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Reviews (196)
Best history teacher I ever had!! I am not a history person but this professor made history very intriguing for me.The format is all discussions and test so there is a lot of reading and writing but you will walk away with a greater understanding of history. The discussions make the class very interactive. Take his class, you will not regret it!
Best teacher I've had in college! There is a lot of writing for the discussions but it comes easily with the way Professor Mack teaches. He is great at leading discussions and helping all students to gain a better understanding of the subject.
Took online, discussions WILL NOT prepare you for the tests! Way to much discussion and not enough preparation for the necessary material. Got an A but it wasn't easy. Test are not a piece of cake, even though they are online.
took this class online. loved the discussions but the tests were the worst. Not much done with the textbook except for the tests so you do need the book for the test.
Good teacher.
He is the best history professor I have ever had. Be prepared for lots of writing and discussions. He does not use the book for anything other than the tests. Very, very helpful and gives lots of extra credit. If you can't get an A in this course, your not doing the work. I highly recommend him.
World History online-Utilzes icollege & Facebook to lead the class, book is used for test, he is ALWAYS available by phone, online or via FB. Uses many online resources to support the text...Excellent teacher in every sense of the word.
John Mack is an amazing online teacher!!! He is extremely helpful!! Do the discussions each week and you should do fine on the tests. He gives ton of extra credit and helps in every way including Facebook, twitter, and even his own personal phone. Take him!!!!!
Prof. Mack is the bomb. I took him online. He is very helpful and is readily available. You can follow him on Twitter, friend him on FB, text him, call him or email him. He is fair. Tests and discussion questions are fair. Gives plenty of extra credit. Great Professor. I made and A!
Great history teacher. Uses book mainly for tests. Weekly discussions based on analyzing actual historical artifacts just as a historian would. Lots of extra credit opportunities and is always available for you. Uses facebook to interact with students and encourages student interaction. Starting liking the class and ended loving it.
Prof Mack is an extraordinary teacher. I took his class online, he is very helpful. I will recommend this class to anyone.
GREAT professor. Assignments were easy, just read the online notes and do your discussions. Only used the book for tests. He is very interactive and gives numerous extra credit oportunites. He also interacted on Facebook and you could get extra credit there. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE HISTORY!
This is one of the greatest teachers that I have ever came across!!!If you dont like history but you have to take it and want an easy A, take him!!All you have to do is do the quizzes and read chapters, discussions and worksheets for each chapter but it is very easy!!!I highly reccommend him!!
I am really not a history fan, but the Professor Mack really got me interested in the subject. Great experience. Very understanding, easy to communicate with, meaningful assignments. I took class online.
Very enjoyable and engaging history teacher. Instead of dates and names which can be tedious, focus is more on concepts and how it effects our world today. I hope to use Mr. Mack for as many history classes as I can.
Loved this class. Discussions, assignments and reading Quizzes not hard. His approach is awesome. It amazes me how much I learned in this class and he did not try to kill us with work like other history Prof. I have taken.
This man really works with you to obtain the grade you want. He goes over and beyond what a college professor would normally do for their class. Not hard at all. Easy A if you try a little.
omg love this professor his assignments are easy quizzes and tests are open book great online class no reason why anyone cant contact him he is on facebook twitter skype exc do your work and you will pass
Great teacher!! But know that its a lot of work, but he gives you every opportunity to make an A. He offers extra credit for every section through facebook. Oh and he has the cutest little assistants (little doggys). HA!
OMG Best teacher ever! He goes over and beyond to help his students. Offers extra credit on his fb page so definately friend him. He's very understanding and responds to your concerns almost immediately. You can tell that he loves teaching and loves his students. Took his class online left with a "A" would recommend to everyone.
This man was born to teach history! Awesome teacher, very helpful,passionate, and thorough. I have never read or written so much in my life but it was worth it! Learned alot and I am grateful for having taken his class. You owe it to yourself to take this class with Prof. Mack. Its not an "easy A", just do all your work. I took this course online.
He is a very dedicated and helpful professor. His explanations are very clear. You won't have hard assignments but A LOT, A LOT to read and to do. Tests, discussions, worksheets . I enjoyed this class but I was always busy.
Class was great and easy i took him online. 3 disucssion post -1 10 sent. and 2 response 7 sent. 16 chapter quizzes no time limit, 5-10 questions each. 1 test 25 questions for the final 7-worksheets. He offers extra credit through his facebook page. He communicates really well and post a lot of videos. GREAT TEACHER!!!!
Simply put, if you take this class and fail it is completely your fault. This instructor was meant to be a history teacher. He teaches this class unlike you have ever been taught before and makes you look at it in ways you never thought. There are quizzes,discussions and worksheets and one small final exam that he gives a study guide for.
