Daniel Ackley - University of Wisconsin at Washington County

Professor: Daniel Ackley

Department: Music

College: University of Wisconsin at Washington County

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All quizzes are online and term paper is pretty straightforward.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was looking forward to this online class. If I wanted a class that you teach yourself I would take a correspondence course. He didn't respond to ?or get groups posted in time for first postings. Have the papers weren't graded until the finals week and after. I wouldn't recommend him for online!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He will tell you the first day of class to memorize a rather small chart for the 12 bar blues form, and he puts it on every test. Every test, many students didn't do it correctly. His tests aren't hard at all if you attend class and pay attention, and he makes things interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He grades really hard doesnt turn in grades in a timely manner expects way to much paperwork for a music class and the quizes he makes you take are a joke, makes you know way to many confuising aspects.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Jazz history and appreciation online and found that he dodged a lot of questions. Always 5-6 weeks behind grading. I'm not sure he even read my homework. I could have gone without the $175 textbook/audio package. The course format itself is easy, since I can listen to audio files as much as I needed for tests, unlike in an actual classroom.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny teacher. Makes classes enjoyable. Easy grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSAPPR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is funny and knows what is like to be in college. Very down to earth and approachable. Just an overall great guy :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A nice guy but so lazy. There are standards that all my other Profs have that he didn't. 1. Keep on schedule. 2. Don't wait until test time to create test (on white board). 3. Follow your own rules in syllabus. 4. Have needed downloads for us on time. 5. Don?t let people talk in class. 6. Get ORGANIZED! 7. Didn't turn grades in on time. 8. REFUND?!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Required online quizzes with not enough time between the end of class and deadline of the quiz. Required attendance to a concert with a report about it to pass the course. Expects music background even though it isn't a prerequisite.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found him to be funny and the class went by fairly quick. The two writing assignments are easy. Quizzes a little hard but just study the material!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS295
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dan is great! I had him for world music, and despite the fact that it was a 9 a.m. class, I still enjoyed it. He's laid back and hasn't forgotten what it's like to be a student.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very laid back professor. Likes to make class fun and enjoyable. I really learned alot about jazz and music in general. He's kinda goofy, but cute, and very nice.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JAZZAND63
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

took 2 classes with him 3 and 1/2 years ago and thought he was great. so nice. a dork, but a lot of fun. if you dont like music take this class. you'll learn to like it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class takes work to do well, you will learn to read and play music well only if you practice.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful and willing to stay after to answer questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FA220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dan is very personable, extremely knowledgable, and one of the best professors I've ever had!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You must have music knowledge before entering this class. Everyone else who signs up for the class has a general base. Plus, who can enjoy a teacher who hates the song Come on Eileen?

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher