4.4

Loriene (Lori) Crane

Communication - Palm Beach State College (all campuses)

4.4
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
136
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

136

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Like the teacher that acts cool and is loved by everyone but gives bad grades and is strict on attendance

SPC1017 - 2.0 rating

She is a great professor

SPC1017 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

42%

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95% confidence
Based on 47 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (10)
B+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(29)B(5)C(7)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 49 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 10
B+: 6
B: 4
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (21)
Participation matters (20)
Caring (15)
Skip class? You won't pass. (14)
Accessible outside class (9)
Respected (8)
Hilarious (6)
Tough Grader (5)
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Ratings by Course

SLS2261

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ENC1101

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2.5

SPEECH

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SPC1006

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Reviews (136)
5.0
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SLS2261
Jun 17, 2003

Made the class understandable, and graded fairly. Very helpful. Great professor.

5.0
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SPC1650
Oct 14, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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SPEECH
Dec 12, 2003

her tests r hard but she takes time to teach..advice to students who r about to take her class; dont submit late reports cause she wont takr the.

5.0
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SPC1016
Feb 2, 2004

Very good teacher! The best in this field. If you hate speech, she will have you enjoying it by the end of the semester. Highly recommend!!!

5.0
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SPC1016
Apr 15, 2004

She's awesome! Even if public speaking scares you to death she will help you feel comfortable. She's very helpful and the class is actually very fun!

5.0
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SPC1016
May 11, 2004

Not too hard, but requires a bit of work to do well. Great teacher.

5.0
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SPC1016
May 14, 2004

Excellent

5.0
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SPC1016
Aug 2, 2004

excellent instructor.

3.0
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SPEECH
Feb 3, 2005

I like her but can be a little too happy for me. good teacher though.

5.0
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SPC1016
Mar 31, 2005

She is absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend her.

3.0
3.0
SPEECH
Jul 7, 2005

If you like speech and you like a jovial, easy going processor, this lady is just it. But if you don't like speech and you are not prepared to think and talk, choose another class. I enjoyed the class but was expecting more help without having to beg for it. Take her. Not bad at all.

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SPEECH
Jul 8, 2005

I took her speech class in the summer and I thought she was great. The material for the chapters was kinda hard because I really didn't study But I still got an "A" My advice is to read every chapter and take notes on the questions in the end. She even tells you this. Overall Great teacher kinda expects to much from people that are shy though.

5.0
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SPC1016
Sep 14, 2005

**Hmm a pleasure to have in class. :)**

5.0
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SPEECH
Oct 10, 2005

As long as you do the speeches you need to get done, study for tests, and participate in class you will get an easy A+. I loved having this teacher for Speech class :)

5.0
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SPEECH
Nov 21, 2005

This class gives me explosive diarrhea.

5.0
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SPC1016
Dec 8, 2005

This is the best teacher I have had at PBCC. She is fun and so very good at what she does: TEACHES!! The speech's you have to do are very planned out. Its so hard to get a bad grade. If you are shy, this class is going to plain suck for you.

5.0
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SLS
Dec 22, 2005

She is a great teacher, though at times I felt like I was back in high school. If you like to participate, definitely take her.

5.0
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SPEECH
Jan 2, 2006

She is a great teacher!! She made me look forward to going to class..the class is always participating and there is never a dull moment! Take her!!

5.0
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SPC101
Apr 19, 2006

She is an awesome teacher! Her class is a lot of fun and she is very lenient on your grades. If you want an easy A in speech take her.

5.0
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PUBLICSPEAKING
Apr 28, 2006

The best teacher I've had! Not only does she know how to teach about speeches, she also gives great speeches herself. She is extremely helpful and supportive. All of us in the classroom became like one family because of her. She also uses a lot of exercises which are very helful for tactile people like me and they add to the fun of the class.

3.0
3.0
COMMUNICATION
Jun 9, 2006

I arrived about 10 to 15 minutes late to class because it was raining crazy out. When I walked in class everyone in class saw how soaked and wet i was. There was an assighnmet due that day, I tried to give it to her and she said IM SORRY ITS TO LATE. I understand if you didn't come to class at all but i came to class. Her tests are really hard!

1.0
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SPEECH
Jun 21, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SPEECHCLASS
Jun 26, 2006

She was an excellent teacher. She made the class so interesting it was almost like we were not at college. She was such an enthusiastic teacher with bundles of energy and enthusiasm. She was a very genuine person and always there to help if you had any problems

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SPC1016
Aug 13, 2006

She smiles at all time, but is hard to get an A with this Teacher, no matter how hard you work for it.

