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Communication

Tanika Byrd

COMM331 · COMM325 · COMM301 · LEC18754 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
76%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want a supportive public speaking class and can stay engaged, but .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlySupportive speaker coachCaring environmentParticipation requiredClear expectationsSlow grading risk
  • Most students describe Byrd as caring, inclusive, and .
  • Grades are usually achievable with , and participation.
  • The biggest risk , and poor email responsiveness in some online classes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very realistic with effort, participation, speeches, and , but it is not a free pass if you miss major speech work.

Both formats show many high grades, while online has more communication risk and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The material is approachable because and the environment is supportive, though speeches can feel demanding.

Both formats are beginner-friendly, especially for public speaking anxiety, but online participation and camera expectations add structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

Participation, speeches, Zoom meetings, cameras, and speech days are repeatedly described as required.

Online reviews explicitly mention mandatory participation and cameras, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students recommend her because she makes , and confidence-building.

, but online recommendations are softened by some serious communication and .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and preparation lead to high grades, though speeches can be weighted heavily.

Format shift

but sometimes delayed, while but vulnerable to major speech performance.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Work includes multiple speeches, outlines, quizzes, participation, group work, and some papers, but most students find it manageable.

Format shift

Online sections mention Zoom meetings, breakout rooms, quizzes, and speeches, while and group presentations.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students consistently praise her as caring, inclusive, encouraging, and effective at reducing public speaking anxiety.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats, though some online students report disorganization and poor responsiveness.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades are driven , and participation rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize speeches and participation, with only limited test evidence.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews strongly praise , and approachable style, with some concern about speeches being heavily weighted.

Main concern

The main concern is that missing or doing poorly on a speech can strongly affect the grade.

What students said

“If you're scared of .”
COMM301
“Dont miss a speech day or you wont get your speech credit !”
COMM301
“There are tests but they are online and open book!”
COMM331

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are mostly positive about support, structure, speeches, and community, but and .

Main concern

The and inconsistent communication in some online sections.

What students said

“She wants cameras on + participation in class.”
COMM301
“Hard to get a hold of in .”
COMM325
“This is a if you're not one for public speaking.”
COMM301

Exam style

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, but the clearest comments describe online or and low-stakes textbook quizzes.

Online Open Book TestsTextbook QuizzesSpeech-Based AssessmentParticipation Required

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

some sections, but do not clearly prove strict proctoring or closed-book exams.

Online TestsOpen Book TestsSpeech-Based Assessment
“ and straight to the point.”
COMM331
“There are tests but they are online and open book!”
COMM331
“ so can use notes or book.”
COMM301

Online

Online reviews mention textbook quizzes and , but do not clearly prove proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or .

Textbook QuizzesSpeech-Based AssessmentCameras During Speech Days
“Most of the and .”
COMM301
“The textbook is free and the answers to the .”
COMM301
“cameras need to be during speech days and breakout rooms.”
COMM301

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're scared of .”

Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“She makes you feel completely comfortable.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

86/100

“I 1,000% recommend!”

⚖️

78/100

“Just put in the effort and you'll get an A as I did.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is very encouraging!!
  • She makes you feel completely comfortable.
  • She is very inclusive and respectful in how she speaks to students.

Theme 2

🎤 About Speeches & Participation

  • There are five speeches, the first one is incredibly easy
  • Participation in class is a must
  • Dont miss a speech day or you wont get your speech credit !

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization & Communication

  • Hard to get a hold of in .
  • She doesn't care about the class or teaching.
  • She's not the

Data context

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Analysis sample

28

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-eight reviews across many years provide rich, detailed, and mostly consistent evidence despite a few serious online complaints.

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 57
3 out of 53
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

COMM30118 reviews
COMM3316 reviews
COMM3253 reviews
LEC187541 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 4 · A 13 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 6 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1