John Lyons - Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Professor: John Lyons

Department: History

College: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST103WEB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Lyons is easily the BEST online teacher I've had. He gives amazing feedback, and explains everything very well in the syllabus. If you actually read the syllabus and the chapters assigned, you will be in great shape. He offers a extra credit paper at the end worth up to 30 points. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took his online class, he doesn't provide any power points or audio lectures. No notes at all to follow up .One extra credit website review at the end of the semester . His tests are 3 essay questions 6 pages total about the chapter readings.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If he is available online take his class!!! very easy, you need to read a chapter a week, participate in a discussion, and take reading quizzes and exams. very straightforward. I do have to say the exams are a bit blah. You have to answer 3 essay questions each being 2 pages. Its not hard just a little lengthy. I would take his class again tho!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Lyons is a good professor. You have 1 or 2 quizzes each week with the chapters he assigns (make sure you read the chapters!). Midterm & Final are 3 two-page essays. Good feedback on your discussions and he is a quick grader. Put time in reading the chapters because you only get 15 mins to take the quiz (only bad thing). Use your time wisely.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great class. You read a chapter and take a quiz on it every week plus three submissions in an online discussion board. If you read the chapter, the rest of the work is a piece of cake. Each exam is three 2 page papers- all material you cover in the reading and discussions. Great feedback from teacher and really quick grader. Easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS108
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I highly recommend this professor. If you don't understand something he will explain more. He has a variety of teaching teqniques (timelines, non-mandatory readings, study guides, watch occasional videos, power points, etc.) Do the online quizzes! Projects/tests&quizzes are graded fairly & returned quickly. Enjoyable class discussions/participation

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Remarkably interesting. Passionate. British man that teaches British history, doesn't get better than that

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST107H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had professor Lyons for an honors history to 1500 course. He made the class incredibly enjoyable, and was very personable. He allowed the class freedom while maintaining integrity. I always enjoyed attending class. The commenters saying that he is too hard are false. Prof. Lyons gives you the grade that you earn. I would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't take him unless you want to write. For the online class you have to write 250 words a week. Then for finals you have to write a six page final and a seven page paper on local history. So unless you plan on writing thirteen pages in a week, don't take him. It's like he assumes you don't have any other classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved his class. He is super funny and really knows what he is talking about. The tests are essays, but just study the notes and write as much as you know. There is a wiki project that you can do on anything within the time period, so it isn't that bad. The oral history paper is intimidating, but it is actually really interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible professor. Do not take him! Almost all of his questions are opinionated and it is nearly impossible to answer when it is a multiple choice quiz. There is a 7 page paper due at the end of the semester that he does not open until the final week. His final exam is three separate essays that he only allows two days to do (8 pages worth).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST104H1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the second time I have taken him and if the chance comes up I would again. He is very interesting to listen too and funny.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you love history, this is the class to take. Professor Lyons is the best history teacher on the planet. His tests are clear and easy to pass IF you can do paragraph essays. He makes learning fun and enjoyable. I can still recall everything he taught us. Gives good extra credit if you take the time. I highly recommend you study your materials.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a great teacher every lecture had a quiz at the end of the week, I passed with a B he's helpful but his essay tests are what had me at a B I recommend him he's very funny if you sit in the front he will call on you and he gives easy extra credit points 20 just for attending a field trip

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Review of Lyons: 1.) Gives Excellent feedback. 2.) Grades essays with integrity. This man understands that history can get monotonous. He knows it. So when he grades your papers he takes a big picture approach. If you argue solid ideas with relevant and accurate historic facts, your'e in the clear! BTW: Do the extra credit, especially in online his

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST103H1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a super nice guy. it was pretty cool to learn american history from a british man.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best teacher for history, I promise.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His online class is awful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far my favorite teacher at JJC. So much so that I am building my schedule for next semester around his History of Great Britain class. Tough grader, but in a way that gets the best out of you. Highly recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best teacher at JJC.