4.0
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SPC1016
Dec 18, 2006

Perky, perky, perky. Tough professor but a nice person. If you need an A, take someone else. The perkiness is tough in an early morning class :)

5.0
1.0
SPC1016
Dec 19, 2006

She is perky, but that's a quality that no other teacher has. This class is seriously not-hard. Ok, it may be for people that are shy. But for people like me, the speeches are the best part of class. The tests are challenging, but nothing a good study night session won't cure. Get the book.

5.0
2.0
SPC1016
Dec 19, 2006

Great teacher cares about her students and will work with them until they understand something. She will take time out of her schedule to help brainstorm ideas for speech. I will def take her again. Best Professor ever!

5.0
1.0
SPC1016
Jun 20, 2007

she is very nice.. but hard on grading...i really enjoyed her class... oh you better love to do speech because u will have to do two, u pick your own topic which is GOOD

5.0
1.0
SPC1016
Jun 27, 2007

She is the best teacher!! She cares about her students, and helped me tremendously on the assignments! If you need to take speech and you are terrified of public speaking you have to take Lori as your teacher!!! I was mortified of the class, but she takes time in the beginning of the course to make everyone feel comfortable. BEST TEACHER!!!

5.0
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SPC2300
Oct 24, 2007

Absolutely an amazing professor. If you have to take speech, leadership or any other communication class that she teaches, you had better take it with her. She's so energetic and you can tell she loves what she does. I would say she has been the best professor I have ever had. Truly one of a kind.

5.0
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SPC1016
Nov 12, 2007

she is a wonderful teacher!!!!!!! so excited and ready to teach you what she knows! she wants to bond with you, and learn about who you are which is different but good at the same time! she makes you want to attend class!great teacher nothing bad to say!!! TAKE HER

5.0
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SPC1160
Dec 12, 2007

she's really perky. we only had to do two big speeches and she graded pretty easily. the tests weren't bad because she has you do an online review for extra credit and she takes some of the questions from the online ones.

5.0
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SPC2300
Apr 21, 2008

BEST TEACHER! she is a great person. she is outgoing and makes class time fun, and easy. its like your back in your 10th grade high school class.....fun!

5.0
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SPC1016
Jul 7, 2008

Lori is Such a GREAT Teacher. All her students love her! She breaks everything down so clear, I Loved going to her class!

5.0
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SPC1016
Nov 5, 2008

I took her for fundamentals of speech.. shes cool shes not that critical when she grades your speeches.. i wont ruin her secret but she gets you comfortable speaking in front of the class on like the first or second day..you only do like 3 speeches.. you can use youtube in your speeeches lol.. i would recommend her shes pretty nice..

5.0
1.0
SPC1016
Nov 6, 2008

She is an amazing teacher! such a great class and she really helps you to understand and feel comfortable !

5.0
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SPC1013
Dec 10, 2008

She is excellent! Public speaking is never one of my favorite things...but she made it easy to speaking in front of the class. She created a wonderful environment for everyone to relax. It was a great and fun class.

5.0
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SPC1016
Dec 10, 2008

Amazing teacher! She has so much energy, knows what she's doing, breaks things down easily and very understanding when things take a turn for the worse in life and you have to miss a class. There are 2 major speeches and 2 small speeches. If you're looking to do well in a class, have some fun and improve along the way- this is the teacher for you!

5.0
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SPC1016
Mar 3, 2009

She goes easy and really teaches at the same time - doesnt make things unnecessarily difficult

5.0
2.0
SPC1016
Jun 22, 2009

Awesome teacher and person! Very energetic and it rubs off on you after you had a hard day at work. Time goes buy quickly in class as you are busy. Looked forward to her class! Thanks Professor Crane :)

5.0
2.0
SPC1016
Jun 28, 2009

She is super cool and nice! She lets you call her by her first name. Makes it easy to give speeches and shows you every step. Only 2 major speeches in the semester. Lets you out of class early at times. I really enjoyed speech with Lori.

5.0
1.0
SPC1006
Aug 11, 2009

She's easy going does not give much homework. I took her in the summer and we had 2 major speeches. Be careful with the time because she will take a whole letter grade off your paper if you go over w/time. Hard grader she deducts too many points from your work and speeches. But overall nice and approchable teacher.

