3.2

Joni Flowers

Education - College of Southern Nevada (all campuses)

3.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
114
Reviews
3.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

114

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

16

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25

What Students Say

Honestly one of the worst teachers I have taken at CSN

EDU214 - 1.0 rating

Most schools don't use Microsoft office anymore

EDU214 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

58%

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95% confidence
Based on 62 grades
Most common grades:
A (26)
B+ (10)
A+ (9)
Grade Distribution
A(35)B(8)C(2)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(15)
Based on 71 reported grades
A: 26
B+: 10
A+: 9
Not sure yet: 7
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (22)
Participation matters (19)
Lots of homework (15)
Tough grader (14)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Caring (9)
Tough Grader (7)
Accessible outside class (7)
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Ratings by Course

EDCU234

5.0

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EDU260

5.0

(1)

EDU2142001

5.0

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EDUC234

4.5

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EDU234

4.4

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Difficulty by Course

EDUCATION214

4.7

280

4.0

214

3.6

EDU260

3.0

EDU214

3.0

Reviews (114)
5.0
1.0
EDCU234
Oct 14, 2007

She is an awesome teacher!!! I can not remember the name of the textbook, its around here somewhere. Dr. Flowers is a nice woman and if you need help, she is there to explain something to you. Also, in my class if you needed more time for an assignment she would listen as to why and then usually give you the extra time. Tak her you will not regret

4.0
1.0
EDUC234
Apr 15, 2008

Her lectures are aweful she sounds so full of herself and talks like her students are really stupid. She was pretty helpful with the material but shes really boring. Take this class online for an easy A

5.0
1.0
EDU234
May 21, 2008

professor flowers is awsome shes there to help you ...also if you want an easy class ..here it is she leaves early gives easy assignment and always understands if your absent...and you dont need a book for this class..so you even save money :)

2.0
2.0
EPD357
Aug 9, 2008

Easy class and teacher doesn't care. She talks a good talk but doesn't back it up with challenging assignments or anything to learn. Highest concern is if you attend the live classrooms to listen to her talk and talk and talk and your discussion board posting. She doesn't post grades, doesn't respond to posts, VERY unorganized!!!

5.0
3.0
EDU260
Aug 23, 2008

Dr. Flowers is very nice and helpful if you have questions about assignments. It is a little tricky getting all of the required information for assignments because you need to check all of the areas in WebCt to make sure you meet her criteria. Some of the dates are incorrect and need to be updated but overall a great class.

5.0
1.0
EDU234
May 6, 2009

Participate in her class! That's all she wants. Turn in your assignments, which can be done in 30 minutes and you're good to go.

5.0
1.0
EDU234
May 12, 2009

Dr. Flowers just wants the class to participate. She was very helpful but if you don't turn in your assignments you will do poorly in her class. It's a great learning tool and as long as you are there and animated, you will do fine.

3.0
2.0
EDU280
May 18, 2009

EDU 280 online class. The assignments and class overall are not that hard, but her directions are unclear and not specific enough to complete the assignment to her satisfaction. She expects you to log-on everyday. Extra credit was calculated into the total points, so if you didn't do any you got an F and it shot down your real grade. Use caution!

5.0
1.0
EDU234
Jun 3, 2009

If you do the work and do it as directed you will do fine. She is a great teacher and really wants participation as well as attendance.

1.0
4.0
EDU280
Jun 15, 2009

This teacher is horrible. She changes up the syllabus every other day. Keeps adding assignments at the last moment. She is not well organized. I wouldn't recommend her.

5.0
2.0
EDUC234
Jul 3, 2009

I would reccommend. Took online 4wk course. If you are taking more than 1 other course & work & have a family be prepared to work your butt off. Many doable assignments but are time consuming. Every 2 days something major is due for the 4wk course. If you can take it in 8wks it is the same load.She is very helpful.

