Daryle Nagano

SPCH1 · COMS100 · SCOM1 · SPECH1 · SPCH4 · SCOM5805 · COMMS3 · COMS140 · SPEECHCOMM1 · SPCH5763 · SPEECH101 · SP1 · SPCH3 · COMS130 · SPEEC5742 · COMS3 · SPEECHCOMM4 · SPEEC1 · COMMS1 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 95/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 77.78%
Difficulty: 1.9

The decision

if speech makes you nervous and you want a , and usually easy path through the course.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlySupportive speech coachEasy manageable AComfortable class atmosphereParticipation mattersHelpful feedback

Students overwhelmingly describe Nagano as supportive, approachable, and effective at reducing speech anxiety.
The course is usually an easy or manageable A when students complete speeches, participate, and follow directions.
Online speech assignments can create audience logistics problems, especially the requirement to present to five adults.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very achievable because , and many students say effort and .

, while online evidence is also easy but adds audience-logistics friction.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

82/100

The course is beginner-friendly because and makes speeches feel less intimidating.

In-person reviews emphasize comfort and simplicity, while online reviews are easy but .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and especially helpful for nervous speakers.

, while online evidence is positive but includes one major audience complaint.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

because students repeatedly say following directions and doing the work leads to an A.

Format shift

In-person reviews strongly support fair and , while online .

Workload

Light

76/100

The workload is usually light to moderate, with speeches, group work, reading, and some quizzes or exams but .

Format shift

In-person students often describe little outside work, while but possible audience setup burdens.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Nagano is consistently described as , and excellent for students afraid of speaking.

Format shift

In-person evidence is long-term and very strong, while , and kindness.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

Assessment balances , and group projects.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize speeches, homework, quizzes, and feedback, while , and group presentations.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing a , and strong support for anxious speakers.

Main concern

Students still need to attend, participate, and complete speeches or group presentations.

What students said

“she REALLY makes you feel comfortable and creates a supportive class atmosphere.”
COMMS1

“Grades fair, just follow all directions when outlining your speech and make an effort and you can get an a.”
SPCH1

“Very easy, and fun.”
SCOM5805

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students mostly like the class and professor, but recorded speech audience requirements can be inconvenient.

Main concern

The main concern is arranging the required audience for recorded speeches.

What students said

“I had a hard time finding 5 ADULTS who could drop or change their schedules all in the same day”
COMS100

“relatively easy with ”
COMS100

“Follow her instructions and you will succeed!”
COMS100

Exam style

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Exam style is generally student-friendly because and low stress, though some quizzes can be challenging.

Open Book ExamsTwo ExamsChapter QuizzesChallenging Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, chapter quizzes, and generally low-stress tests.

Open Book ExamsTwo ExamsChapter QuizzesLow-Stress Exams

“2 opened book exams, as well as .”
COMMS1

“There are two exams and a but they are not stressful or hard.”
COMS140

“2 open book exams. I got an A.”
COMMS1

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes but do not clearly prove webcam use, Lockdown .

Challenging Quizzes

“However ”
COMS130

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“I am SO glad I took Ms Nagano for Speech. If you are intimidated by making speeches she is the teacher for you.”
Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching support, speech comfort, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“She is the perfect example of an effective communicator.”

📈 Grade Ease

86/100

“Grades fair, just follow all directions when outlining your speech and make an effort and you can get an a.”

🗣️ Speech Anxiety Support

94/100

“she REALLY makes you feel comfortable and creates a supportive class atmosphere.”

Theme 1

👩‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is the perfect example of an effective communicator.
Professor Nagano is an awesome professor.
She is easy to understand and .

Theme 2

🗣️ About Speech Comfort

I was terrified of taking speech, but she helped me so much.
If you are intimidated by making speeches she is the teacher for you.
the atmosphere .

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Very easy, and fun.
Easy A, If you do the work!
Do the assigments, attend class, and you'll pass easily.

Theme 4

⚠️ About Online Logistics

Major inconvenience as you get an automatic zero if you don't have an audience of 5 people over the ages of 18 to present to.
While it could be slightly annoying to have to present in front of at least 5 people
Very easy .

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 33 reviews span many years and consistently describe supportive teaching and .

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

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Daryle Nagano

x x if speech makes you nervous and you want a x x, and usually easy path through the course.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Grade Ease

🗣️ Speech Anxiety Support

👩‍🏫 About Teaching Style

🗣️ About Speech Comfort

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

⚠️ About Online Logistics

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Course coverage

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if speech makes you nervous and you want a , and usually easy path through the course.