5.0
1.0
SPC1016
Aug 11, 2009

Nice teacher but grades very hard on papers and speeches. I took her for the summer we had 2 major speeches. If you go over w/time, she will take a whole letter grade off. Also on your papers she's very strict with your writing pay atention and time your self for the speeches so that you don't go over. Nice teacher overall.

5.0
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SPC1016
Oct 23, 2009

shes awesome!

5.0
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SLS1256
Nov 21, 2009

There's only one word that can describe this professor: AWESOME!!!! She is soo understanding and willing to help her students in any way she can. If you don't take this professor then something is certainly wrong with you!! Great Person!!!

5.0
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SPC1017
Dec 17, 2009

great great great spc 1017

5.0
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SPC1017
Feb 17, 2010

Amazing professor, very friendly and her class is a lot of fun. You do have projects and homework that you have to do but they arent too bad as long as you pay attention in class, because her lectures are very spot on, so if you pay attention you wont need to study too much.

5.0
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SPC1017
Jun 6, 2010

Really awesome teacher. Teaches on her student's level. Really easy to understand and very helpful, its obvious she loves what she does.

5.0
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SPC1017
Jun 16, 2010

She is the a great teach!! The bomb!! very very helpful Makes you want to come to class to see whats new/next. iIf you take her class you will have fun learning!!

5.0
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SPCSPC
Jul 4, 2010

I was really nervous about taking this class because I hate speaking in front of people but Mrs. Crane made the class so much fun. She really wants her students to do great and she'll do anything to help them. I had so much fun in her class I'm actually considering speech for my minor.

5.0
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SPC1017
Jul 6, 2010

Lori is awsome! She makes you feel like she is not only your professor but also your friend! I took her for summer A and it wasn't long enough! I was soo upset to say goodbye to her!

5.0
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SPC1017
Jul 12, 2010

Prof Crane is one of th best teachers on campus!!!She made speech sp much fun I didn't want the class to end..lots of work with speeches but you learn from them!!Makes you feel at ease when speaking in front of others!!

5.0
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SPC2608
Nov 3, 2010

Easy class. She is a little indecisive about things and can get a bit annoying. she is still fun. but i highly recommend professor Marcie Pachter as first choice in a speech class :)

5.0
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SPC2608
Nov 3, 2010

Easy class. She is a little indecisive about things and can get a bit annoying. she is still fun. but i highly recommend professor Marcie Pachner as first choice in a speech class :)

5.0
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SPC1017
Nov 27, 2010

She is definitely kind of weird! but overall an awesome professor! She makes the material interesting and you will definitely learn something! As for the textbook it's a waste of money. You use it for the first few weeks. Better of taking the class w/a friend, renting the book & splitting the cost! DEFINITELY AN EASY "A"!

5.0
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SPC1017
Dec 17, 2010

I loved attending Lori's class. She is one of those professors you just love talking to an attending class. The class is itself is easy. You have 2 tests, the first one is a bit difficult and the second is simple. I got a 90 and 103 on both of them without studying. Two real speeches which were cake. Lori is just awesome! One of the best classes!

5.0
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SPC1017
Dec 20, 2010

She is a fun professor, willing to help, dont buy a book only going to use it for 2 weeks. First quiz is kinda of hard after that everything is easy got an A in the class.

3.0
1.0
SPC1017
Apr 27, 2011

she is not organized and does not give papers back until the end of the semester. Class was not respectful. She is a nice professor and there are two tests first one tricky second one very easy all info on speeches which is all she talks about. She never let us out early.

5.0
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SPC2608
May 4, 2011

Loved her class! If your phone goes off, you have to buy donuts for class, which is an awesome policy. Don't buy the textbook, you use it twice. No tests or quizzes; give three major speeches, one you work with a group. Don't go over time limit. No final instead you give and recieve awards. Easy A. Awesome teacher.

5.0
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SPC1017
Jun 16, 2011

Prof crane-THEE BEST not close or near but IS. Helpful, self explanatory syllabus, caring, crystal clear on what is expected. 2 test.both are easy if you study. She has the best personality and great voice to hear at 8am lol . Definitely drinks a lot of coffee. phone= donuts 4 the entire class

5.0
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SPC1017
Aug 15, 2011

She really goes the extra mile to help you! It wasn't easy for me to give speeches, but she worked with me. Would recommend!!! She really cares and wants to help. Don't text or you end up paying for it in donuts...