Currenly taking this class online. I enjoy it, and look forward to interesting info that he provides, as it is very insighful. He is very passionate about what he does. The work load is fairy heavy, but not too dificult to comprehend. If you fail this class, it is YOUR FAULT. Heis not the kind of prof who makes it difficult for one to pass.
Great teacher. It was online class. It's not an easy course and it's not hard. Just follow his instruction and do the work on time. you'll be fine and you receive an A :) I've already registered for his 1112 History class for next term. definitely take him
Awesome professor. A lot of work but not hard - you just have to do it. You should get a good grade as long as you do your part. He makes it really interesting, and I was not interested in history at all. He is very fair.
Incredible class about people and who we are and where we are going. Never boring!Extremely kind and giving of his time. Great Facebook addition to classroom.
Took this class online during the summer. Easy class. Post 4 discussions a week and do the chapter quiz. A good bit of reading but easy peasy. He wants you to learn. Final is easy. He gives you a study guide and doesn't time you. I would recommend. Walked out with an easy A.
Great professor. Took online during the summer. 4 discussion post a week, chapter reading quiz, and unit worksheets. The final is easy. He gives you a study guide and you're not timed. Walked out with an A. You have to do the work, but it's nothing difficult.
He is great.You have to do your work, but it is easy. He gives extra credit on facebook. I didn't need to take final to get an A. If you do your work during the time, you would be fine :).
Professor Mack is wonderful! Take him, do you work, and you will have no problem passing! The work is easy, but you have to put time in it. He will answer any questions and help you out in any way you need! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING HIM!!
Truly is an easy A course is mostly discussion questions 1 assignment per week based on the chapters read and the test are never more than 15 questions.There is very little use of the actual textbook needed because most assignments are based off outsourced readings(which you will learn about).Your questions and concerns are responded to promptly.
If you are looking for an easy A and learning something valuable in life, this is the class for you, my friend. This online class will be different from all the others, the discussions are so interesting and interactive, you will learn a whole lot. This professor is the bomb, he will make you like history! (I never did, until I met him).
He was GREAT ! Very straight forward with assignments, posts lecture videos so that you better understand the material. Work he assigns is easy . I made a B in this class, if i would've put more time towards The class could've easily earned an A. Discussions REQUIRED!!
Great professor! Grades are based more on reading true accounts of history from people who were actually there when it happened than reading a boring textbook. Love the companion Facebook page for a more communal feeling to the online classroom experience!! Easily accessible and great communication!
US History II - 2112 Prof. Mack is OUTSTANDING!!Great communicator! He has a passion for history which is reflected in his teaching (even an online half-semester). Very helpful, encouraging, and wants to ensure you do well BUT you have to do the work!!
This man seriously has a passion for teaching. Professor Mack has always been helpful when I needed him and his directions and assignments have always been clear and concise.I recommend him to anyone looking to take history 2111. (:
Dr. Mack is a really great professor. It was an online class and I have not seen someone so involved with students and their interest in history. Definitely one of the better professors on this campus. Recommend him 100%. Make sure you do the work and you should be fine.
That was a great semester; I enjoyed and learned a lot during this semester. Professor Mack will change your mind about History, and you will be interested to know more about history. Everything is well organized, and if you follow the structure, will get A easily. :)
Best HIST teacher ever. I took Dr.Mack for both HIST 2112 & 1112 . He is the most passionate hist instructor. He gives you extra credit thru his Facebook page. You need to add him as a friend. He posts very interesting links related to subj. highly recommended :)
best history professor ever. I have taken this professor a total of 3 times and each time i learn something new. if you have questions he is very easy to get in contact with... ie.. Facebook,Twitter,Skype text cell office phone no way to fail class unless u dont do the work
The absolute best history class I've ever taken! He does not make you memorize a myriad of dates, places, names, etc. Instead, he encourages you to explore primary sources to learn about history from the time it happened. Take this class! Easy A and tons of extra credit if you just do the work!!
John Mack is a wonderful professor. The class was very straightforward, and he was very clear with instructions. I really learned a lot in his class. He is a very helpful professor and provides feedback and is very willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend his class!
He is a great professor and the class is very easy you should defenetly take him.
He is a wonderful professor! His class was very clear and you will definitely learn to enjoy history at its most!!!
I took his online class, every 2 week have a discussion essay(250 words) and short essay X3 (150 words). If you do your work, then you can get an A.
He is definitely the best teacher I have had at GPC, which is amazing since it's an online class and there is not as much chance for interaction. He does reply so quickly whether through email/fb/text message whenever you do have questions!
Professor Mack is great! His passion for history is contagious; he makes it fun. Very easy to reach, explains the assignments in great detail, gives a tun of extra credit opportunities. Definitely register for his class!
professor mack is definitively a good teacher.The class was easy.You should try his class.
Professor Mack engages his students. His unique way of teaching the class keeps everything interesting.
Best Histroy Professor at GPC! You will learn a lot in his class. Taken him twice and got A's in both his classes.
Prof Mack is AMAZING!I can't tell you how fun this class was. Going into the class I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. He is very clear about the discussion topics and makes History really fun. If you participate in the discussions and read the book you will do well.He also offers several opportunites to do extra credit assign
Professor Mack is an amazing teacher!!! I had absolutely no interest in History before taking this class, but he makes it as fun as it can possibly be and easy to understand. I also had surgery during the time I took this class and a few complications, Professor Mack worked with me so that I didn't get behind in any of my work. Excellent Professor!
Took this class online. GREAT Professor. He is very engaging. There is a lot of reading, discussions, and several essays. Do the work and you can make an A.
I took this class online. Professor Mack is GREAT!! He is very engaging!! If you have any questions, he is quick to reply. There are several short essays, dicussions, reading, and short chapter quizzes. Do your work and you will get an A!
Great Professor! Would definitely take again.
Professor Mack, was awesome. He is easy, straight forward, williness to help is above average. A lot of writing but an easy A. I didn't like history until this class. He is GREAT. If you don't get an A or a B then you didn't do your work
I only have good and great things to say about Dr.Mack. I took him this fall and I received an A. He is very helpful but you must do your work. Quiz and final exam were very easy. The discussion are too, but you must follow the required length. There are weekly discussion in I college, but trust you can do it if you make an efford. He is the best.
Great teacher, the requirements for the class were very easy to understand and reasonable. Great class for people who like to really analyze history and want to learn something new. Highly recommended.
I like the way he taught. He made as think about things differently. I will take another of his classes again. I recommend him. He makes History much easier.
I loved this professor! He always posted helpful videos that answered any qustions I ever had. He was very cool in the way he graded his discussions. You could exactly what you felt or thought and as long as you answered his questions and followed to length guidelines you got full credit.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE A FULL LOAD. He is a nice professor and all but his work load is insane. I would recommend taking it alone or with not so demanding classes. I am contemplating dropping. History class should not involve this much work.
Professor Mack is awesome! You can say anything you want in the discussions and as long as you've made a valid point, he will give you full credit. His quizzes are super easy as long as you read the chapters. The discussins involve extra reading, but it is always interesting, and his gading scale is awesome! will be taking him for all my histories
Prof. Mack was both resourceful and vibrant. His use of teaching methods was unheard of: 6 quizzes, 3 primary analysis, 7 discussions, and a final exam. Though, this may be true all of it is both feasible and beneficial - in the end I had earned an "A+." Hard work pays off in the end... Simply do the work and you can't go wrong.
Dr. Mack was great! I didn't even touch the book and I barely had any interaction with him --and I still came out with an A. He gives plenty of Extra Credit so there's no reason you should fail. Just follow his instructions with his word requirements and you'll be fine. Wish he taught other subjects!
this professor will go to extra lenght to provide you with materials needed for your class.
Professor Mack is a great instructor. He answers all questions in a timely manner. The class was very interesting and worth taking.
Great teacher, but please do not take this class half semester because is way too much. He is very organized and fair with the grades.
Must take class. Workload is kinda heavy in Half Term semester but the work itself is not difficult. Extra credit opportunities are available. Teacher is friendly, very helpful and always there if you have questions(online class student) Rent the online book if taking online course. Much more helpful.
Amazing professor. You will have hands on learning through his facebook page as well as lecture and discussions. If you do the work, you will make a very good grade relatively easy. Do the work get the points, and pay attention to the weekly outline he posts and you will do great! HE ROCKS!
HIGHLY recommend Professor Mack! He is so clear with the assignments and wants the students to succeed. I took his World History class online and it went by so smoothly. He makes videos to give you specific instructions so you are not left in the dark. He actually made me very interested in history.
BEST online prof. He has explanatory videos for every assignment. He's nice, clear, and participates throughout the course. I could tell he loves teaching. I enjoyed this course, and the workload was simple. Lots of discussion posts, quizzes every unit, 3 major assignments, and extra credit. Easy A.
I took this class in a short summer term with no problems. He is extremely clear. There are no tests, just reading quizzes and if you do the few hours of work a week then you should get an A no problem. TAKE HIM!
I took this online and enjoyed it. There is a lot of reading and short quizzes over each chapter(with multiple tries. There were three Primary Analysis assignments. They were time consuming, but very intesting. They required a couple of pages of writing. It's a full workload, but easy class and VERY helpful professor.
This was my first online course and Professor Mack made it easy to keep up with and easy to succeed. Had chapter quizzes and short essays so the book is necessary. He made explanation videos for each assignment which made it easier. With good work ethic no reason not to make an A!
Mack is very reasonable, lots and lots of reading and lots of writing every week. But he grades fairly and provides extra credit almost every week. He also gives assignment reminders via Facebook! Awesome course!
Best online professor I have ever had; actually understood the limitations and potential of the technology and made the course interactive. The most interesting history course I've ever taken as well, with great discussions on social impact of events and modern implications. I wish I had taken the full-semester, because it was that interesting.
Was not very understanding of life outside of class. was not flexible on anything
I loved Dr. Mack despite hating history! He's very enthusiastic and engaging. He was very helpful and easily approachable. He made himself more available than any professor I've ever had...even on facebook. He posts extra credit there, so friend him! My only gripe is the primary source analysis essay, too much work for not enough points.
Outstanding, interesting, and compassionate about the course. Always interacting and helpful. I really enjoyed the course.
Mr. Mack is without a doubt the BEST history teacher I have ever had. His preparedness and passion about the course made me want to work hard. I have never learned as much in a history class as I have in this class. He is also the quickest person to respond to your emailed questions and concerns and is always willing to help. Take his class!
Mr. Mack is a great teacher! I took his class second half semester. He tells you exactly what he expects from you each week. His class is not hard as long as you do all the discussions 4post a week. He gives many opportunities for extra credit. You can get by in this class with a C with little effort. However if you give it some effort a B is easy.
I enjoyed this class. The post are a bit long but very helpful. His class was easy since he laid everything out the first day. If you put time into the class you'll do great. He was a great professor and gives extra credit all the time.
This is one of the best professors I have had in my college career.He is fair, interesting, helpful and WANTS you to succeed.He made History interesting and I actually looked forward to his assignments. I can't say enough wonderful things about his teaching. He is stellar! Take his class. You will not regret it.
Professor Mack is amazing. He posts videos online that really help further explain. He posts an assignment overview so you know you didn't miss anything. He even has a facebook page where he posts reminders. I am taking him next semester! TAKE HIS COURSE!
Professor Mack is a great instructor. I am a season learner returning to school. He engaged me in a subject that I thought I knew already. He made the class very easy to understand and he helped push me to become more "tech savvy" by using facebook and flicker. If you do your reading quizzes and complete the projects, you will do well in this clas
One of the MOST helpful professors I've ever had! His expectations are very clear and he offers extra credit with each unit. Follow the grading rubric and you will ace the class!!
Professor Mack is a great teacher. He is very forward about how to pass his class. I really liked the fact he had you tube videos on each section, which explained the current discussion. Follow the guidelines, grade rubric and complete your quizzes in a timely fashion, and you will have no issues passing with an "A". Good luck!
Awesome Professor. I would recommend him to anyone.Make sure you do all of the work and follow his guidelines carefully. Expect to do a lot of writing as well. Don't be lazy and you'll pass the course with an A.
Professor Mack is awesome! You will work in this course, you must follow his guidelines for word count, citations, etc. You have 2 weeks to do the assignments for this course. The first week, 1 post is due, and the following 4 posts are due the next week. If you follow directions you WILL make an A! Also, TONS of xtra credit opportunities!
Easy A! Discussion posts are self-explanatory and he posts youtube videos explaining exactly what he wants you to do. As long as you follow those, you will be successful. The quizzes are easy as long as you read the chapters and the final is easy too. Great professor and great class!
By far THE best History Prof, ever!!!! Class is easy, work is self explanatory. If you put the work in, it'll reflect on the grade! I loved it!
This class was great. First time I had ever taken an online history class. Read the syllabus, do the work and put in effort, not to mention, do not wait till the last minute to do the assignments. They are simply laid out for you to do. Thinking about taking the History 2112 class next semester online.
GREAT professor! Had very interesting discussions. He'll make you work, but the work is interesting.It's anything but boring history class. He's very helpful. Do ad him to your FB. You will always catch him there and he always will answer your questions. Don't skip post, points add up.
Very helpful, offers extra credit, clearly tells you what needs to be done, no trickery involved.
Professor Mack is an excellent instructor. If you choose to take his course, be prepared to do work. You will learn a lot!
Dr. Mack was one of the most helpful professors I have ever had. Be ready to work but it is an easy A. Weekly discussions and weekly quizzes but fun and easy to get done. He made the discussions fun. Gives many extra credit opportunities. I took him online and I highly recommend him.
GREAT PROFESSOR. This class consists of writing posts to a discussion board as well as Chapter Quizzes (you get 4 attempts). He posts extra credit to Facebook. I did all of the extra credit and ended up not having to take half of the final! One research project that is pretty easy as well. Stay on top of your work and you should get an A !
Amazing Professor. He requires a lot of work but it is not too hard and really gets you thinking about what you are learning. Always responds quickly to questions and is VERY helpful.
Take the class! Prof. Mack will equip you with clear guidelines on what he expects from each assignment & will not hesitate in helping you succeed. Don't stress, learning about history will for once be enjoyable and actually enlightening! Grading: reading quizzes, weekly discussions, a final & a project. He also gives extra credit.
Professor Mack is a great teacher that actually makes history interesting. I would highly recommend him if you have to take history
Great Professor! very supportive and helpful....as long as you maintain the guidelines of the assignments you'll score 100% :D
Professor Mack is great about laying the groundwork for when examining historic events. This helps the student to place things in context and better understand what factored in decisions by leaders and people. He attempts to show that all issues have multiple facets contributing and history is ever changing and our interpretation of it is too.
Mr John is a professor excellent. Great class and very helpful. The class is easy but you need to like read and write.
Professor Mack's course was better than expected. I would not be able to find a bad thing to say about the class. The work load is high but if you stick with it, you should have no problem earning your good grade.
Dr. Mack makes the class very interesting. If you take the time to do the assignments every week, you will easily get an A.
Very easy and clear class. He's very big on discussions. For my summer course we had to make 5 posts and take 2 quizzes each week. He's very interactive
Professor Mack is a great teacher! His class is very straightforward and as long as you do as instructed you should have no problem earning an A. He is big on discussions. 5 postings/week along with reading quizzes. He is very interactive with his students. Always there to help if help is needed. Provides easy extra credit. Take his class! :)
Professor Mack is a great professor. He's super helpful and was always available to answer my questions about assignments. Everything is laid out at the beginning of the week, so it's easy to stay on top of your work. I really enjoyed the discussions and I didn't find this class hard at all. I would definitely choose his class!
Dr.Mack is the best, your crazy if you don't take him!
Take HIST with MACK! You will not be disappointed. He's very helpful and straightforward. Just do the assignments on time and everything will be good. It is a lot of writing but it is broken into 5 discussion posts per week so it doesnt seem like a lot. Book is required to do the assignments. He makes HIST fun and interesting unlike most profs.
This professor requires quizzes on 31 chapters for world history. Be ready to read and really, not learn if its summer but rather throw up inf to pass and go back to learn on your own. I got an a BUT ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED AND IT LESS THAN 50% OF INF.
A lot of work but not too difficult. Stay on top of the assignment and you will do fine.
Dr. Mack is one of the best professors I've ever had. His online class is very organized and he's always available for help. The class is NOT easy. A lot of work is involved and it's very time consuming, but he makes it interesting. He has a facebook page for the class where he posts helpful resources and extra credit. Highly recommend him!
Dr. Mack is an excellent teacher. He gives personalized feedback and offers help if he sees you struggling. He manages to take a usually tedious subject and make it interesting. I learned more in this History class than any other. Lots of essay posts, but they're very straightforward.
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This was my first History course, and Professor Mack made it engaging. Make sure you participate in the discussions. He is very specific about what he wants, but as long as you follow the syllabus and watch his videos, you'll be fine. Make sure you keep up with your reading quizzes. In all, I loved the class! Take him. You won't regret it.
Awesome instructor. He is very specific in what he wants. Make sure you follow the syllabus, stay on top of the assignments, and keep the tests up to date. Whatever you do don't wait til the last minute!
Good professor! Uses historical sources to give you more context than what a textbook does. You still use the textbook, though. It may be a more reading and thinking than you're used to, but it's worth it. You actually learn and engage.
Prof. Mack was fantastic. TOUGH class. Worked my butt off. SO much reading. Difficult assignments. Lots of research. No time for extra credit because I was so busy doing the main coursework. You'll need LOTS of time to devote to this course if you want to do well. I got a B, but I think its cause I didn't finish the final exam in time. I cried. SMH
Dr. Mack gave me a love for history I never knew I had before! He used many different sources for learning which really helped put everything together. This isn't a course to remember dates, it is a critical thinking history course to connect to your present life. How much effort you put in will reflect in your grade! Dr. Mack was awesome!
Makes history interesting and gives you additional material that's actually interesting. He did a great job in the lecture and has a real passion for the subject. It's a good deal of work though and for a second I thought I might be unable to get an A. Just put in a bit of effort and this class will be awesome.
This is the second History class that I have taken with Professor Mack. He is one of the best professors that I have had at GPC. He outlines each Unit and gives you a step-by-step guide so that you know you have completed all of the posts and assignments. I LOVED both of his courses and if you take him, you won't regret it! I made As in both.
Dr. Mack is an amazing professor ! You have to do A LOT of reading its pretty much the whole essence of the class. I enjoyed all the source material he provides, he gives you choices of what you want to dig a little deeper into. He makes himself very available to his students through email and even facebook. Its a lot of work, but worth it!
This is the first time ever that I enjoy learning History. Each unit he organizes everything you need do in an "Overview Assignment" file with check-box so if it is easy to follow. His lecture videos are short but very to-the-point and interesting. His reading quizzes and exam are easy, but you definitely have to read the book to get an A.
Took half semester; lots of reading but if you do the work you will get an A. Writingdiscussion assignments are short and actually quite interesting. Professor does a lot to bring the class to life and make it enjoyable. He is also extremely helpful and easy to get a hold of if you have questions. 1010 would recommend.