4.0
2.0
EDU280
Jul 7, 2009

i would recommend the class online if you are willing to log in every day to the class also you have to be patient because some of the assignments are a little confusing, but as long as you ask questions do your work and participate you will get a good grade. bonus: there are no tests! I liked that she records her lectures so you can listen to them

3.0
2.0
EDU234
Aug 3, 2009

Way too much of a work load. Was not impressed with the type of assignments that were given for a technology class. I did learn some new things from the class but I feel that I should have learned much more considering the amount of assignments. almost impossible to take another class at the same time as this one. teacher unclear on assignments

5.0
1.0
EDU234
Aug 16, 2009

Dr. Flowers is a very wonderful professor I had bronhcitis for 2 weeks and couldn't talk because of no voice she understood completly and said that she hoped I get better soon very organized learned alot wonderful class

3.0
5.0
EDU280
Oct 27, 2009

This teacher is ridiculous. Requires online students to log into class 5 days out of the week. I take online classes to make it easier to fit into my schedule, this doesn't fit the bill. Also wants you to have to work in groups also hard to do when you're working full time.

3.0
3.0
EDU280
Dec 11, 2009

I believe she is sincere in wanting to teach but must be new. Her racial bias came through in her lectures & was very offensive. Assignment directions posted in more than one place & differed from each other, so grades are out of students' control. Not ok. Didn't reply to questions clearly, timely, sometimes, at all. Far too much "busy" work.

5.0
1.0
EDU280
Jan 2, 2010

Took the online class. Must log in bout every other day to keep up. Post, do your assignments & participate in the Wimba online chat mtgs and you will do fine. Group project was fun & I enjoyed the class. Just make sure you clarify your assgnmnts. Best way is through the live Wimba chats. Dr. Flowers is very flexible as long as u communicate.

2.0
4.0
EDU214
Oct 20, 2010

I took this class online. I found it to be not quite what I thought. I did not enjoy her grading. It was all over the place. I am an A student and did not feel that she was fair with grading because of her unclear descriptions of assignments. Also she was not that familiar with the technology that she was teaching.

2.0
4.0
EDU234
Dec 20, 2010

this teacher is not available to her students at all. i had to take this class for my degree and i feel someone else should be teaching it. she records herself talking and requires you to listen to it, but if you ask questions she doesnt give you credit for listening to her speeches. avoid her class if possible.

4.0
4.0
EDU214
Jan 2, 2011

I took the technology in education class and thought she was very nice and clear on instructions in the syllabus, and during class. I would reccomend her to everyone. TAKE THIS CLASS!

4.0
4.0
EDU214
Jan 2, 2011

I took the technology in education class and thought she was very nice. There is no textbook, just lots of computer work,i liked the assignments, some were easy and fun, and some were hard and tedious. I enjoyed this class!

4.0
3.0
EDU214
Jan 6, 2012

Some of the assignments were very interesting others were not! She grades very hard, she expects good work. She responds to emails late at night but she responds the same day or the day after.

5.0
1.0
EDU214
May 8, 2012

This class is really easy. If you keep up with the assignments, that are so simple by the way, you will pass with ease. Although I will say, 3 hrs of this class kills me its pretty boring. But an overall easy A class and Ms. Flowers is very polite and easily liked.

5.0
1.0
EDU234
Aug 17, 2012

Easy, easy class. Chances are, you probably already know how to do half the stuff she'll teach you. (Powerpoints, flyers, etc.) But she did teach me somethings I didn't know how to do! It's all for a portfolio you'll make and you have a partner lesson plan presentation at the end. She is funny and entertaining. Class was an easy A! Take her!

5.0
1.0
EDU214
Dec 6, 2012

This class is extremely easy! There are a lot of assignments so it is quite time consuming but overall I actually thought most of the assignments were fun. She is very nice and explains things very well. If you need this class, take it with her!

5.0
1.0
EDU214
Dec 22, 2012

Ms. Flowers is such an amazing professor! She is so professional & truly cares about her students success. The class in general is easy as its all hands on computer work. She always responded to my emails when I had questions. Grades on angel were always posted up. Definitely recommend!

4.0
3.0
EDU214
May 22, 2013

Dr. Flowers is a great instructor. No book required. There are 11 assignments,long mid-term and extremely long final. This course is not hard, but you will need the time and dedications to get all the work done.

1.0
3.0
EDU214
Oct 7, 2013

Literally one of the worst instructors I have ever had. Very stubborn and loves to just hand out work. Not clear on the assignments she wants submitted. I have butted heads with her on revising assignments. I do not recommend this instructor! She misspells almost everything and her pages are decorated like crap. I can not help it. She's no good.

3.0
1.0
EDU280
Dec 3, 2013

Class was overall easy but a lot of work. Participation and keeping up with posts is essential. Overall easy class however the group work was majorly difficult in an online setting.