5.0
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SPC1017
Oct 19, 2011

Best professor ever. If you're nervous about getting in front of an audience, take Lori Crane. She will make you feel comfortable. Very relaxed atmosphere, yet you will really learn a lot about giving speeches. Highly recommend! Take her!

5.0
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SPC1017
May 1, 2012

Honestly my favorite class taken at PBSC so far! Lori makes it a point for everyone to know eachother, and creates such a welcoming environment that makes the speeches easy to give. Allowed 4 free skip days, 2 tests but grades mainly from speeches and NO final! Must take this for speech, and I would definately take another one of her classes!

5.0
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SPC2608
May 7, 2012

If you need to take a speech class then I would definitely recommend her.

3.0
3.0
SPC1017
Jun 20, 2012

She is Kool and class is fun. I took her in the summer. She is a tough grader though and can come across as not a sincere person. Very hard to read, professor Millas is better

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Jun 20, 2012

She is awesome! Great personality. She shows a lot energy which is contagious. I had a lot of fun. Do follow her guidelines though, she is strict to her policy. Follow her guides to speeches and you will get a good grade. If your phone goes off or you use your phone during class, you will have to bring donuts for everyone the next day. :) Take her!

5.0
1.0
SPCSB
Jun 28, 2012

She is a great Teacher, very easy to understand. She will work with you and do everything she can to help you pass. Make sure you attend every class and follow her guidelines. If your phone goes off in class you have to bring in donuts which is fun. I recommend her to everyone. Teacher of the year!!

5.0
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SPC1017
Dec 13, 2012

Great professor, not uptight, very helpful, made the speeches so easy for us, extremely respectful, very professional, not many professor have her talent.

2.0
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SPC1017
Dec 20, 2012

Deceptive teacher. You can get an A on all test and do well on speeches and still get a B in class. Not very organized with assignments or classroom environment. Feels like a high school class. One of those classes your sure you got a high grade in and somehow end up with a lower grade. Strict on attendance and keeps you there the full time as well

2.0
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SPC1017
Dec 20, 2012

Good teacher but wouldn't recommend her. High School 2.0. Like the teacher that acts cool and is loved by everyone but gives bad grades and is strict on attendance. You have been warned. Got a B in her class.

5.0
2.0
COS126
Mar 26, 2013

I used to hate talking in front of others. No more! If you follow Lori's directions, you will learn how to speak in front of others. She is the best. I would take her again if I have the opportunity. She makes learning fun.Helped me out of class to.

5.0
3.0
SPC
Apr 9, 2013

At the beginning of the semester no one talked to each other, but after the simple exercises she got us to do in class, we all became good friends. At least half of our class has dropped but I've got great grades! 2 speeches, 2 tests. It's awesome. I love this class, just don't use your cell phone, or else you'll be buying doughnuts for the class!

5.0
2.0
SPEECH
Dec 18, 2013

Great teacher, overall easy class study a little the day before test and speech couple days before presenting and youll do fine, Come to class its hard to not pay attention. Fair grading system.

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2013

Prof. Crane is great! Assignments are clearly defined and fairly graded. She puts you at ease even if you are not a confident speaker. I learned a lot from her course - I still use my notes from her class for projects in other classes!

5.0
1.0
SLS2261
Apr 12, 2014

This is one if the best teachers ever. She is very understanding and very clear about what your assignments are. Fun class to take. Read what you are told to read and you are bound to get an A.

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B
May 9, 2014

Best professor ever! Explained everything clearly youre basically graded on your speeches just make them the required time and do your outline!The first test is hard but if you do well on your speeches youll be fine. I hate giving speeches and I got a B

4.0
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SPC1017
Jun 23, 2014

This class I thought was unnecessarily hard,I mean come on its just speech! Prof. Crane takes her course way too seriously. You can't be late at ALL, and her tests are very hard. I got a C on my first one You MUST buy a text book for her class. But overall the class was good. you just have to work hard. I was not expecting that from a speech class.

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
Jun 24, 2014

Great wonderful professor. She is very helpful and nice. She will go out of her way to help you with your speeches. You need to study for her tests. I highly recommend her.

