or do not understand something she is ready to help you. Just pay attention in her class and participate and you will pass
Mrs. Jackson is very easy, if pay attention and take notes u have no problem passing her class. Just dont sleep in her class and Pay Attention. she is the best history teacher. i took her for history 1 and 2 and got a B without trying much. I recommend her.
Great teacher and a really nice, interesting person.
Dr. J was a very good and knowledgable teacher. She really made the class interesting and funny. I hated history until I took it from her. She is fair and helpful but you got to study and take good notes.
Very good teacher. Very nice and helpful. she will help you if you work hard. she is always well dressed. she is very lady like smart and clasy. Dr. Jackson is my role model. She brings those people in that boring book to life.
Teachers should take pointers from this professor. She made History-my worse subjet-Fun!!!
I really enjoyed taking Mrs. Jackson's class for History 1301 and 1302.She makes learning history fun.(this is coming from a person who never liked history) She has a unique new teaching style. Very pretty lady. Just don't fall asleep in her class.
She was a good teacher. All one needs to do is take notes and study the notes.I also used a voice recorder that was useful when i would doze off. The reviews sheets are on point and read the book to do well on the in class book review. You do have to be serious. Everybody attiude towards school is different but if you are serious you will be fine.
notes from her class isn't enough, you have to study book. her class is kind boring. you just have to study hard to pass this class.
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Great Instructor!!!
Great Instructor
really knows the subject and she makes it interesting and funny. Its like a never ending story.
I have one, and only one comment. "Interesting"... lol If you take here class you'll understand.
Dr. Jackson - Odion is a great teacher, she gives full information on everything that you need to know aout the subject to prepare for your test, I never enjoyed history until I enrolled in her class.
She made History interesting, but it was my fault I got lower than I should. You have to read a lot in this class, but you shouldn't fail.
Got alot out of the class.
great class
She grades unfairly in my opinion. In the entire semester i was making all As on the test but last one I did poorly like 80 something. She gave me a B. while on the other hand .. this kid who failed all his tests also made a B . she picks on students. shows that no care attitude to her students . worst teacher
Very good and Very fair and Very caring teacher. It would take a very stupid person to fail this class or a very ignorant one. very funny and interesting class.
Dr. Jackson is an awesome instructor. History is not my best subject, but she took time after class to go over the things that I was unclear about. I really enjoyed her class. Kinda reminds me of Theo's mom on the Cosby Show. Just go in her class with a open mind about history and be ready to learn and you will do fine!!!
Great teacher, she makes history interesting and I can remember things!
great teacher. =) tests and small assignments are very easy.
Knowledgeable,interesting and a good teacher. understand this stuff for the 1st time. like how she teaches by talking about the history stuff and comparing it to things today,really can understand it that way, she makes it simple. Caring and sweet but FYI yall dnt rub her the wrong way. this nice lady can turn into a real ..... okay.
SHE'S AN AWESOME TEACHER! She makes the class very interesting and she's very enthusiastic with her teaching. Great person to talk to and very helpful. Take good notes and be prepared to learn. Always ask questions and PARTICIPATE! I REALLY RECOMMEND taking her.
awesome awesome AWESOME! wht else cn i say bt AWESOME! she's amazing! u so shud tk her for any of ur history classes n its a guarantee u'll make an easy A lyk me! well of course u'll hv to wrk a l'il hard though lyk payin attention in class n reading the materials. a lot of xtra credit opportunity n yes i wud HIGHLY recomend her to anyone!!!
AWESOME TEACHER, FAIR FUN AND CARING she will make you work but what teacher doesn't if you take HIST you must take her for both 1301/02 I got a B for both and I can say I really worked for it, but I enjoyed her lectures very much. Also be aware it is DR. JACKSON not TEACHER.. she hates being called TEACHER. she deserves the title of DR. HAVE FUN!!
man i luv this lady. great professor, luv how she teaches with so much passion can tell she luvs it. she made me believe in myself. she always said never give up no matter what odds ur against. i really learned hist, would go home sometimes n talk about it with my folks. so true dnt call her teacher n please not hey miss, gets pissed. i candie
Dr. Jackson is a really good teacher! I do not like history, but she made it fun and interesting. She can be a little conceded at times but it is definitely worth taking her. She will help you if you need and is very excited about what she teaches. (This is always a plus)! I would definitely recommend!
take her, take her, take her!!!! if you fail, then you have to be a real dummy!
all i can say. she bang she bang take her. she let me use dictionary when i need to and help me to know about this country. was nice and good. in the end of class when everybody was gone she would help me learn words but never got mad.
She was so wonderful, she wrapped everyone up in the subject, showing the interesting intricacies of the subject. Makes the whole class seem like it can be fun, no matter what you might think.
OMG! plz DO NOT take this teacher!! SHE"S soo HARD!! doesn't give any notes, No extra credit, No open book tests while other history teachers give open book tests. she has essay quest on tests. she just lectures n even if u dont pay attention for a little bit, you're screwed. i get A's and B's. but i failed all her tests n i had to drop this class
She is a cool professor, and I enjoyed her teachings very much.
knows her stuff n present it good n understanding way. it was so entertaining til sometimes i forgot i was n a hist class. i hate hist but i like how she taught n i learned. if it got borin i would jus look at her that was cool to. u got to be a real dum ass or a freakin retard to fail this class. good class n nice lady she will work with u.