4.0
2.0
EDU280
Jan 2, 2014

Dr.Flowers is a great professor and she cares about her students. However, her instructions aren't always clear but she will answer any questions you may have. I have taken almost all my education classes with her and her classes require a lot reading and writing assignments. Just read the assigned readings.

1.0
5.0
EDU214
Apr 3, 2014

Horrible teacher and would not recommend. She does not care about her students and is not FAIR on the grading at all. She does not even take the time out to hear what you have to say. She is so unclear in her assignments and always changes everything last minute. HORRIBLE.

3.0
1.0
EDU2141003
Grade: B+
May 12, 2014

No book required. This course is not hard, but you will need the time and dedications to get all the work done. If you are computer savvy you shouldn't have a problem. If you have questions or doubts about an assignment be sure to ask!

3.0
3.0
214
Grade: A+
May 19, 2014

Class extremely boring. Her assignments are confusing and the class as a whole kills maybe 5 trees each with how much printing she requires which was highly unnecessary.

1.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
May 20, 2014

DO NOT take any classes with this professor. She is horrible! If you think by asking for clarification on assignments will get you anywhere, think again. I am not sure she really wants to help her students. She is rude and condescending when she finally does answer your questions, and that often happens AFTER the assignment is due. STAY AWAY!!!!

5.0
1.0
EDU214
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

GREAT PROFESSOR. I took the online 8 week course. Her lectures are very clear and explain exactly how to do each and every assignment. Then she also writes out exactly what she is requesting. You put everything in the assignment that is requested it is an easy A. I am going to take any and all EDU classes I can take with Prof Flowers. AWESOME.

5.0
4.0
EDUCATION214
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 9, 2014

This teacher is so helpful. The class is homework heavy but she is a true leader that will help you out in anyway possible. Dr. Flowers is is everything a teacher should be!

2.0
5.0
EDUCATION214
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2014

Not an efficient teacher. Does not provide a rubric. Different written and podcast instructions. If you make 1 mistake expect a LOW grade on your assignment.This class should be an easy A but the teacher is disorganized and the work load is ENORMOUS! She does not work well with students, misspells and doesn't use proper grammar and excellence! BAD!

2.0
5.0
EDUCATION214
Grade: B+
Jul 12, 2014

This class is confusing. The grading seems too sporadic. I believe she means well and tries hard to help students but is simply disorganized. The class has too much homework and is overwhelming at times. She seems to like to put the heavy load on students. Must listen to podcast and néed to log on everyday! Take another teacher!

2.0
4.0
280
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2014

What an UNORGANIZED MESS! This teacher is just not meant to teach. She is condescending and talks down to students that may need clarity. Does not grade consistently. 1 Amazing that she is teaching a diversity class considering her preferential treatment to people of her own color. She forgets to add grades to her book so keep track of your scores.

2.0
4.0
EDU214
Nov 30, 2014

Rude . Grades inconsistently. I ran into a huge issue with my midterm beyond my control and asked for just a small bit more time and she refused after the due date. This was the first I asked for anything and never was late before. She also said i didn't turn prt 1 of 3 at all. NOT TRUE! which caused my grade to plunge without hope of recovery

2.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2014

Worst teacher I've ever had! Rude. Takes days to get back to you if you have a question... half the time she never even responded to me. Videos are out of date and her lesson plans are updated by saying "you won't do what the video tells youdo this instead". If you turn work in late expect a low score. MidFinal are ridiculous

5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2014

This class is the intro to educational technology class, and the ONLY things we got "familiar" with was microsoft word. I really was hoping to get introduced to the smart board, the elmo, and all the other technological advances that are in schools today. It was easy but not what i hoped for at all.

5.0
2.0
214
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2014

Very helpful, great lectures.

1.0
5.0
EDU214
Jan 7, 2015

This professor's modules and communication were so confusing and scattered that I'm lucky I even passed the course. Changes were made to each assignment on what seemed like a whim. Directions were unclear and the material is outdated for a technology course. By the end of the course I barely cared about my grade, I just wanted it to be over.