3.0
2.0
SPC
Jun 25, 2014

The professor was real nice. Her test were not that easy if you didn't study. She will deduct point off speech if too short or too long by 30sec. Any little task she put out is worth point or point deduction. (101,speech bag, anything she ask to bring in. PNONE=Doughnuts for the whole class.

2.0
2.0
SPC1017
Jun 25, 2014

Professor is a wonderful person. She made the class feel comfortable making us work in group in the classroom. She knew all her students name. PHONE=Doughnut for the entire class. 2Speech and 2Test with 60question. All little task are mandatory, which she made it sound like extra credit.

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2014

She is a great professor. Makes the class very fun and is very helpful. Highly recommended!!

5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Jul 27, 2015

Lori is great!! Feedback after speeches will help you for the next major speech. Lots of group work but it's fun. Show up to class or fail. She's hilarious and very comforting yet serious when it comes to doing the work. Definitely recommend

3.0
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SPC1017
Oct 21, 2015

Lori is overall a great person she's nice and caring and she has a great sense of humor and students love that about her. But, you have to look past that. Her test are super hard like impossible and she doesn't teach all that well she misses important things in the lecture and expects us to magically know it. I wouldn't recommend her.

5.0
4.0
SPC1016
Apr 6, 2016

She is a nice teacher, She make you work for your grade but the class is really interesting. 1 informative speech, 1 persuasive speech (A 1 Page self evaluation paper) 2 test. Need the textbook to pass, overall great teacher

5.0
1.0
SPC2608
Grade: B+
May 16, 2016

Super easy class. Just show up, homework is cake just make sure you do it because it can impact your grade. Obviously be prepared for speeches. She's super nice and encouraging, but be aware on speech days the doors are locked so manage your time! Also, no phones! She'll keep you informed about everything, actually looked forward to this class.

5.0
2.0
SPC101
Grade: B+
May 18, 2016

she cares alot for her students and is simply amazing. only two tests. mainly had speeches. I missed my speech day and she literally let me make up a speech with only 10 points taken off.

5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Oct 19, 2016
Would take again

Lori Crane is hands down the best professor at PBSC. She cares and is hilarious. I was so nervous for speech and saved it for my last semester, but her class is a breeze. If your phone goes off, you either write a 3 page paper, or bring in donuts for everyone. Tests are tough, but if you read textbook and look over powerpoint you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ENC1101
Grade: C
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend this Professor. I thought speech would be an easy class but I was totally wrong . And she informed me to study everything she printed out on the study guide the test had nothing to do with the study guide . I barely passed with a C . She is very selfish and will not let you do extra credit!!!!

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
SPC1017
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Lori loves to talk! She definitely is the teacher you want to lecture this course. Three speeches that are super easy. She is a tough grader, but she's available to help. Your grade is dependant on her mood! Make sure your phone is on silent, if it goes off you're bringing in donuts!!!! #donutsfordays

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
SPC1016
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

Professor Crane is an amazing professor. Don't skip class, be on time, and participate in class if you want to pass. You earn your grade you deserve in this class, but it isn't hard. She is great about making herself available to assist her students even on her days off. You will become a better public speaker if you take this class from Prof Crane

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
SPC1017
Grade: B-
Jun 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you take this class you will never get A'S. Tough grader don't recommended.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

I loved her she's an amazing person, I would take her class again. I took her summer morning class. Even though it was early, her class was worth it.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: C+
Jul 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't necessarily recommend prof. Lori to any mature college student. She teaches like a high school teacher and grades strictly on opinionated exams, despite that its hand written. However, great memories were shared in that room. Honestly she's very initiative, don't be late for speeches and important dates. Beware of the phone policy!!!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Fun class. My second time taking a speech class and she was 10 times better than my last professor.

4.0
3.0
SPC1017
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Crane was a great speech teacher. I am a complete introvert and she was very patient and kind with the introverts in the class. We did 2 big speeches and the last day we did a improv speech. There is ALOT of group work and partner activities. We had two very easy tests and overall she was patient and kind but your excuses dont get past her.