Wonderful professor. Very professional and makes everything easy to understand and interesting.
great professor, and the tests are pretty easy. all you need to do is attend her class regularly, write down the notes and study them.
Great teacher, very classy and knows her stuff, she keeps it real, you will have a lot of fun and learn history, made an A in 1302, must take!!!!
GREAT TEACHER KNWS HER STUFF.!! SHE MAKES THE CLASS INTERESTING HOWEVER SHE HAS HER FAVORITES U MIGHT WANNA B ONE OF THOSE OTHER THAN THAT SHES WONDERFUL GOT AN B!!!!
This is a wonderful teacher!! she does a great job, and is super easy. you dont even need to open your book, everything she writes on the board will be on the test. So dont bother waisting your money. She does a great job teaching, and gets really into it. I would take her again just for fun
Dr Jackson is one of the best professors that I have ever encountered. Her tests come straight from your notes so take good notes. She hands out a study guide at the beginning of each unit that will tell you what will be on the test. She makes history so exciting!!! If all professors were like her, I'd go to school everyday!
smart,pretty,nice,funny,openminded, connects with n understand students, versatile n teaching. Wont just blah blah the fu.. out of you. 1 time 4 E.C. we had to research n listen to some old school musician Handel then she mixed it with the class, that was awesome. if u talk to her after class r n the hall she likes Ashanti and Creed. COOL!
Awesome prof. i was hm 4 the sum n took hist. I wntd 2 get it out of the way at the comm coll thought it wld be easier. I have much respect for the cc now bcs of the excellent quality n instruction. Dr Jackson knws hist n othr topics. Her lectures were interesting n off the chain. She was dwn 2 earth n witty unlyk the pompous ****s at my school.
This is a Great Hist. Prof. I You must take Dr. Jackson Hist Class; You do not want to miss the chance to hear Dr.Jackson LECTURE on America's History!! SHE COULD TEACH AT ANY UNVERSITY, but i'm gratefull i had the chance to hear her at HCCS.
Brilliant professor, teaches extremely well, and you learn a lot. She's very caring and helpful, gives like 4 exams only covering materials she's lectured on. dont really need textbook, her notes are the best study source there is. theres like one book review which is easy. her class is hilarious and full of energy. definitely recommend her.
Great prof n great teaching. makes History very interesting. Make sure you take class notes. Most of the exams topics are covered during class She does have her favorites but a good grade can draw her attention. Made an A.
With Dr. Jackson-Odion i did not see a color or a race. i just saw i very good n really nice prof.she has the most untraditional teachn style. she made it understandable n fun yet i got the seriousness out of it. she dnt make me feel guilty about the past.she talks good wth a unique accent but she is an American from La. A must take class.
Dr. Jackson-Odion is a wonderfull teacher.Her class is always full because she is just that good and students loves her.I took her for my Hist 1301-1302.She teaches for 20 years and she is very passionate about her class.she makes it very interesting and lively.she is funny too.come to class,make good notes and read book to prepare for exams and u
Truly a great teacher with extensive knowledge over history. If you go to class, copy everything she says, you will most certainly make a very high A. 4 tests + 1 easy book review. Really not much need for the book. Gives reviews to the tests. Highly recommend.
Walked in class & saw a woman dressd up with heels&thought O Snap a BIMBO Drop class!startd to leave.Glad I dnt Dr JacksonOdion is a real SMART,AWESOME NICE professor.I learnd n not memorizd with her smooth& layd back teachn style.She made a dull subject most pp hate interestn by applyn n comparn it to todays real life things. Study n u will pass.
i love history, but this teacher could have made it more interesting.she was nice, and taught the class well, but had an unfortunate way of letting you know your grade. she would call the highest grade first and then go in descending order. so everyone kind of knew your grade.i probably would not take her class again.
I LOVE THIS WOMEN!! Shes reallly funny and shes really nice. We always talked about the funniest things in that class, there was never a dull momnet. Always gives a review and really good notes. BEST TEACHER AT HCC BY FAR!
She is good nd thorough.You cant help but to learn it with her freestyle method that involves the class.She keeps you n 2 it shes funny but serious nd got the point to us.We loved it nd her.At times the lectures were so good until I felt like I was at church.I wantd to clap sing n pick up collection. Shes nice n full of energy Must Take.
Awesome Teacher - Get's you involved in lecture and remembers everyone's name!
Dr Jackson is a knowledgeable,energetic professor n I really enjoyed taking her class this summer while at home. She would be a good motivational speaker the way she captivated my attention with her unorthodox style. Ex. she would, incorporate music she said it is universal to set the tone for the era then lecture. Ex. Simon n Garfunk Feeln Groovy
OMG! Awesome. Dr.J was brilliant by simplifn the class with the different interestn things.I took her for hist 1 and 2. In 1 we replayed the Bur, Hamilton duel with water guns. They took 10 steps n fired like they did.That was awesome n fun n I wnt forget the duel n what caused it. In 2 she played Black proud n talked about Black Power. Wnt forget.
