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The coolest teacher I ever had. He is very polite, very knowledgeable, and will genuinly help students learn the different topics. Has a pretty cool acsent! An easy "A" if you attend his classes. Don't need to take much notes at all. Easy tests, rarely any HW, what more could you ask for!

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Cool guy, VERY nice, EASY class, He remindes me of grounds keeper willy on the simpsons. take this class

GET IN MY BELLY!!!!!!! cool guy

Excellent teacher. Does his best to explain the material and wants everyone to understand. If you pay attention in class and take notes, you will easily pass the mutiple-choice tests.

A very helpful professor. He also takes the time to get to know his students during the 15 minute break time he gives.

very nice!I like the way he teach. Easy Clear and helpful. good job teacher

This is guy is great! He's from Scotland originally and always makes class exciting. Though he isn't the easiest, this guy knows his stuff and is a joy to learn from.

Use funny examples to relate to topic

Provides you with he neccessary tools to get a good grade. Just study his online powerpoints and everything is covered in their in the test. you have 4 test the whole year if you get perfect scores on 3 you don't have to take final. thiers no reason why you can't get at least a B (which i expect to get).Oh and he drops lowest grade. I RECCOMEND HIM

Easy class online and inclass as long as you pay attention and listen. He'll teach you everything in a way anyone will understand. I've had a few classes with him and he's never used the book they claim you need so just save yourself the time and money and dont get it.

Awesome professor!! Love his accent, plus his anecdotes and metaphors. He does NOT use the book, he posts a ton of notes on blackboard (you have to read them, a lot of the info was on the tests and he didn't normally go over them in class), and he's got practice quizzes on blackboard that are REALLY helpful - the questions on the quizzes are the qu

He is nice

he is a great teacher.he posted all the material online,test are easy as long as you study the material.it is not an easy A but you learn alot.student who just want a easy one,he is not for you.i got an A but i worked very hard for it.he is one of the best teacher this school has.

This guy really knows his stuff and has a very engaging classroom manner, a potent combination. Highly recommended. Not easy but not too hard, just right!

He's a pretty good professor. The class material is boring though. You don't really need to go to class beside in the first few weeks and the tests!

I had him in ITE 221 and thought he was good. If you miss something in lecture he has notes online and very helpful online practice quizzes for each test you can take as many times as you want. If you study and take those quizzes the tests are easy to pass.

He is fairly easy, if you ask and take time to learn the material you're good to go. Missing a class will get you lost if you have no previous knowledge about OS hardware..

just do the practice exams online and you'll be fine. he can be a picky grader, but whatever. listen during lectures, book is pointless except it is needed for the final assignment. pay attention to due dates. it's easy to mess up your grade by not checking blackboard. doesn't ask for much, just stay on top of your work.

Fantastic teacher. Enthusiastic and keeps the class involved. Don't need the book (or get old version). You'd have to be pretty absent minded not to do well in this course. Do the practice exams and read the online material and you'll ace it. His lectures are great also.

Best teacher ever!!! Funny guy. Take him

Funny and easy teacher =) You wont need the textbook and i wouldnt bother taking notes, i took notes and never used them. As long as you take the practice exams on blackboard, u'll pass. Easy A :D

Best teacher ever.

I wish I could have Mark for all my ITE classes, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Class is very interesting, he is lively, prepared, and does not ramble. (idk what the other person was talking about). Honestly the best college teacher i've had yet.

He's a cool guy. Really makes you feel comfortable when you approach him with questions. He treats you like a friend and I really respected him for that.Class isn't too hard, just take the practice quizzes. Don't buy the book, trust me you will never use it. Oh and he plays Quake lol

I took his hybrid course and it was easy. We had three exams, which we dropped our lowest grade and a final. He gave extra credit also. Great Professor.

Great teacher, fun and relaxed class, explains the stuff pretty good, answers questions, etc. Don't underestimate the difficulty though, you have to review the material before every test or you will have a bad time, he has lots of practice questions on blackboard, overall great teacher.

He's one of the best teacher at NVCC. He tries to help students and answers every question. textbook is no used. I got A on this but it's wasn't that easy.

GREAT PROFESSOR. Honestly he makes learning the material 2nd nature. He has great and hilarious analogies that make it very easy to understand. His relationship with the class is more of a friend rather than a student/teacher one with the class. If you go to his class, take notes, do his practice quizzes you will do great. Strongly recommend him.

This was the best teacher I have ever had. The course was an not an easy A, but I really learned a lot!

Really great teacher. He does make class interesting. Review the material for tests and quizzes.

Funny, Scottish guy. Classes are enjoyable and he finds ways to translate seemingly complicated material into something you can relate to. Would not suggest taking his hybrid ITE115 class unless you have some familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access, and Powerpoint. Overall great teacher.