Participation matters
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Lori is an awesome teacher. She really cares about her students and loves what she does. Respectful of her students, enough to be on first name basis with eachother, but will also demand respect. Made the material really clear and easy for everyone to understand. Innovative and fun teaching style. Overall, fun and somewhat easy, but take it serious

Inspirational
Caring
Would take again
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Lori is an awesome teacher. She really cares about her students and loves what she does. Respectful of her students, enough to be on first name basis with eachother, but will also demand respect. Made the material really clear and easy for everyone to understand. Innovative and fun teaching style. Overall, fun and somewhat easy, but take it serious

Participation matters
Tests? Not many
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

Amazing

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SPC1006
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2018
Would take again

10/10 professor. This class is super easy and takes little to no effort to get an A. Just make sure you show up! The tests are written response but are very easy. She even lets you use a cheat sheet for each test. There is a lot of group work but it is always fun. Very laid back and simple class. I would definitely take her again!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2018
Would take again

Lori is the best professor I have ever had! Her class is super easy, and anyone who says it isn't is just not showing up. Her class is actually fun and we do a lot of activities in groups. There are 3-4 speeches in total and only 2 super easy tests. She even lets you use a notecard when you take her tests. Would recommend this class to everyone!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Love her. We had an oral presentation and to help up we did an escape room based around a paper and was really cool and to leave we had to tell her something that we learned that will help us with our oral presentation. super easy class, if you're hungry bring food. If your phone rings you have to buy the class donuts. Helped you overcome speaking.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SPC1006
Grade: B
Sep 11, 2018
Would take again

Lori is an exceptional professor. She is ded seasoned in her profession and knows her stuff! Dont try to cut corners and do bare minimum, she will know. Very funny, gives great insist on how to perfect your paper and what it should include. Doesn't give out an easy A but she def makes class enjoyable & informative. Take this class!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

I have no complain for this class. She was honestly very likable. She definitely knew the material. She ensure we understood everything. I would definitely reccomend this professor to my friends. I am going to miss this class, honestly.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor, loved her and enjoyed speech class. If you have a chance take her summer class! She's so sweet and makes you feel comfortable especially in such an uncomfortable subject

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
SPC2608
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you miss one assignment, it will take you down 2 letter grades, but if you get As on everything else, your grade goes up VERY SLOWLY. She is not that great at communicating out of class: gives her number first day of class but doesn't text or email back. Her class was fairly easy, however. Did about 5 speeches, 2 peer evaluations and 2 self.

5.0
3.0
SPC2608
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Lori is by far the nicest teacher I have encountered in the Lake Worth campus. Her class should not be taken for granted and attendance is a must!! You must really like public speaking in order to take this class because there are around 5 speeches in total and you have to get creative with them. My overall experience with her was a 10/10

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Jun 14, 2019
Would take again

Professor Crane is great, i love her class so much. she makes her class fun. you have to come to class or you will miss out on a lot, you must participate to get credit. you have to read the book and the power points in order to pass the exams and there's only 2 exams for the summer class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher . Do not skip everything counts , only 2 major speeches and couple small ones with groups nothing no one cant handle. Great feedback and is willing to help if your stuck with the work before speech days .

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2019
Would take again

There are two major speeches (informative and persuasive) and sometimes group work. Very easy and gives great feedback. She is willing to help you out. The quizzes are online and are really easy. My public speaking skills have tremendously increased thanks to this class. HIGHLY recommend.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

The book wasnt mandatory but you need the access code for the online hw , you have 2 important speeches and small assignments in between. Don't take your phone out or you will have to buy everyone doughnuts. I recommend this professor to anyone im a slacker and i did good in her class

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I suggest you guys take her she is the professor would you want for speech and she'll answer any question and help you throughout the semester.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
May 1, 2020
Would take again

The class was not difficult and I feel like I did learn something. She will help you if you need it and is easy to contact. However, she is not very forgiving, If you are even a minute late you are penalized and she does not care about your personal life. This does not mean she is unkind, just do not expect any sympathy.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

I learned something from this class, interesting lectures, respectful, not very difficult. However, I do feel like she puts on a mask of being very kind but in reality, could care less about your personal difficulties, she does not leave any room for students who are having a hard time. I felt bad for my classmates who were struggling.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
May 14, 2020
Would take again

SHE'S THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! TAKE HER CLASS, YOU WON'T REGRET IT. AS LONG AS YOU COMPLETE THE WORK AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, YOU CAN PASS.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Beware of her fake intimacy. She couldn't care less. The textbook requirement for the "digital code" is a scam, which means you can't purchase an used book or rent it. Take someone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

Best communications teacher out there. If you want to have a blast while learning, Lori is the best choice. So nice and caring for her students, its clear she wants everyone to pass. If you're having trouble (equipment-wise or curriculum-wise), she will take the time to help after class. The class is all about talking, so it's always fun!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
Jun 29, 2021
Would take again

she is one of the better ons and I have taken many classes, but she still one of the best ones. take her and you won't regret it.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Jun 29, 2021
Would take again

This is the best class someone could every take, Im a procrastinator and a visual learner she goes into well details explaining and describing instructions on all work and assignments. She reminds you of any upcoming work (with remind and on our mandatory zoom meeting).Theses only 1 speech and she basically does it with you. YOU WONT FAIL .