Fantastic professor. Engaging and involved, which is an accomplishment for an online class. Read the assignments carefully. This class is excellent even for those with a passing interest in history. Course is much easier if you read the text and keep up with assignments. One of the best professors I've ever had.
Follow the guidelines and you will get an A! I missed a couple of discussion reply posts but I still made a B. Definitely take History with Professor Mack! I have had a couple of History professors and this class was by far the best. Do the discussion posts as early as possible and keep up with the quizzes!!
Took him online for world history. Had taken him before (US history). Weekly discussions and quizzes. Participate in discussions and follow his instructions, it's a big portion of your grade and easy. Take the weekly quizzes after you study for discussions. Gives extra credits. Do all of the extra credits. He is the best professors!! Take him!!!
An excellent teacher who is engaged in the class. I took this class in the half semester and got a great deal out of it. Professor Mack inspires thought and discussion among the class even though it is online. I loved this class.
Make sure you do all his homework (discussions) and follow his grading rubric while you do it. Make sure you read the text before taking the quizzes, as they are based on stuff straight out of the book. Do these 2 things, and the class will be a piece of cake. Easy A.
Professor Mack was one of the best History teachers I've had in my career. I took this course online and at a fast pace but the class was still set up for success. His discussion questions may challenge you but not because they are difficult, but because he encourages his students to think outside the box. Highly recommend!
Professor Mack is awesome! I took his class durning the 1st half of the semester and it was a lot of work! I suggest doing a full term but I promise it's hard to fail his class. He is helpful, gives extra credit and he is clear on what he expects on the assignments. He give s a grading rubric for every assignment. TAKE HIM!!
PROFESSOR JOHN MACK IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST HIST. PROFESSOR. His class is very easy, you can expect an A if you complete all the chapter quizzes(you get 3 tries per quiz and take your time very easy questions), and do the discussion posts. He gives no test, only the final. The discussion post are very clear and easy. EASY A WITH PROFESSOR MACK!
Professor John Mack is really clear and grades fast and lets you know how you're doing throughout the semester. He is awesome, if you do something wrong he lets you know and gives you another chance. Best online professor. Makes class interesting. Easy A! just follow his directions. JUST SIMPLY THE BEST!!
I have NEVER in my life taken a History class that was made absolutely complicated!! I will never recommend that someone take his class online. He has made me hate History. His discussion questions are OVER THE TOP!! I am a very intelligent and smart person and I know how to write a great paper I have the grade to prove it. HORRIBLE TEACHER!!!!!!!!
I recently took Professor Mack's 8 week US history course and loved it! Expect to read and write, but also to learn! I had a lot of fun and didn't think I could enjoy a history class. He makes everything clear and even gives you a weekly checklist to make sure you've finished assignment ! He answers questions quickly and is very helpful! Recommend!
I've taken Professor Mack twice now. Before his class I was awful at history, but he was an AWESOME teacher! I highly recommend him. Just don't get behind on online quizzes and you'll do great. He's always available to help and very specific on his expectations. AMAZING teacher!
Professor John Mack is amazing! I highly recommend him. I took his class for world history 1112, and i am definitely taking him for American history. His assignments are clear and easy. You just have to watch his videos in the beginning of every unit and you will get everything. He responds to emails very fasts and he is so clear in what he wants.
I've taken Professor Mack for both of my history courses. He makes learning history enjoyable even though it is a lot of work. The course is very organized and clear so there shouldn't be any problems. Once you get used to his style, it's not so bad. :) Super Easy A. Highly recommended!
Professor Mack was awesome! Probably my favorite teacher at GPC. Responds very quickly to questions, he has a check list each Unit so you know exactly what you need to do, has extra credit opportunities, and he gives interesting material for you to read. I'll recommend him to anyone!
Great professor to take history with. He teaches more than just history. As long as you make an effort to participate, he grades pretty fairly. A lot of reading involved but it really helps in your understanding of the work
This class was ALOT! He is very clear but sometimes not so much. Assigned a 400 word essay on the topic of your choice but put so many restrictions it was hard to find a topic then came back and asks you to revise it. Lots of EXTRA so be prepared to read everything b/c you cant just write your essay on the subject he asks, there is always more req.
Great professor, but it was A LOT of work! I received A, but I worked very hard for it.
Provides thorough details of what is expected. Do exactly what is outlined and you are guaranteed a decent grade.
In his half semester online class, a good core of your grade relies on the weekly discussions and chapter quizzes. You write 3 - 4 mini essays a week based on the plethora of primary sources and secondary sources provided in the form of links and the textbook. As long as you commit to doing the work and stay organized, you should be fine.
Great teacher. Dr. Mack genuinely cares about you and you learning. He is always available to help, and is all over social media. He even reminds you to do assignments. He teaches critical thinking skills and makes history interesting with his ability to help you connect it to the present. Highly recommended.