5.0
1.0
EDU2142001
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2015

This professor is awesome. She is very helpful and clear on assignments. You should definitely take this professor if you want an easy edu class. There are many assignments however they are very clear and she makes it very easy to pass. You must attend class to pass. No textbook

1.0
3.0
EDU280
Apr 15, 2015

Terrible professor. Confusing modules, 15 of your grade is discussion participation but they are all lumped into one grade, even though there are 4 a week. She will not help you, very rude. I regret ever taking this teacher. I've done online classes for 3 years and this is my first experience with such bad grading systems.

1.0
5.0
214
May 16, 2015

Dr. Flowers can not spell and refuses to communicate. She is inconsistent and does not answer questions until it is too late. Keep track of your scores because most likely she will screw that up too! She is in love with herself and you are not important to her and neither is your success!

1.0
5.0
214
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2015

The work is easy but the class is hard due to the disorganization of this teacher! She adds things in the middle of assignments and literally flys by the seat of her pants. Disorganized and horrible teacher! After reading the post on her I can not believe she had a job! It is very sad because the other Education professors at CSN are great!

2.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2015

The assignments were easy. My main issue is her CLARITY and lack of feedback. I would follow the specific instructions to her assignments but still lose a chunk load of points! idk why. Would not take her again. Tough grader. Monotone lectures. Does not accept late assignments.

5.0
1.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2016

Follow her assignment and you would pass the class. She also gives good feedback's on anything you need and homework or assignment is not hard. Attendance is mandatory in her class if not your grade would down...........................................................................................................................................

5.0
3.0
EDU2141003
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 8, 2016

This was the best online class that I have taken thus far and I would take this same class again! Professor Flowers provided very clear and concise online lectures, visually demonstrating how certain programs work. Her expectations were clear and her grading is fair. I am walking away from her class with a plethora of knowledge!

2.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: B
Mar 18, 2016

She wasn't too clear in her assignments and she wasn't very helpful. I had to message her a few times to get a response. Some responses were just her repeating what the assignment said. Very unhelpful. Also felt, even through this online class, that she didn't really care for the class. She seemed very dull and uninterested. Wouldn't take her again

5.0
1.0
EDU214
Grade: A+
Apr 12, 2016

Her expectations are clear, give her what shes looking for and you will get an A, she is big on group discussions and participation, Dr. Flowers wants the online class to still have that in classroom feel... which is nice.

1.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

Syllabus & curriculum is outdated: unacceptable for a technology class. Wasted time learning Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Frustrating because there is sooooooo much amazing cutting edge educational technology. Avoid her online class because of horrible clarity of assignment directions. I carefully went through directions & stumbled many times. Avoid.

1.0
5.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
May 16, 2016

She's horrendous. Honestly don't know how she gets paid money to teach. She is all over the place in her lectures and deducts an insane amount of points for "not following her directions" which are completely unclear. Do yourself a favor and take ANY other teacher for Education. Honestly one of the worst teachers I have taken at CSN

2.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Work starts out easy/clear, but as the semester goes on her directions get hazier and she deducts a ton/all for small errors that she never specified. If you try to contact her about a grading error, don't expect a reply. You get what you get and there is no changing it. Don't bring your assignments up to date, you won't get credit if you do.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
EDU280
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Flowers is very unclear about her grading and her expectations. She does not supply a rubric for any assignment, nor ANY feedback. I am very disappointed in this class. In addition, her directions are unclear and her examples are incomplete. I am very disappointed in this instructor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This professor is unclear on what she wants. She has her lecture saying one thing and the instructions saying another thing. If you make a tiny mistake she takes a ton of points off.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
EDU214
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

I had her for fall 2016 and she was all right. I would not spend a lot of time on her assignments but still got A's on almost all her assignments. The instructions can be unclear at times. I was docked points off the final because she was not clear enough and I didn't want to do half of the midterm.

SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
EDU214
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Best class i've taken! It was fun and easy to do! Get ready to do an assignment every week!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

tough grader towards the end, starts easy but gets tough on midterm (she wants you to interview a teacher and an administrator) on final you do a presentation of 20 minutes (with other stuff you done all semester)you will pass if you turn everything in... TAKE IT ONLINE SINCE ALL YOUR WORK IS DUE ONLINE+ u don't have to do the presentation.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Unclear, unorganized, unprofessional! Not a hard class but it is VERY hard to get any clarification. Watch out because she loses assignments and forgets to put grades in. Just such a pain to deal with. You won't learn anything so avoid her if possible!