This class was extremely easy! Prof. Jackson prepares you so well for all the tests she gives and those 4 tests are the ONLY grades for the whole class. Yes, you do need to study on your own, but she even gives you reviews for the tests. She explains everything so well, there's really no reason to make anything lower than an A, besides laziness. :)
I tood Professor Jackson about 10 years ago and she is still by far the best Professor I have ever had. She is passionate about History but she does not expect you to be an expert. Who knew the industrial revolution could be so exciting? She taught it like it was hot gossip.
I really enjoyed her class. She is a excellent educator and knows how to teach.
I regret not taking advantage of this course!I could have gotten an easy A especially with all the curves!I barely studied and should have gotten C's but got B's.I wish I took her for HIST 1302! I would ace that class man!
Prof. Jackson-Odion is a good professor, she is passionate about history and is very good during lectures. She is kinda a rude person (rolls her eyes or gives you ugly looks if you ask her a question) but overall she is a good professor. Oh and do not fall asleep in her class, that is one of her biggest pet peeves.
She isn't a bad professor but she definitely has her favorites. Some people do ok with just the class notes but I recommend using the book. The good thing about her is if your grade is suffering she will work with you to improve it.
Great teacher, funny and energetic. She's passionate about what she teaches so it's easy to learn.
History is very boring she make it fun...but the test are hard...
Definitely going to take her 1302 class, even though I'm not doing as great as I probably could. (thats because i didn't take advantage and slacked off). She is a very good teacher! Energetic and keeps you awake in class! Yes please dont fall asleep in her class, really big pet peeve of hers! She doesn't really update you on what grade you have.
She was an awesome professor! She tested off her lectures, and was really nice and interesting to listen to! She really gets into her lectures, and loves to hear what you think about the subjects. Really great professor!
She is a very easy professor...but you must do her assignments! She is very dedicated to her subject...will talk bad about Pochahontas, though, just a warning
She is very passionate for history, but are test are very hard. I wouldn't recommend her class for those that don't have interest in history or not a history major like me. She will even ask you to write book review in class instead of outside of class. Even her so classed assignment are written in class. I had to drop because it was just too much
If I would have attended class more, I would have gotten an A. She requires you write a book review inside of class. Listen to her lectures!! The one time I tried to study with the book for missing her lectures I made a lower grade than when I used her lectures as a study guide! She makes things interesting and interacts with the class.
Do not take class with her: Exam questions are very hard and too much work on book review. When I say it's hard it doesn't matter how much effort you put in studying because you'll be surprise on test questions. And when giving back exam papers it's always in order so most students know what the others are getting.
test are soo hard.. sooo freaking hard.. i would recomend jerry hoover!
Dr Odion is a great instructor. I hate history nd made a B bcause she made it so interesn. Her lectures are awesome nd at times so f...n funny. i learnd nd enjoyed it. If you jus wnt a easy grade shes not the one. U gotta study but i passd from mostly my notes n she gave extra crdit.
She is a nice and easy professor. Did not really need the book much because her notes were so good and her test are from her notes so dont miss alot.Will take the 2nd part from her. This class is a must take she is a good teacher and real cool and down to earth. If you dont want to study I guess the class will be hard for you.
My favorite teacher yet! If you just listen you will do just fine. Take a lot of notes, they are very helpful on the tests. Read the book, she likes to throw in a curve ball question every now end then to make sure you're reading. Would recommend her to anyone! I've never passed a college history class until I took hers, and I made an A!!
She is pretty good. I liked her she gives 5 tests and drops the lowest and then you do a written assignment that's 30% of your grade. She does like discussions and sometimes get off topic but the class still ends up being pretty fun for a history class.
She is GREAT! She is very passionate about history so it made it very interesting. 5 exams (lowest dropped) group project, reading assignment project (don't wait to last minute to start reading). I made an A in both classes. Take notes (even things not written on board), exams are based on notes. I highly recommend her.
Professor Jackson was an interesting figure, but her exams were extremely hard and had very little to do with her notes and lectures. She should explain more on what she is going to put her exams.
This was one of the most interesting classes that I ever took. Dr. Jackson Odon is a really good, energetic and sometimes just hilarious professor. I understood everything by the way she taught the class. just take good notes follow the study guide she gives out and u will do fine. She will work with u.
Dr. Jackson is a good professor who is very passionate about history. Her lectures are entertaining and not boring. 5 tests (no comprehensive final) and she drops the lowest grade plus a writing assignment. Pretty fair with her grading and will sometimes give extra credit. Book is a MUST but most of test questions are derived from lecture notes.
She's very passionate about history. However, she does not teach from the book AT ALL. She lectures based on what she knows and scribbles information on the board. In the end, you will have to read the book for her exams (which are hard). So what's the point of attending class? No point, other than for entertainment. She also gets off topic a lot.
Dr. Jackson is a solid professor who has a wealth of knowledge about history. Her lectures are far from boring and she keeps the class entertained. 5 tests (no comprehensive final), drops the lowest grade, and a writing assignment. Will sometimes give extra credit if you're doing your best. Book is a MUST to pass the class with an A.
Awesome and very knowledgeable professor. I learned alot of things about history and it was real interesting and never boring. Love her passion and energy. Most of all I love her upbeat style of teaching. Take good notes and follow the study guide turn in your assignments on time and you will pass.
Good professor. knew the history and most important she knew how to teach the material in a normal way that we understood and enjoyed. Good class.