He is an awesome person and I enjoyed his teaching, but the class left me really confused. The only things that were graded were exams, making the total points out of about 200. So I wouldn't recommend him if you have test anxiety or are not a computer person (the questions aren't always discussed in class). If you're an IT major, he's an easy A

Wonderful! great teacher! I have learned more in this class than any other class I have ever taken!

Very nice professor. Don't need the book even if he says you do. Everything is on the slides. 3 exams worth 30% each. Drops the lowest. If you got 100% on all 3 you will get an A and don't need to take the final. Otherwise, final is worth 40%. Exams are all multiple choice. Practice exams are online. He teaches very well. Take good notes.

Attendance not graded. He has a brilliant way of teaching. He uses colors and pictures which really help you understand how a computer works. He is an expert teacher. Highly recommended.

Good teacher

I learned a lot in this class. It is a hybrid class with lost of home work. so If you do not keep up with the homework it is easy to fall behind. Dr Beattie convinced me to change my major to IT. I think he is one of the smartest teachers I have ever known.

best teacher

I've taken multiple courses with Beattie, and he really is a great professor. However, teaching Java is not his strong point, and I cannot recommend his Java class. But if you're considering one of his other classes, don't hesitate to enroll. He knows his material and (with the exception of Java) knows how to teach it. He's also entertaining.

One of the best professors I've had. He knows the material very well and makes it easy to understand. If you attend class and read the notes, the class is easy. He drops your lowest test grade, tells you what to study, and gives a 10 percent curve.

Best NOVA teacher!

It is a hard class, but you learn a lot.

Love this guy. He is really really smart and he is also a great teacher.

Great professor! He is there to help you with anything you have questions about. There is only 3 exams which may be difficult but as long as you do the readings in the book and practice exams it will be easy A.

He's great. Love him.

Cool guy. Super nice. Easy class.

Nice teacher. He helps you learn what you need to know.

Very knowledgeable, but you have to pay attention. He only puts key words on the board, aside from that just talks. No real attendance policy, but if you miss class, you miss a lot! Only 3 exams and a final, and he drops the lowest grade out of the 3 exams. He's an easy A, but you have to pay attention.

1 of best NOVA profs! Extremely thorough knowledge of everything IT. No use of Powerpoint, lectures refreshingly easy to follow. Awesome Scottish accent, is super animated and makes it exciting to learn. Draws funny cartoons to help you remember things. Book not req if you take notes. Lots of material covered which makes tests hard but MC so study!

Prof. Beattie was amazing. His Scottish accent was very easy to understand, and personally I LOVED his accent. He's a funny guy and makes sure that everyone understands what he's explaining. He draws interesting diagrams on the board for you and thoroughly explained each part of it. All exams and quizzes are really close to the practice ones.

If you want to learn, then he's the right guy. No need for book. Pay attention. Take as many as practice tests you can. He's fun.

He is the best prof i've ever had. I would take a class like this I would definitely take him. I had him as my prof for 5 weeks and it was so nice I learn for a short time. Take him!

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Beattie. He is very clear in his explanations, his lectures are easy to follow, and he never surprises you with what will be on an examination. I also appreciated the practical nature of many of the exams. He is also super friendly and down to earth. If you need to take an IT class, take Dr. Beattie!

Professor Beattie is amazing Teacher! T A K E HIM Great class, fun lectures. I dont normally like lecture because most professors bore you. This was the first class that made me wish the class was longer. No homework.

Professor Beattie is a decent professor. He drops the lowest exam grade out of 3 exams. Final Exam is multiple choice based on the 3 exams. You will learn a lot in this course. In this course alone, you will get an idea of how to write HTML(web design/coding) and learn the functions behind computers. Just review your notes and you'll be fine.

Nice guy. Awesome class.

Super nice guy with awesome lectures and good dry erase markers for writing examples on the board. i learned a lot

Great Teacher

I took a dynamic course. We never handed in homework which made the test difficult as I felt we didn't actually learn anything of value in class. However, he is so positive and caring when you need help that it makes it hard to be negative. If you are already familiar with computers and ite related things it'll be an easy A

Pretty easy to get a decent grade since he is fair with grading and drops the lowest exam. Did not purchase the textbook, and barely went to class and still got an A. The multiple choice can be a little challenging but the rest is common sense.

This class was tough. But Prof. Beattie is awesome. There's a lot of material to learn in the class, and I tried cramming before the first exam - I did poorly. He drops the lowest test exam though. After that, I studied the material weekly. He has practice exams on BB too, which were helpful. One day, I hope to be as knowledgeable as Prof. Beattie.

Professor Beattie is very nice and he'll give you several chances to boost your grade through extra credit or even just a reminder to do the work he assigned. Loves to say all the exams are "easy-peesy" lol which was not always what I thought but if you do the work and study it should be an easy A.

I wasn't expecting much from ITE221. Dr. Beattie went far above and beyond expectations to deliver an engaging and memorable course. His ability to visually demonstrate and explain concepts was exceptional and made comprehension and retention much easier as a result. I would definitely look for courses taught by him along the same path.