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dropped her class when it became evident that I wasn't going to learn anything new. She teaches about Microsoft Office which is stuff I learned back in 2005. Most schools don't use Microsoft office anymore. She uses old lectures with the only updates being "Don't do the work that is talked about in the lecture." I do not recommend.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
EDU214
May 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

In the beginning of the semester it was extremely easy and the work was fun. After the midterm, she started getting tough on grading. She would mark 20 points or even give a 0 for missing one thing. It wasn't the worse class but it was frustrating how much points would be taken off for something small missing.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

I took her EDU214 online class for 8 weeks. None of the assignments were too hard. Basically two assignments a week. I managed it pretty easily. Not the easiest A, but definitely not hard.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
EDU280
Grade: B
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

This is my second time taking a class With Professor Flowers. She is not a hard grader. Just actually try at your work and you will get a good grade. She uses the book for this course but she also gives yo lectures that she recorded herself.

3.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Overall the class is okay, but the professor is very picky and docks lots of points for just about anything. Participation in the discussions is mandatory, sometimes seems redundant. Did not enjoy the class like I thought I would. Glad it's out of the way. Instructions are sometimes unclear.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
EDU214
Grade: B-
Dec 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

takes points off for anything i do not recommend

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor Flowers was a great professor in my opinion. I had learned a lot in her lectures, and I enjoyed her class because she went over our turned in assignments with us, and had the class critique them in some way. It was nerve-wracking of course, but it helped a lot to learn how to do things correctly. She excited me to become a future educator

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Flowers was a great professor I took her eight course. She gave really good feedback when I had a hard time understanding. I really got to learn about new technology and how to use them to design classrooms. The assignments and midterm was easy, because of her I got to go interview my old first grade teacher. Take her class it is

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

I have nothing bad to say about Dr Flowers. When I didnt understand, she took the time to take my phone call and help me through. I am now taking her EDU280 in the Spring. Her EDU214 was so easy because of her great lectures and detailed instructions. Was a fun class because its all about your own creativity. Follow the rubric and you'll pass easy!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This profesor expects to much in little time she also does not do a very good job about explaining project she is all over the place

4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Flowers is a great Professor! Her class is hard, but you will learn! I learned so much about various softwares and new technology's. I was frustrated at times in her class, but nothing I couldn't handle. Dr. Flowers is always there to help in anyway that she can. She has positive feedback and overall she's a great instructor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
EDU214
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Taken edu 21 online, and very disappointed. professor is very unclear on assignment instructions. unable to provided clear rubric for a lot of assignments. deducts major amount of points for minor mistakes then unable to give explanation. would not take again, glad to be over with course. Do not recommend to anyone

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
EDU214
May 11, 2020
Would take again

I loved Dr. Flowers class. I feel way more prepared now to use technology in the classroom. The assignments/projects were somewhat difficult and they really helped me understand what was being taught. She also did a great job at moving the class to online since covid-19. Overall she is very patient and makes sure you understand the material.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A+
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher! I took her for edu214 online and there was only one assignment per week and they we pretty easy. All you have to do is watch the video lectures. The most time consuming assignments were the midterm and final so make sure you start that a least a week before its due. She messages back fast. Make sure to do the reflections on time.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: C+
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Flowers is a very nice woman, however, she is a very tough grader and there is little room for error. During this pandemic, I had to fight to get my midterm graded. She gave me some grief for being a couple of days late. Otherwise, okay-ish professor. Lots of homework.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2020
Would take again

Took this class in person, pretty easy class just follow what she has on the rubric and you'll be fine. There is one assignment due at the the end of the week, and a midterm and a final.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
EDU280
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2020
Would take again

Took Professor Flowers for EDU 201 and 280 and she's absolutely amazing. She is very organized, her feedback is timely and honest, and she's someone you will learn a lot from. I appreciate a teacher who actually puts in time and effort for her students and she really does. Good luck!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Flowers is super sweet and makes the class interesting. Her grading criteria can be confusing at times but if you show effort and care she is generous and gives full credit. You can also revise and make up lost points if you email for help. Emails back quickly, overall enjoyed her class and her kindness!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hope youre a mind reader. Although I did learn a lot from her class, her instructions for assignments made me want to rip my hair out. She was constantly confusing us with another class and would give an instruction for an assignment in three different areas that contradicted eachother. Marks down on things that werent specified to begin with

