AI Rate Professor

Speech Communication

Duane Smith

SPCH101 · COM101 · COMM101 · SPECH101 · 427 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
89%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Take COMM101 with Smith if you will follow the rubric and can gather a few people for recorded speeches.

Best fit · Easy A HunterCrystal-clear rubricsFree course guidebookSpeech recordings with live audienceExtra credit bufferInspirational and responsive
  • Follow his detailed instructions and you are very likely to earn an A.
  • Online speeches require a small live audience on camera, which is the main logistical hurdle.
  • , and often provides a free textbook or guidebook.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Nearly all reported grades are A or A+ and use .

Evidence is strongest from the large online sample; in-person agrees on fairness.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

80/100

and , though speeches still need practice.

Both formats describe manageable difficulty with .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

, while some require participation; structure is flexible if work is submitted.

Online leans more flexible; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students repeatedly call him life-changing for speech confidence and the best choice for COMM101.

Recommendation is near-unanimous online and in person, with rare dissent about lecture style.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

, and frequent make high grades very attainable.

Format shift

Both .

Workload

Light

68/100

Weekly discussions and a handful of speeches are manageable if you schedule prep and audience time.

Format shift

Online mentions speech logistics more; in-person still expects real effort.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

, and skilled at reducing public-speaking fear.

Format shift

Online volume is higher; in-person quality matches the praise.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Grade centers on recorded or live speeches, discussion posts, and following rubrics rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats are speech- and assignment-driven.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Fewer in-person reviews still call him a gem and life lessons.

Main concern

You still must put in speech work and sometimes secure audience members.

What students said

“Public speaking isn't my strength, but and engaging. He and his class are truly a gem!”
COMM101
“Easy A as long as you follow the instructions he provides, and the .”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online COMM101 is organized, feedback-rich, and widely called an easy A if directions are followed; .

Main concern

Finding 3-5 people for each speech recording and putting in speech prep time.

What students said

“If you follow the instructions and put in the required effort, achieving an A is very manageable.”
COMM101
“You need an audience for all 3 speeches (3-5 ppl). Double check you followed all the and do the work!”
COM101
“His class was self explanatory. If you read the directions and follow the rules its a simple easy A.”
COMM101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mainly speeches and .

No traditional exams emphasizedRecorded speechesLive audience of 3-5Clear rubricsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and ; reviews do not clearly describe proctored sit-down exams.

In-class or course speechesClear instructionsExtra credit
“You have to put in the work and get five audience members for your speeches.”
COMM101

Online

Online work is discussions plus recording presentations in front of a small live audience; no strong evidence of Lockdown Browser or camera proctoring for tests.

Recorded speeches with audienceDiscussion postsClear instructions
“In the online class, you'll need to find an audience, deliver your speech, and record it.”
COMM101
“The course includes discussions and speeches, which must be recorded with up to five people present.”
SPCH101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 COMM-focused reviews, mostly online, highlighting rubrics, grades, and speech logistics. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Professor Duane is honestly the best Professor, 10/10 recommend taking this class if you feel intimidated by public speaking.”

🅰️ Easy A Path

88/100

“Prof. Smith's class is straightforward - just follow the instructions and you'll get an easy A.”

📋

92/100

“ and rubrics. Read and follow them, and you'll do well.”

🎤 Audience Requirement

70/100

“you'll need an in-person audience of four for all speeches or .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and engaging.
  • His videos were funny and fun to watch.
  • , and very kind.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • achieving an A is very manageable.
  • Success is a choice!
  • a simple easy A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • This Professor wants to see you succeed.
  • always ready to help and .
  • truly cares about his students' success.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

427

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent reviews with very consistent rubrics, grade outcomes, and speech-format details, mostly online.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5337
4 out of 535
3 out of 519
2 out of 512
1 out of 525

Course coverage

COMM10136 reviews
COM10112 reviews
SPCH1011 review
SPECH1011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

49

A+ 24 · A 24 · A- 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values