She is a really bad teacher. test are really hard. her lectures are different from her exams.
Really interesting class amd professor. She has very good lectures never dull with lots of neat information43The test are fair and on point mostly from the notes and the study guide. Test are not hard if you take good notes follow the study guide with the book. Test r hard if u don't study lazy n want a hand out or just a little special or somethi
Mrs.Jackson is a great teacher. Before I came into this class i thought i knew quite a lot about Hist, but she broadened my knowledge with interesting lectures. I really enjoyed this class. Pertaining to her exams, she gives you a study guide so just follow it and attend the class (MANDATORY) Her exams are quite tricky, but if you study you're good
Dr Odion is an awesome professor and her lectures were always informative interesting and never I really mean never dull even on Monday mornings. I love the way she gave everyday examples and then mixed it with lesson and it really made sense where it could be and understood. Love her energy and witty AWESOME!!
I took Dr. Jackson-Odion in 1301 & 1302. She's a great professor and just a wonderful woman. High energy and informative, her lectures are entertaining and colorful. She teaches history as if it were yesterday's media headline. She cares about her students and doesn't want to see anyone fail, but she will test you. Class is so fun its hard to fail.
Great professor.I took this class before and is was so darn boring and.not relevant to nothing on earth Dr Odom was so good and interestin until I didn't wanna miss. I learned so much about the past. All I could do was just thank her for Changin my whole attitude about history. She came to every class hard and raw and full of life.
Dr. Jackson comes highly recommended for thi course. She is an excellent historian, and the way she teaches it, you can actually visualize it in your mind as if you were there. You really learn something new every time no matter how much you think you may already know. Amazing, awsome, excellent professor. More like her are needed cause she cares.
she knows history very well and she is a grate professor how ever her exams are very hard.
Excellent teacher! Her lecture is always informative and entertaining. Only four tests (multiple choice only) and one easy book review (4-5 pages).Study guides are given out for tests which are mostly from the text. Read the text carefully and take note as much as you can, and you will be fine. Recommend!
Awesome professor. Her lectures are good so you dont want to miss. Not big in history but I liked this class. Five exams multiple choice and she gave us 4 essay questions and she let us choose two of them we wanted to write about that was good and fair. We had to do 10 articles from a ebook it was a good asignment not hard just took time.
Dr. Odion(Prof G Jackson) She is extremly great, I would love to go back and just sit in her class. It wasn't enough time in a semester for her to give all the information about history. STRONGLY suggest her. My son will have to take her in the next 2 yrs.
She is a passionate professor, who love lecturing. However, prepare to take note for everything. One major project (read one book and do the book review). No test review, and there are 2 test half multiple choice, and half writing down. If you are not good at English or English is your second language, trust me, this class is gonna be TOUGH.
Took History 1301 with Professor Jackson, love the class!! Will be taking History 1302 with Professor Jackson.
Prof. Odion is a GREAT instructor. She is very informative, but you must read your book. Her study guides ans her notes are what you really need, and compare your notes with your book and you will be okay!
You have to do a lot of reading or you will not pass her Test. Mrs. Odin has very interesting Lectures.
She's the most amazing professor! She lectures History like if it was part of her life, very passionately. Her tests are bit hard, but passable if you review the notes she gives you in class and read about it in your book a little bit you should be good to go! You won't find another great History professor like her. Trust me!
Dr. Jackson-Odin is an amazing professor, the lectures are educational and inspirational. Last semester in 1301 reading a book then writing the essay for our project, this helps boost your grade. Dr. Jackson- Odin comes highly recommended her class is full the entire semester.
LOVE HER! Very knowledgeable! She's like a walking encyclopedia of history!. She knows dates, names, places.. I mean.. Very good historian. I always look forward to her lectures. She really engages the students and really got me into loving history. She gets mad if you don't pay attention or talk during her lectures. Don't be late! She gets mad!
SHE is the best. Put your small effort. Listen to the class. You will get a good grade.
I took Mrs. Jackson for the summer, and it seems that her summer classes are easier because you don't have as many assignments. We had four tests, that was it. Her tests are very difficult, and you will not pass unless you listen to her lectures, use her study guides, and read the textbook. She is there to help you if you ask. Not an easy A.
The best teacher for history. Took her for 1301. Made an A. Expect to read a lottttt! Do not miss her classes. Take lots of notes. Her exams have almost all she said in class! Explains a lot if u ask. Don't use your cell phone while in class! She will get madddd. I will take her again for 1302! Awesome teacher! Love her!
These reviews are very decieving. Tests are hard. Must read the book. Wasn't clear about the paper project. Made a 79 and spoke to her personally about making a B. Emailed her three times and met up with her twice. Never emailed me back but said she would and would consider. Will never take again.
Love her! She's not an easy professor so you do actually have to study. True historian and does not tolerate any kind of misinformation related to history so dont try to interrupt her lecture with a biased point of view. She'll totally lose it. Tests are tough. Was not clear on how to do the project so make sure you ask!!
Show up to class, take good notes and ask questions. She truly loves to teach History and it shows, she gives amazing lectures. Make sure to read the book there were a few questions on the test that were only briefly mentioned in class. There was also a project that was an easy A but time consuming. Had to visit several museums then write about it
Sweet lady but bad at teaching. Do not expect an A. Do not skip class. Buy the textbook and use it religiously. Start early on the written essays. Turn it in online by e mail. Theres no point in turning in a hard copy she said she would add comments but did not. If you turn it in online you get an extra day. Do not recommend her.