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
EDU214
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The assignments were never consistently explained well. A lot of the time shed grade us on things that were not part of her instructions. When questioned why specific points were taken away, she would not actually answer. Only repeated what she said elaboration. Many points were from discussions that you gained nothing from. Dont recommend.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
EDU214
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont listen to anyone who gave her a positive review. She takes points off for anything and graded too unfairly. When asked about it, she doesnt explain. Her instructions are unclear and when you have something you think youre gonna do well on, she ends up taking a huge chunk of the points away. I do not recommend her as an educator.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Flowers is great. She assigns a TON of homework, but her instructions are really clear. Just follow the directions to a tee and you'll get As. She responds to emails quickly and is really nice and respectful.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A
May 17, 2021
Would take again

Flowers is a great instructor and her class is very manageable. It's 1 assignment and 2 discussion posts a week. Midterm essay, reflections, e-portfolio, and final presentation. If you do the work correctly, it's an easy A. Her emails can be vague, so ask classmates for help too. But her class is NOT HARD AT ALL. Definitely my favorite class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
EDU280
Grade: B
Oct 3, 2021
Would take again

I loved taking Dr. Flowers classes so much I have taken multiple and will any chance I can. She is truly a professor who cares.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
EDU280
Grade: B+
Oct 27, 2021
Would take again

I took an 8-week course. I've had her before & I was surprised this semester. 4 times she graded my work wrong or missing before the due date. On my final, she took off 150 pts for a "mistake" that didn't make sense. I've had an A all semester with no missing or late work and one slip dropped me to a B. I worked too hard to get 89.91% last second.

Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
EDU280
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

I loved having Dr. Flowers, she has been the best professor Ive had at CSN. She is understanding and very good at teaching her curriculum. Her lectures are outstanding and I love her use of posting them as videos so I can pause and write down things she said that arent on the pwrpoints.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
EDU214
Feb 25, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst. She provides almost no instructions to very ridiculous assignments. This is one class 99% of people will never use again. She had unrealistic weird criteria for the assignments that did not feel as they help even a little with what we need to learn. She made assignments that we had to rely on other people (which most couldnt do)

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2022

Took as 8 week course. This was honestly the worst teacher I've had at CSN. She is very rude, does not answer your questions in emails and is very unapproachable. I found myself redoing many of her assignments because of the lack of instruction and failure to answer questions when asked. I have never been more disappointed. Must use Microsoft.

Lots of homework
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: B-
Oct 28, 2022
Would take again

Her class was not hard at all. The only reason I got my grade to be B- was because for midterm you need to interview a teacher and a Principal from any school in Clark County. I was only able to get a teacher to interview. You write a 2-page essay on each one. Assignments are mostly using PowerPoint, google docs, and Google slides.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
214
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

anyone who left a bad review simply did not pay attention. lots of work yes. lectures are clear and if you actually listen she walks you through the assignment step by step and if YOURE smart youll do it while you listen to the lecture. class is easy, class is tedious teacher is great

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
EDU280
Grade: D+
Mar 10, 2023

Very odd grading, feedback is unclear and does not elaborate very well. Not the worst class but I suggest finding someone with better reviews. You cannot do the big assignments last minute. Took a ton of points off from my final and refused to elaborate despite me fulfilling the rubric.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2023
Would take again

Professor Flowers is an awesome professor! I took her 4-week long EDU214 class. The work load was tasking, but instructions on assignments and discussions were very clear! - She is extremely nice/caring and quick to respond. I really enjoyed this class!

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
EDU280
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2023

I received answers to my questions around 2, 3 weeks late, and after "chasing" the instructor all over canvas, posting the same question over and over in any possible place, and sending emails to the teacher, who also had the courage to tell me that emails were not very much appreciated. This class was THE WORST NIGHTMARE, timing was really bad!