Really nice guy and great professor. Loves taking questions and answering them to the best of his ability. He is obviously passionate about what he teaches and does a superb job at it.

Teaches very well during the lecture and doesn't give out too much hw

The nicest man which makes him very likable. Im currently taking him so I cant say much other than I love his lectures

Impossible to cheat on tests, he makes them, as well as the study guides. Overall he is a nice person willing to help, and he is also a really good teacher, overall. If you want to learn take him. If you want an easy A then find someone else or you are going to be screwed.

Excellent professor that makes a boring subject interesting. He's always quick to respond to emails and encourages students to call him with questions whether specific to class or just the IT field in general. No reason anyone should get a bad grade if they attend class, participate, and do their assignments.

Professor Beattie is a down to heart person and is more than willing to help out any and all students that are struggling to grasp the material. His tests are predictable as long as you actually study the material and utilize his course notes that he explicitly posts. Don't study? Won't pass.

Professor is very knowledgeable. If you are not an organized person do not take the class. Two modules/chapters, plus 2 end of unit quizzes each week, 3 tests total (1+midterm+final) and group project end of semester. Step by step homework, but lengthy, assignments. Has sense of humor, overall not a bad class. Hope I made an "A"!

Professor Beattie is a solid choice. His lectures are meh. Fortunately, he records and posts the lectures onto Canvas. There are very few grades in the class. He makes up for this by giving extra credit. He curves your Exam 1 by 1.5 points and your exam 2 and 3 by 2 points. He then at the end of the semester drops your lowest exam score.

Best IT class taken at Nova even though it is really in Introduction to computers and concepts. Professor Beattie is very knowledgeable in the IT field. Gave out work from assignments to do on Cengage which was easy. The Cengage was required for Final. Gave us a website design project which was fun to code. class was awesome. I will miss this class

Professor Mark Beattie is amazing. He is funny, intelligent, sensible, and respectful and caring about people's IT progress. I'm gonna miss that Scottish guy forever man . He is good to talk to really knowledgeable in the IT field. I'm not studying IT but I took his class for a good reason. I will surely miss him. Bye Professor Beattie.

Professor Beattie is a great IT instructor. He explains concepts really well to understand for newbies. He cares about people's grades in this ITE 115 class. He gave us great assignments to complete with using Cengage Textbook. Word, Excel, and Powerpoint assignments were very easy to complete but fun to do. Take him again if you have to. Yay!

-Very good lecturer and super knowledgeable about the subject. -If you have bad test taking skills, avoid this class. -He offers 0 graded homework, so your entire grade is from four exams, a group project, and a lockdown browser test assignment. -You cannot slack in his class, pay attention and take notes, you'll need them. Not an easy A !

Professor Mark Beattie is a nice, caring, respectful, smart, & helpful professor. His lecture was good. The way he explained it during the lecture was pretty interesting. The OS project was no due date. It was pretty cool how he showed us how to do the project. The 4 test is on the lockdown browser. Take notes & show up to class on time.

This class is lecture heavy! If you like learning from a human being and not through a textbook or something like cengage, this is great. 4 tests, 1 project, participation makes up your grade. You will fail exams if you do not READ HIS NOTES and pay attention to the lecture. Difficult, but a very very very valuable course!!!

Labs and assignments are very important here, quality learning oh yeah you'll get that. Just pay attention closely on assignments and labs and projects! You can easily get an A here and the professor is very smart and caring. Unlike some I met, who make classes difficult than what they actually are, if u catch my rhythm.

If you don't like learning purely from lectures, avoid this class at all costs. That said, the lectures were well-conducted, informative, and beginner-friendly. Recordings are uploaded somewhat sporadically, but creating notes from them was easy. There were either 3 or 4 exams, graded on a curve, with the lowest score dropped. Exams via lockdown.

Prof. Beattie was an amazing teacher. work can be overwhelming sometimes especially if you start late but if youre on time and paying attention this class should be a breeze. Overall a great professor.

A cool professor who gives reliable feedback and shows that he cares about technology through his emphatic and hilarious lectures. Assignments may be heavy in volume for some, but they are super easy to get done, around 3 assignments per week. Lectures and modules may be a little unorganized. His accent is awesome. Overall, 10/10

Great professor! I really enjoy having Professor Mark as my instructor. Very professional and easy. that being said, his class is very good he does assign class homework, but it is not difficult. Also, his lecture is very easy to understand as well, and Professor Mark is very passionate about his class. He is also very understanding.

Professor Beattie's ITE221 is a challenge, but engaging lectures and the option to use Unstuck ai for exam prep make it worthwhile. Stay on top of the material and you'll do well.

Honestly such a sweet professor. Lectures were easy to follow along and he's always asking if anyone needs help to ask during classes where we're working. Tests have respondus browser and are easy if you just look through the modules for a couple hours beforehand. Recommend him, the final was literally just a group project !