I LOVED Professor Jackson! Her class and lectures are so good that i wish there was a 1303 class that she could teach. Her lectures are filled with such passion that she makes me feel like changing my major to history! Take good notes and the test will be a breeze. She offers a few extra credit too. I use to hate history but she makes it fun.
Canceled alot of class. Lets you out very early. Hard tests. Lectures are confusing. Scribbles on the board in short hand bullet points so you cant even understand once you figure out her bad handwriting. Jumps back and forth from topic to topic. Book doesnt even folloe what she says. So confusing and unclear. Gets off topic easily.
Professor Jackson is funny and entertaining but tends to get off track. Lectures are confusing since she doesnt follow the book, but says you must read it to pass. Do not recommend her. Hardest tests ever! If you don't do well on them do not expect an A.
Very unclear about instructions. Said she would put the "e-book" online for essay assignment,but ment the registration instructions also said to turn in your essays on "eagle online" but then said to submit by email. Also did not give reason for score on essays. Very unclear lectures as well. Ridiculous tests. Do not recommended.
Her grading makes no sense. Her exams make no sense. Her lectures make no sense. I beg you not to take her!
Lectures for an hour on the board takes attendance before class starts for the first month or so then stopped taking attendance all together. Writes on the board in outline formate that doesnt make sense gets lost easily so its hard to keep up. Must depend on textbook but then tests are nothing like lectures or book. Do not take her.
After reading all of the good reviews, I was pretty confident in taking her class. I deeply regret it. No matter how much I study, did flashcards, read, and did the review, I still managed to make a C- and I'm usually an A student. Her lectures are very long and un-personalized. The tests nit-pick from the textbook, and the review is too broad.
I am reading these reviews and this can not possibly be the same Dr. Jackson class that I took. She was very informative & I learned a lot from her. You do have to attend class & study. I will be taking her class again and please do not believe all of the lies rating her from this hater she is nothing like those comments. She never cancels class.
Dr. Jackson is a amazing professor. Her lectures are very informative and entertaining. Those comments below about her being a bad professor are lies, i can not fathom on why anyone would want to do that to her but do not believe them.
I really enjoyed Professor Jackson's class. History is not my favorite subject but she really made it come to life. I'm so gonna take her for second semester. Just come to class, read, and ask her question if you need additional help and you will do well. By far one of the best teachers in the system.
She was an awesome professor. The class was interesting I enjoyed how she taught and learned alot. She cares about students and was passionate about history and that made it interesting. We had 3 library assignments but she didn't cancel class. If you study you'll pass. This is college who uses flash cards to study for a college history class.
Great teacher, (if you're not interested in history)her lectures are long, and she likes to be the center of attention lol
4 exams,no comprehensive final but tests are so tough youll fail no matter how much you study. Never missed class took notes asked questions did practice quizes from the textbooks companion site. Read before class and managed to only pass! She doesn't give extra credit or help your on your own especially with the written assignment. Good luck!
I just didn't like her tone of voice because it sounds monotone most of the time. It was irking when she kept changing the template of the tests. 1st test it was multiple choice and short answer. 2nd test it was multiple choice & we could use a card. 3rd time she lied and told the class it was going to be matching.
I really enjoyed this class!! Dr. Jackson is by far one of the best professors in the system! Not sure why the previous rater lied about her having a monotone. It probably was written by that narrow-minded idiot that use to sit in the front of the class making everyone uneasy. Mental health is a real problem for some students.
Professor Jackson is an amazing teacher! I am an international student with no prior knowledge on African history, talk-less of American history, but she simplified it for me and made it interesting. She knows her job, and very good at it. She is a professional. I will always recommend her. am sorry to say, only a laggard will fail her course.
She is a great professor definitely recommend taking even if you do not like history like myself she will make it interesting enough to keep you awake!
Dr. Jackson gives you a ton of opportunities to bring your grade up and is awesome at engaging you during lectures. She makes you want to learn history and gives current events to relate the history that you are learning. As long as you show up, listen to the lectures and do your homework you will pass!
She is still one of the best, and my personal favorite history professors that I have ever encountered in all my college years. She gives intriguing information about history and gives you another perspective in how to look, appreciate, and use history. She was the professor that made have a hunger for history. She gives out interesting articles.
I just started her class this week and I already love her teaching methods. The SmartBook that she teaches with is an absolute godsend. Although I'm not a big fan of History, I am able to comfortably retain and comprehend what I'm reading about. She is awesome, please take her class. You won't regret it!!
I am so glad i choose her for History 1301. I had a hybrid class so i only had her once a week. Her system of teaching is amazing, she would lecture but you also had to do reading out side of class. Her tests and quizzes are extremely easy if you read over the material. I would take her again, she is amazing.
class is simple and easy to pass. she seems like knowledgeable teacher who enjoys her subject, I personally just don't like her. She seems like a bee eye tee cee h sometimes.
