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Tommy Korn

ASL1 · AML3 · AML22 · ASL3 · AML1 · ASL2 · ASL1ASL2 · AML44148 · AML2 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
79.49%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a ; be ready to show up and practice.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilariousDeaf ASL ExpertCaringParticipation HeavySometimes Unorganized
  • In-person ASL students rave about humor, patience, and authentic Deaf instruction.
  • Attendance and participation are critical; hybrid/online versions get more organization and email complaints.
  • if you put in the practice and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Most students report high grades when they attend, participate, and complete labs; a few online failures pull the average down slightly.

Online has more D-level outcomes and organization pain; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

ASL is new-language work but and stories so beginners succeed with practice.

Both formats call content manageable; and video volume raise difficulty online.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and skipping is said to tank the grade, especially for language practice.

Online weekly Zooms are treated as required; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

, and real ASL skill growth despite organization complaints.

In-person recommendations are glowing; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Laid-back late work policies and and participate.

Format shift

Online tough-grader tags appear more; .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

, and practice videos are real weekly work, though many still call it manageable and fun.

Format shift

Some online sections report 10+ weekly assignments; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Students call him hilarious, inspirational, and uniquely qualified as a Deaf ASL instructor.

Format shift

In-person excellence is near-consensus; online teaching delivery is weaker for some.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and cultural activities.

Format shift

Online leans quizzes and video-based checks; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person he is repeatedly called the : funny, patient, and culturally authentic, with .

Main concern

Falling behind is easy if you miss class or because the pace is quick.

What students said

“he is the .”
ASL1
“ ! Tommy cares about his students and is there to help if you need it.”
ASL3
“ASL MUST be taught by a deaf person!! Tommy Korn is such an amazing and patient teacher!”
ASL1

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some praise easy structure and , and borrowed lecture videos.

Main concern

Communication lag and organization .

What students said

“ and .”
ASL1
“Easy A's--but if .”
AML22
“he will never answer emails. I have emailed him countless times and have only gotten a response maybe twice?”
ASL2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments emphasize real signing and participation more than harsh proctored written exams.

Conversational Midterm/FinalParticipation BasedLab HoursInteractive Book

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and ; homework and participation drive success.

Conversational ExamsParticipation MattersLab Hours
“ .”
ASL1
“ .”
AML2

Online

, and material from the term; reviews do not clearly prove webcam lockdown policies.

QuizzesVideo AssignmentsWeekly Zooms
“He provides all videos and quizzes at the end. Midterm and timeframe.”
ASL1
“Expect at least 10 assignments a week and youre taught something once and expected to know it immediately.”
ASL1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He is truly different and special, unlike any other professors I had. He is V funny, intelligent, sassy, sweet, and authentic AF.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews (8 online, 34 in , and online friction. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“Tommy Korn is a great ASL teacher he keeps the class engaged throughout the lecture”

❤️ Caring Personality

90/100

“ ! Tommy cares about his students and is there to help if you need it.”

👍 Recommendation

82/100

“If you ! I have learned so much!”

📦 Organization Issues

40/100

“ assignments you need to do.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super funny guy. It is hybrid class so there is quite a bit you need to do online but it's not bad.
  • He's really funny, and pulls you in with his experiences and stories, all through sign language.
  • ASL MUST be taught by a deaf person!!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A's--but if .
  • Quite a bit of hw, but it's manageable.
  • VERY easy class, lots of fun, but .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and understanding
  • Tommy is young and relateable. Super funny and
  • 10/10 would take again.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-two reviews over many years with stable praise for humor and ASL skill; online sample is smaller and noisier.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 57
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 5 · A 19 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1