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2021
Would take again

Really great professor, gives great feedback and takes time to help you personally, I had a really great time in this class and I would really recommend. As long as you follow her rubric you should be good.

5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2021
Would take again

Lori is a great professor. You can tell she's passionate about what she teaches. She's very strict with attendance and participation, but it's easy to participate in her class. There's only one informative speech and she will help you prepare it. It was a pleasure to take her class, 10/10 would recommend!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Lori is a great professor. She really tries to make class as entertaining and learner friendly as possible. She is always willing to give feedback and is very responsive to texts/emails. She can be a tough grader at some points so my best advice is to follow the rubric and outline examples she gives.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Crane is overall a decent professor but she has her favorites and if you aren't one then she makes sure you know. She is very petty and often outs you for small things you do. Cannot show up late, even if class hasn't started yet or she ridicules you for it. Very attendance heavy so dont skip or she will fail even if you did the assign...

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her class is miserable. She is a control freak and is all about herself. She belongs in a highschool classroom, FREAKS OUT if you are on your phone in her class... there's no exception for being on your phone. Always makes corny jokes and expects you to laugh. Classwork isn't very hard but she's very extra. Hope this helps.

5.0
4.0
SPC1017
Jan 11, 2022
Would take again

She is a good teacher shes very extra and spontaneous shes all about respect and she is very helpful if you need help you will be doing speechs so if you dont like speaking in front of a class she is not for you. And for the homework its graded by completion but you gotta pay for a access code

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Gives good feedback
1.0
2.0
SPC
Grade: C+
Apr 17, 2022

Very extra when it came to grading papers. Lots of hw mainly busy work. Do not recommend this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2022
Would take again

She is a very entertaining professor and she caters to many different learning styles. She is always positive and always willing to help. The first speech she guides you through it step by step then the last two speeches she lets go but she will still help if you need it. Overall 10/10 experience This was my favorite class this semester.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2022

She is very friendly. However, she is a tough grader on speeches and all her assignments so follow the rubric, and you'll do fine.

Tough grader
Participation matters
4.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Great professor if you comply with all assignments and projects and follow everything she says. She has a tendency to be a little passive-aggressive when her feathers have been ruffled and will always ask that phones are away. Just follow everything she says to do and you will be golden

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
2.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Before you take this class: If you're the type to come a few minutes late, get ready to get talked to If you're the type to check your phone from time to time...DON'T. Take speech days very seriously. come to class early not on time or you'll get locked out (literally) Very easy for grades to drop but hard to get back up. Otherwise, she's OK.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
SPEECHCLASS
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

This is professor is so sweet. She accepts late work (with penalties ofc) and all her assignments are straight forward. She is strict when it comes to tardies and being on phones but the class is so fun and engaging that this shouldn't even matter.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

If public speaking is not your thing, but you must take the class, take it with Professor Crane! She's a fantastic professor who cares about her students; she helped me with an issue I had during the semester. Attendance is mandatory, and I think she only accepts work on time. The biggest assignment was a speech.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
May 5, 2024
Would take again

By far the most fun class I've taken yet, Lori is an amazing professor and I will never regret taking her course. Attendance is very important but if you show up every day and put in the effort to do assignments, I guarantee you will have an A! My word of advice is, don't be nervous during speeches, you got this!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely take her, no question about it. She is a great professor, and it's evident she cares about this class and each individual student. Put in the work, and you should easily get a 100 in the class. She is a great professor, couldn't recommend her enough. She also made an online class feel very genuine and connected.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
COMMUNICATION
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2024
Would take again

Please take her she is the best thats it thats all.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPC1160
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely loved her. Was simple and easy to follow. Always available to help when needed. Super nice and does lots of feedback on speeches

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Professor Crane is a fantastic teacher who makes public speaking enjoyable. Though attendance is mandatory, she provides great support. Using Unstuck ai alongside the textbook made study prep a breeze. Highly recommend this class!

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