This class is extremely reading heavy. Requires many hours of study per week and active participation. All grading criteria is available at the beginning of the semester. There are no surprises. As long as you ready and participate, you will get a good grade.
If you want to make an A, read the text book, and always write your papers per the rubric.
Honestly not a bad professor. He is heavy on the reading, but he makes sure you have all the information needed to pass. My problem is that I needed a 2-3 day extension, and he claimed he couldn't do it. My father was dying; all the other teachers said no problem. Very disappointed in his lack of humanity. Didn't want sympathy just courtesy.
Awesome teacher. He is very clear on his expectations and grades fairly.
Professor Mack has been one of my favorite teachers! The workload seems alot to manage in the beginning but once you get into it you realize it is completely manageable. And I work a full-time job and I was taking 2 classes. He provides great feedback, is engaged with his students and has a facebook page to keep in touch with his students.
Looks like I'm the odd one out on Dr. Mack. As a student who actively seeks out great teachers, regardless of workload, I am disappointed in Dr. Mack. His video lectures were outstanding, though his written assignments were tedious and dull. Like the user below, I also work full time and found his content layout inefficient and not worthwhile.
Online classes are challenging, but not when you have an excellent professor. Professor Mack is always willing to help, is clear on his expectations and gives good feedback. Except to do some work, but if you do it its not difficult to pass. Would take him again without a doubt.
Get ready to read and take notes. He uses crash course videos which are easy to follow. Then lotssssss of reading. But if you take notes and try during discussions he's fair. Grade is always available.
Even though i passed his class, his online is hard. You have to do ALOT of reading. Half quizes are hard & half easy. His essays are insane. He doesnt tell you what you did wrong. He is difficult and its a headache. His open book quizes arent easy to find in the book. You have to do heavy thinking.
He is a tough grader and his quizzes are so hard. If you get above 70 in his discussions you are such a smart kid. Don't take him for anything such a hard professor.
Dr. Mack is responsive to any questions a student presents him. He is a pretty fair grader and allowed my class to have a couple of extended deadlines. He also gave everyone the opportunity to redo quizzes. Honestly, if you are unsuccessful in his class then you have no one to blame but yourself.
Prof. Mack is a great teacher. You will be reading and writing a lot in this course. But, you have plenty of time to do all the assignments. He has several videos to assist in assignments and the rubric clearly outlines what he is looking for in the assignments. Extra credit was given as well for a bit of a grade boost.
28 (yes, 28) total Reading Quizzes w/ Lockdown Browser, 4 unit discussion essays- 400 words each w/ a total of 12 responses - 200 words each. Final is a 1500 word written Essay.
Makes you work for it
Great Professor, passionate about teaching, very understanding. Many people say its hard but it not just study and ask for help if needed. He is very understanding and you should make an A in his class if you do the work and communicate. The best history professor I had.
Good teacher. I got an A!
Professor Mack was an amazing professor! He was responsive, creative, inspirational, accessible, organized and fair. He makes you work for your grade but gives you many tools to help. Loved his test frequency and structure. Had 3 exams, open book and was given study guides to help with them. Highly recommend his class!
Professor John Mack Is Beyond The Best Professor I Have Ever Took. This Was A Summer Mini Mester. He Responds The Same Day If Not Immediately To Emails And Text. I Would Definitely Take His Class Again, It Was Very Knowledgeable. Easy A, Just Follow Instructions.
Get ready to read!!!! every week we did a reading quiz and a short essay OR discussion post. he responds fast to emails/texts. I recommend you send him your essays to read before submitting them so he can edit them. He's a great professor. I recommend you to take him!!
Professor Mack is a fantastic professor. Responds almost instantly to your texts, and responds to your email the same day, or the next day if not. There is a great amount of reading but it's nothing you can't comprehend. All you have to do is keep up each week, and do your work to get an A! Amazing professor!
Professor Mack is the best professor I've ever had! He is a fast, gracious, but fair grader. You can tell that he loves what he does teaching History. His assignments take a fair amount of time to complete. It's usually the same routine of an assignment and paper every week but it has taught me how to be a better researcher and enjoy history!
Prof. Mack is the best teacher I have ever come across. His professionalism and care for his students is incomparable. He uses youtube videos to carefully explain the weekly assignment, which is very easy to follow. His edited textbooks are very useful if you want to learn about history very easily. I definitely recommend Prof. Mack.
Dr. Mack is the best teacher I have ever had. His grading criteria is clear. He gives you every opportunity in the world to pass, he honestly cares about his students. He provides the textbook for you and supporting resources. Dr. Mack was always available to help us in any way we needed. Quickly responds to texts/emails.