5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A-
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Flowers is very helpful and clear with her directions and grading criteria. She gave great feedback on each assignment and answered any questions via email in a timely manner. I would 100% take another class of hers!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Flowers is very clear and thorough in her lectures. The syllabus lays out all expectations and dates so you can follow along easily with the class schedule. Every assignment is posted to a discussion board for your peers to review and respond to, so that is something that may motivate you to put forth your best work each time.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
EDU280
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Flowers was always quick to respond to my messages. She is an amazing and caring professor. This was my 2nd class with her. Her expectations are clear on assignments so if you put in the effort you will end the class with a good grade. Thank you Dr. Flowers I enjoyed both classes I took.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
EDU280
Grade: A
Sep 5, 2024
Would take again

Honestly, I was nervous about taking her class bc of all the other reviews that I read about her... BUT I'm glad I had her. Maybe she wasn't that great in the past, but she definitely was great this year. Read the syllabus & you'll be fine. No quizzes/tests. No crazy "10 page essays". Discussion posts are easy.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
3.0
EDU280
Grade: A
Oct 1, 2024

Professor Flowers is very meh. The work is simple, but she is a tough grader. She does not give good feedback on assignments which was frustrating especially for an online class. I would not take her again, but it could have been worse, I guess. 10 hours of community service, teacher interview and lots of discussion posts!

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
EDU280
Grade: A-
Oct 22, 2024

Being in Joni Flower's class was extremely anxiety inducing and disappointing. She does not follow her own rubrics, she gives terrible feedback, like literally two words and that's all. No matter how hard I tried to meet her standards I always seemed to fall short. Find another teacher for this class if you can!

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
214
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

I am so glad I didn't skip taking this professor. I loved her class so much I signed up with her for 280 as well. WATCH the lectures! Email her if you need- she is super responsive. Great feedback, and is a very fair grader. Decent amount of homework. Super kind! If you can not handle feedback- you are not going to want to be a teacher LOL

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

I really enjoyed this course and one of my favorite professors at CSN. Very passionate about teaching and I learned a lot from this class. She gives good feedback and made the class engaging.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2024

Dr. Flowers isn't the best or the worst she can be very annoying with how she grades as her grading is not clear and she provides horrible two worded feedback, class isn't that hard unless you struggle with tech I got a D but it honestly is my fault but other than that she's not the worst just needs better communication, feedback and grading

Group projects
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024

Joni Flowers is very bad at communicating. She will state her directions on canvas, but yet then make her own rubric as she goes along and grades the assignment.She gives very vague feedback, such as "I'll review" or "revise" not explaining why you need to revise or why you got the grade you got. Joni, you need to learn how to communicate better.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: B+
Feb 2, 2025
Would take again

Professor Flowers is generally clear and helpful, though her instructions can be vague at times. The workload is manageable, and using resources like Unstuckstudy alongside the class discussions helps a lot. Overall, it's a solid class worth taking.

5.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Flowers was a wonderful professor. She would demonstrate how to do the assignment during class. The assignment was easy to do if you follow her demonstrations. The midterm is easy to do if you don't procrastinate and the same thing goes for the final project.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
EDU214
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Flowers was great to have as a professor. She is great at responding to emails and explaining assignments throughout the semester. Stay on top of your assignments and attend her big blue button conferences and you will breeze through course. It was a fun course with many projects!

Participation matters
Group projects
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
EDU280
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher, in my experience she does tell you what to correct if you do the assignment slightly wrong or things of that degree. This is a nice and easy class, 8 weeks for me. Most of the weeks are just discussion posts, a well written paragraph or 2 is enough with 2 comments on others posts. Final and other assignments easy, just stay locked in

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
EDU280
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2025
Would take again

This professor is a great one. I took her 4-week course it had a lot of work to submit in four weeks but none of the assignments took forever to complete. As long as you follow the rubric you'll get an A in the class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
214
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2025

I believe that this professor is not the best for me because their instructions to their assignments are not clear, when addressed a situation it wasn't handled professionally, I wouldn't take this class again.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
EDU214
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2025

Lots of projects.HORRIBLE feedback. Says 2-3 words, so you don't fully understand what she wants you to fix. Unprofessional when handling any type of conflict. CHECK YOUR GRADES! She "accidentally" typed in 100 pts off of one of my bigger grades about a day before grades were due. She fixed her mistake, but only after I had to point it out.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
EDU214
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2025

The instructions for assignments are often unclear, which makes them more time-consuming than they need to be. Feedback on submitted work tends to be vague, and it feels like points are deducted for very minor issues. The midterm expectations also felt unrealistic.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
EDU214
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

She's graceful but very strict when she wants her way

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
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