Professor Jackson has been one of the best Professor experiences I have had with an online course. She is fair, but expects you to put in the work. It is a must to make time to do the work because it can be lots of it. I would definitely take her again as she wants her students to excel and provides you with the tools to ensure you do. Thanks Dr GJ
I loved her class... clear outline but lots of reading and you do have a paper to write. about 6-7 quiz and 4 test....
Dr J is an awesome professor. This is a must take class if history's not your thing.
If history is not your thing TAKE HER with the HYBRID version! You meet once a week and do quizzes and exams online, which means at home (with your notes). Although, the Final is in class its only based on the last chapters of the session, not comprehensive, YAY! Her lectures are great and the term paper only needs to be 3-4 pages!
Her lectures were entertaining, but wasn't very useful during exams. You can tell she's very passionate about history, I'll giver her that. I just would NEVER take her again.
Professor Jackson is a "decent" professor. Although her teaching methods are really good, the pace is awful. She doesn't let you work ahead on your assignments. She opens it up weekly, so you better make time to sit and do the work. Also she is very sneaky with quizzes. You better continuously check, bc they'll pop upon you at the drop of a hat.
Dr Jackson is areally good professor. I took her DE class and it was reasonable at times easy thats up to you. You got to be disciplined She put all of the assignments and due dates in the class syllabus so it's up to you to keep up with them. She sent reminder emails before every assignment. This is a good class and a good professor
Dr Jackson Odion is a really good professor. I took her DE class and it was reasonable at times easy thats up to you. You got to be disciplined She put all of the assignments and due dates in the class syllabus so it's up to you to keep up with them. She did send reminder emails before every assignment. This is a good class and a good professor
I took her online according to the good reviews of the other students and I start to dislike history because of her hard quizzes and test. Also, she is not fast in responding to your question. I do not feel comfortable with her; she is a type of instructor who doesn't stimulate or encourage her students to achieve success.
she is superb
This class is mostly self-taught as you have to read the textbook to do the homework and tests. There's minimal interaction between you and the professor but she still provided everything you need to do well. She also puts the due date for everything on the syllabus so just keep up with those and read the textbook and you should be fine.
This is a great professor. She puts All of the assignments online. I enjoyed this class. If you're on a tight schedule this is the class for you.
I just took online class in spring 2017. I want to sharing my experiment: do not take her, she never reply your email. she did not care who died or survive :)) really treat on grade!!! I do not know why her rate is 4.2 do not take her if you want to mess up your gpa
I took her 1301 hybrid class and didn't have any problems. If you go to class and do the work she post on thr class and calander you will do good. She is nice and cares about you and really knows history. I already signed up for 1302 because her classes fill up fast.
Awesome Professor. Get your assignments in on time and follow the instructions.
I had a hybrid class. All the quiziez and test had moderate difficulty. One paper assigned for semester.
Easy to comprehend lectures, take good notes and do your work on time. 3 mini quizzes and 3 major ones, not difficult. 1 essay during the course. if you are comfortable with an online text book just buy the online access code and no book. Even though she has a strict personality she is a fair grader, gives clear instructions .
I took her online class. All her grades are from McGraw-Hill's Connect. The questions are hard. There are 2 quizzes, each quiz includes 3 chapters, 25 questions answering in 30 mins. 3 exams, each exam includes 5 chapters, 80 questions answering in 90 mins; the final exam is 2 hours. No time to think. Just read and check!
Absolute BEST history teacher ever! The first day I was sooo skeptical, but the way to explains it.. It's like you go into a trance. I LOVED taking notes in her class and going home to share what I learned with my family (And usually I hate History classes.) But she is absolutely phenomenal! I would definitely recommend her!!
Taking her class is a hit or miss, people either love her or absolutely hate her. Her classwork is not too demanding and she's not a tough grader, but she definitely isn't helpful when you need to ask questions or seek help. She also does not respond to emails and sometimes has attitudes with students. I think her rating is a tad misleading.
She didn't respond to any of my emails personally, there were a lot of computer issues that she did not address in a timely manner, and her tests and quizzes were insanely difficult. You get maybe 90 minutes to take an 85 question test and the quizzes were just as hard. I wasted an hour during final b/c it didn't even show up on my computer.
I would NEVER tell anyone to take her class. She doesn't respond to emails and if she does it's 2-3 days later. She can have an attitude if you ask her a question. She never post on Canvas, so you're pretty much on your own. The quizzes are hard and you don't have much time to actually think before the time runs out. Save yourself the headache.
her online class is very hard. She will not help you or give you any kind of instructions. Throughout the course she never once posted on eagle online and when ever i emailed her abt questions, it took her atleast 2 days to reply. She gives less than a min per question for quzzies and tests and claims that if we don't cheat we won't need extra time
She is very rude, and doesn't care. All assignments are done using the Smart Book. She will not help you in any way.
Good Teacherer
Excellent professor. If you are serious and want to learn take this class. If you want to cheat on quiz let this is probably not your class and you probably shouldn't even be in college.
She is a real gem! Super helpful and intelligent! I highly recommend you take her class.
Horrible took her for African American History, only three grades and won't know what you get on any of them. So you'll go into your final basically having a zero in the class, basically a blow off class but not knowing your grade sucks
Final is in class and it is very hard
Entire course are exams, quizzes and one 850 word paper. Uses smart book for all tests. Has reviews online but they didn't help me much. I struggled in her class, there's only one opportunity to balance test grades. If you don't test well, don't take her class. She is caring and nice, but she's no nonsense so don't show up late or use your phone.