I took him for a 4 week summer semester and the class was just fine. 1 worksheet, 5 quizzes, 2 papers, and a discussion for a final. He provided the book, so you didnt have to buy it. My only 2 cons is he puts word minimums on every writing assignment (which got annoying quick) and he can take points off for little stuff; so watch out for that
He provided the text to read and some of them had links to CrashCourse videos. One of the most trivial graders Ive ever experienced. He doesnt even tell you what you lost the points for either. His feedback is just him telling you good job for doing the assignments. His rubrics were infuriating to read. I got an A but, he needs to work on that
THE BEST history professor I've ever had. 5 short papers, over 12 quizzes, and around 4 (heavy) discussion posts. You have to earn it. The only professor who actually has made me remember a lot of key important historical information. He provides the textbook for you, and provides explanation videos to make it less difficult to understand!
He is a very nice and respectful teacher. He is very clear about his grading so as long as you do the work you will get the grade you deserve. His class is mostly discussions (1 a week, 300 words), but do not let that scare you, it's not as hard as you'd think. Everything you need is provided in the textbook(a fairly simple). Take the minimester.
Enjoyed class but wouldn't take it as a minimester because it's a lot of work.
I took his course online in Fall 2020 (Perimeter Online). He is a nice guy gives good feedback and is accessible throughout the week. There are 14 chapter reading and quizzes, 5 short papers, and a few discussions. Taking his class means a commitment to a lot of reading and writing work so be ready for that.
Professor Mack is a great professor. He was so helpful. He was always available when help was needed and he always gave great feedback on how to improve your grades. He wasn't a tough grader and was completely understanding and somewhat flexible. Although the work load was a bit much, he was always encouraging so it was bearable.
Teacher is amazing at what he do!
He's a really good professor. You just have to keep up
Lots of reading from the textbook and a quiz every week. I enjoyed this format but it might not be for everyone. No final, but a project. I enjoyed the class.
Professor Mack was extremely caring. His syllabus is clear and exhibits what he expects from you in the class. I am not a fan of history, but Professor Mack made the class enjoyable.
Great professor, makes history interesting. Everything's laid out easily, grading criteria is clear. Online textbook from him is FREE. Assignments were 2 chapters every other week + quizzes, crash course videos, discussion prompt due every other week. Discussion prompts had word counts of 150-300 words. Extra credit if you submit study guides.
This professor is very organized and caring. His class has a lot of reading but his grading standards are reasonable and he provides feedback on every assignment. I would 100% recommend taking his class if given the opportunity.
Great teacher, but a lot of work. This semester we had two very long study guides (one for each chapter studied) every week and discussion/exams every 3 weeks. He is very approachable and great at communicating. Also, he gave extra credit for attending tutoring sessions, that was great.
Professor Mack is great. His class is clearly laid out in the syllabus, no surprises. He's really interactive, commenting on posts, responding to emails, giving feedback on homework assignments. He does explanation videos for lectures and assignments where his cat makes appearances. The videos are incredibly helpful. I took another course with him.
He truly cares about his students gaining knowledge & teaching. His class is easily structured,grading is precise, gainful teaching style. No study guides, 300 word discuss due one week w 2 comments due next week, FREE textbk, weekly quiz, easy points. Easy class It is easy class but extremely enjoyable. He goes above & beyond sign up for summer 24
Best online professor I've taken! He posts weekly videos explaining the directions, giving feedback, and a general review. We had one assignment each week and that was all! The assignments were either worksheets or discussion posts that correlated to the assigned readings/videos for the week. He is passionate and knowledgeable, I'd recommend!
Professor Mack makes history engaging. His class has a fair workload, with an online textbook and helpful resources like Unstuckstudy for efficient prep. Definitely worth taking.
HIST 1111-2 Discussion(Grades though), Multimedia project(Grades okay, as long as you put the work and do the right MLA format) ,3 tests worth 50 points each(Easy) ,Extra credit worth 10 points. Professor is good even if you did bad on Multimedia project and Discussion you can still end up with A, make sure do all work on time to get extra points.
The class is not a lot of work. Easy if you don't interact with the professor. Assignments about every 2 weeks. He does not clearly express the exceptions on papers and assignments. Then get mouthy and rude when students are confused and ask questions. Also very harsh grader... like nothing is worth more than a 95. Also grades weird like 89.653.
I took his class online, he's a great professor overall. Discussions every week, tests/projects due every two weeks, but limited extra credit. He's a relatively easy grader, just make sure to do the work and follow instructions and the class is easy.
His grading is so confusing. Discussions every week which you need the textbook for in text citations, 2 responses due by Sunday. The responses have prompts. Five projects on the last 5 weeks. He only grades 4 out of the 5. Two papers. His feedback was always confusing, there was always a “but” to everything. I wouldn't say it's a hard class.
Such a harsh grader for no reason. I really felt like there was no pleasing him. History is my best and favorite subject and I've never gotten less than A in a History class in my life before this class. How did I do better in A&P than my best subject?? I wouldn't take him if I had the choice for another professor. Take Mr. Farris if you can
Easy A, just do your work and discussion posts, and you're Gucci
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