One of the most caring professors I've taken. When you read all these reviews saying that this professor is hard, its only because they never read, did the homework, or showed up to listen to her lectures. She's pretty straight forward with her grading criteria and I believe she's absolutely fair. Put in the effort and you'll get what you deserve.
Very good professor for students who plan to go on to the university after HCC. A lot of students dont read play on their phones and don't take notes and listen. Then get mad at the professor when they don't pass. This is not high school where we did worksheets in class and taught how to pass the test.
Took her online class for last fall and it was fairly easy as long as you put in the work. She won't reply to email if you need help on anything so you're on your own. I'd recommend taking her class in person since you'll benefit more from lectures. Would not take her again online tho.
I absolutely HATED history until I met this instructor. Her lectures are AMAZING. She's so passionate about history which helped motivate me want to learn more history. Textbooks were used. DO the homework and ATTEND the classes and you'll pass! I was only 2 points away from an A!
This professor was very clear in their expectations for learning outcomes. There is quite a bit of reading and class participation is a must. If you do the reading and the assignments you will do well in the class. Don't get behind!
Good and fair professor. Just get your work in on time.
ANSWERS FOR ONLINE QUIZ AND EXAMS CAN BE FOUND ON QUIZLET. FINAL ON CAMPUS HAD QUESTIONS FROM QUIZLET. EASY CLASS. ONE PAPER DUE BEFORE FINAL AND YOU GET TO CHOOSE THE TOPIC THAT INTERESTS YOU SO IT'S VERY EASY. SHE GRADES LENIENTLY. DOESN'T RESPOND FAST TO EMAILS BUT EVERYTHING IS CLEAR IN THE SYLLABUS. NO NEED TO READ THE BOOK.
Did not give good feedback for your essay. You must buy the code since the quizzes and two tests are there. She doesn't even count your homework as a grade, which is found in connect. A waste of code and money.
Ms. Gretchen Jackson's class is easy. I would recommend her. The thing is, she is a though grader. She gave me a C on an essay because I put "looks" instead of "looked" Also, she doesn't grade the homework, only the quizzes and exams. The final is on Campus.
her quizzes don't reflect her lecture and she changes her grading criteria after you turn in your assignment.
She was rude and disrespectful to many students.
She does not give good feedback
her tests and homework doesn't count
Tried to ask her about an assignment and got ignored
Homework does not help. Tests are tough.
Professor Jackson is awesome, very thorough, very knowledgeable, very clear of her expectations. I received a B in this class. She was awesome.
I enjoyed this class. Dr Jackson is a good professor. Everybody shouldn't in college. Some of the people in the class that I was in shouldn't have been there.
I took her online class, she only gives like 3 quizzes and 2 tests. Therefor you wont have alot to hold your grade up when you do bad on anyhting. She grades her paper hard. Just dont take her guys. SHE ALSO NEVER EVER EVER EVER REPLIES.
I took this class online. All of the work except the final was online. You gotta be slow to fail this class. The way some of these comments are written she's not a tough grader your writing sucks. She put comments on my paper telling me what was wrong and why she took off and I liked that. Dr Jackson was a good professor.
She is so classy and professional. I hope I can be half the professor that she is when I start teaching. I highly recommend her! Take her class serious and do your work. She is very supportive!
I took her online for 8 weeks. This was shown as an online only class but her final was at a testing center. It's pointless to study because the final isn't comprehensive. Lots of stuff to do and you don't really learn. She walked around the room during the final and looked over your shoulder. Skip this professor.
Hybrid class. Lectures are interesting and captivating. Tests and quizzes in connect. The final is proctored and requires heavy studying - MUST study quizlet to get an A. One paper which she does grade EXTREMELY tough. Must have PERFECT grammar and MLA formatting. Does not give grading rubric. The final and the paper will make or break your grade.
I took the 8-week online version of this course. The online quiz and exam questions can be easily found on Quizlet. Definitely pay attention and work on that paper, because it requires research and some work. For the in-person final, study the questions from Quizlet and review questions she emails a few days in advance. That will be all you need!
I made a B in her class and it took some work especially with that paper thats worth a chunk of the grade. That final exam was hard even with quizlet that's another big chunk the grade. You gotta get use to the program she use but she is fair.
The class is not really hard it's not easy either. This was a good class for a history class. Just do the work and you will pass.
This class was an online class. Final exam at central campus on lockdown browser. toughest grader. she doesn't respond to your email. It's hard to obtain A in this class.
I unfortunately, took her for 1301 & 1302 in 8 week classes. The final is nothing like the review & it's very hard. She makes you write either a 1200/1600 word paper. Gives no grading criteria or tell you what she expects in the paper. Feedback, organization, & communication is nonexistent. DON'T TAKE HER! Doesn't care how hard U work 4 ur grade!
I just completed her 8 week 1302 class. There is alot of reading so better not get behind. I made an A in the class. You must study for the final exam it is no joke. The exam is in person so if you dont like to study or you want to use quizlet to pass you can't. She was nice I missed a test and she let me make it up.
Just took the final exam and made a B on it and in the class. There was a whole lot of work in this half of a semester class for 8 weeks but she was reasonable. Smh dude if she was that bad why did you take her for both classes.
Good professor
Professor Jackson was an awesome teacher I wish I could have her for my government classes. Shes very knowledgeable and wants you to learn about our history. Class participation is key. The work is easy and you should be fine.
Good professor. The class is not hard. You got to study.
This HIST1301 course was your average History class. Exams are a bit challenging. However, if you read the assigned chapters, complete the interactive modules, take notes as you read and basically put in at least an hour of study time. You should pass the class. There is one essay (of 1,200 words) you must complete. Professor responds quick...
This was a good class. The professor was reasonable.
best professor. i took her for 1301 and now taking her for 1302
terrible! do not take this teacher she will not respond back to you no matter what, and plus for the final exam you have to go central campus to take it
TERRIBLE TEACHER!!!!!! Worst teacher ever.!!!!!!!!!!! never responds to emails at all. Please save your GPA and dont take this teacher. PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU!!!!!!!!
This was a good professor and a pretty easy class. Warning, just dont be late turning in your work. Dont believe everything people put on this because the final exam was not at central. I don't know where that came from. I took my exam online and passed.
I would definitely take Professor Jackson again. She gave the assignments and as long as you submitted them on time you shouldn't have any issues. The only way you will fail her class is if you don't do the work.
After I took this class I was mad and disappointed because I learned a lot of things that I didn't know. I am 20 years old and all the years I went to school I wasn't taught black history. I am sorry I took this class during the short summer semester. Thank you professor Jackson for teaching me my history. I wish I could take it again.
The exam only 1 attempt include 22 questions in 30'. 3 chapters in a row so many things to remember. Due day so short since the day it was posted. No time to prepare for the test. I would not take her class again or recommend.
She does not teach. All you do is write essays on articles that she probably found like 5 mins ago. Never responds to emails and is a horribly tough grader for no reason. You could write an amazing paper, and she will still take some points off. Also won't be able to explain the issue when asked. 0/10 would not recommend.
Truly one of my least fav professors at HCC. All her assignments are busy work and none of them will actually help you. She is also a horribly tough grader for no reason, and she can't even explain your grade. She'll make up some weird excuse. Do NOT take her at all. NEVER take her. If you care for your GPA do not make a mistake and take her.
Professor Jackson is a phenomenal teacher , you will learn so much information about history and she keeps you engaged with her lectures . Shes always there to help and she responds to emails FASTT. She made sure she was on time to every online meeting and treating as we were actually in a classroom. 10/10 You should definitely take her class !!
I took this class at the recommendation of my friend and I am glad that I did. Professor Jackson shared a wealth of knowledge about African American history. Her Shirley Chisholm, sugar land 95, and Tuskegee experiment lectures were interesting. I wanted to learn more. Overall she was a great professor and the class was cool.
Dr. Jackson is an amazing instructor! She really brings history to life. You can tell that she really has a passion for history and enjoys interacting with her students. I am very grateful for her guidance and support throughout this pandemic. Take her class she's the best!
She is nice but thats not enough if you care about your GPA. She is a tough grader, disorganized, gives a lot of homework. Took this class for credit only. She ruined my grade. She gave me a lower grade on my writing assignment that I spend two weeks doing research on and making sure to post it on upswing to correct my grammar 3 times.
if you love your gpa run don't take her pls she's nice but hard grader she can teach history well but that's not only what you need.
Dr. Odion is a good professor and a very nice lady who tries to help you and give you chances. I really liked the class. She taught the truth and certain people dont like to hear that. Those people need to just admit why they really dont like her and stop lying on her. She knows her stuff.
I enjoyed taking her class this summer! She teaches about the full spectrum of history! There was a rude student in the class who tried to give her a hard time yet she remained poised and gracious at all times. My heart goes out to instructors that have to deal with wonkey students with off the wall views. It was evident that he meant to be rude.
Highly recommend taking this Professor! She made the course very interesting and was very understanding and helpful when needed. She was always respond to emails in a timely manner. She is so passionate about what she does and you will definitely learn a lot from taking her class.
This was an online anytime class. She did not teach a things! All she did was giving us the chapters to read from the textbook and telling us to take quizzes and tests on MCGrawHill. The quizzes and tests were grade automatically; the only this she had to grade was one essay. No notes, no study guide, and no lecture!
She is a very tough grader and doesnt take accountability for her mistakes. I used the book for quizzes and tests but still got low scores. Never answered any of my emails. I ended up having to call her and she was very rude. She seemed annoyed that I called her. Avoid taking her if you don't want unnecessary stress
I'm not really into history and had to take this class as one of my prerequisites. Nevertheless, so glad I did and learned really interesting historical facts. You won't be bored at all in Dr. Jackson's class. She is a true gem and was always available to help. I highly recommend you take her class. She's one of the best college professors by far.
She doesn't go over everything in the textbook in her lectures so you NEED to read (and it's a lot of reading). One essay only the rest are quizzes and exams. She's very passionate about history and her lectures were never boring. She let us use our notes for the final exam which was cool. Also she lets you take tests at home.
Professor J. is passionate about history, making lectures engaging. Reading the textbook is a must, but she lets you use notes on the final exam. Quizzes and tests at home make this manageable. Unstuckstudy AI was a helpful study tool.
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