At first I wanted to drop the class cause it seemed like too much. This class really makes you step out of your comfort zone, way more than you would think so. But it is a perfect way to make you more confident when speaking. There are not many grades, but I personally do not think he grades hard. You will do fine, dont over think it. He is great.

Taking this class made me nervous because I am not usually the person that is comfortable speaking in front of other people, Michael really cares about his students. If you show up to class and participate you will pass the class. This class really brought me out of my comfort zone and actually helped me to become a better public speaker.

Michael, is overall amazing. He is charismatic and fun, but he knows how to teach. He teaches from the book, and you don't even realize it. Two disclaimers. Make sure you read and take notes on the textbook, it will come back to haunt you. You and your classmates make the class, if you and your classmates participate you class will be super fun.

What a good class! I learned a lot. I was nervous to take the class but he helps you so much. He made it so much fun. Was always willing to take time to work with you. I made a lot of friends. You have to come to class BUT you want to come. He makes it great!

This is a class that you hate to end. It was fun to learn and work with my class. He makes things very clear. He has a organized class and you get your grades and feedback fast. I would take him over again for sure. He was funny too. Take any class you can with him.

You learn a lot about communication. You will share a lot about yourself but it was cool. I made many friends in the course. We had a good time. He is clear on what to do. You need to read the textbook and listen in class. It is about getting to know your classmates. Really loved the professor.

It was a good course. You have to give speeches but that is the course. He makes it fun for you. You need to be in class and don't text. You don't mind as he makes it fun with activities. He is very fair and will help you. He is great so have fun.

I loved this course. He made it fun and keeps you engaged. We had to go online for the last part BUT he is so responsive. He is so helpful and takes the time to listen to you. You just have to be proactive and care about your work. He is so organized which is great. I loved this class in person BUT he did so well with online too.

The course was a lot of fun. Very clear on what to do and how to do well. He takes the time to respond to you. He really helps you. Just make sure you come to class and do not text. I didn't have a problem with texting because the class is so fun!

This course was way better than I expected. The professor makes the topic so much fun. You get to learn a lot and laugh a lot too. He really made the course active and made me want to come every day. He cares which is rare. I will miss the class - no one will compare to him!

I really liked the professor as he really puts the time in and helps you. Just make sure you use the schedule to know the due dates and you are fine. He is really funny and class was a blast. Made good friends. I am sorry it is over.

Michael made the class fun and I learned a lot of stuff to help me at work and home. You have speeches to give but the directions are very clear. I made a lot of friends which was not expected. This is a class where you want to come and you have a good time. Michael is a smart and kind guy. Glad I took it.

I really miss this class! He made us learn a lot about ourselves and I made quite a few friends. The class is active and you have fun. He had us laughing. The speeches have clear directions. I appreciate how clear everything was when it came to the work. He really will help you. He is very sweet and caring guy.

He does so much for me in the course. You learn a lot and he is very caring. Just be honest and kind. You will do fine! He will help you a lot. He is was funny and made class cool. You will meet cool people. Class was very well scheduled. You will like it.

I wanted to take him in person but we are all online. He is still so much fun! The course is clear and easy to follow. Haven't seen any busy work. I enjoy the content and he does a nice job of helping. He is very responsive. Grades fast with good feedback. I am glad I am with him!

I miss this class!! Although we are online now, I miss going to this class the most. It is nice to have a professor who responds and helps you. He kept the class fun and really worked with you. He was so nice to us. I made friends and still talk to them. We all miss this class and professor!

I really enjoy this course even though it is online. The class is clear, the schedule is simply to follow. Just follow the directions and you are fine. I will say you need to practice! That is my biggest tip. He will help you. Just ask him and he has lots of great information to share.

Honestly, One of the top teachers/professors I have ever had in my life. I had a Phobia of being in front of people and speaking when i started and by the end of it he make it so easy for me to do the presentations it was awesome, I never had someone care so much for my success, Group projects can be hit or miss depending on who you work with tho.

I took his class in person and it was amazing. He is so funny and keeps the class moving. I was excited to go every time. He tells you want to do and has a lot of tips. He is not a hard grader but just make sure you follow the directions. He was always willing to talk, listen and help. I miss the class.

One of my favorite classes. He is well organized and helped you when you needed it. He is funny and really cared about you doing well. Making the deadlines is important so watch the schedule. The class was fun and I learned a lot.

I am really liking his online course. I took speech online in the spring and didn't do well. His course is very clear, he makes everything so easy to follow the directions. He host calls to help you and they are funny. He really goes out of his way to help you. You just have to follow the directions and don't be afraid to ask question!

This course was one of my favorites and I didn't expect it to be. The professor is very clear on what he wants - he is tough BUT not in grading but with deadlines. This helps keep you focused though. He keeps the class fair and really will help you. As a trans student, I never had a class where I felt so safe. LGBTQ+ take this class!

The class was fair and easy to follow. He will work with you and help. Grades are posted fast and he responds to messages very quickly. The course very clear on what to do. You can't turn in late work but the schedule is easy to follow. I wish I had class in person with him.

I waited to take the class because I was nervous but the professor does a great job of helping you through nerves. Only a few speeches but make sure you follow the deadlines. The course was easy to follow, directions are clear and he helps you. Great course, great professor. I am sure the course is even better in person.

Really liked the class. He has an easy to follow structured class so I knew what I was doing. Gives you easy directions with examples. He really helped me and provides grades, feedback and messages back fast.

This semester was weird but prof. Moniz really took the time to help us. I took the fully online W class and we don't have to meet on Zoom with him but he still offered some zoom meetings to discuss assignments and expectations. He provided very specific directions for speeches and a template for the outlines. If you put in the work you'll do great

He loves what he does and it shows in his care. Was always so responsive to questions and has Zoom calls to help answer questions. The course worked well and was VERY clear on what you needed to do. I appreciated this the most. He is funny and was always willing to help. I am going to take another class with him in person soon!

One of the best UCF professors. He is very responsive and helps you a lot. His feedback directed on helping you to be do better AND it is KIND! Courses have UCF and Valencia students but that is common at Downtown. The work is VERY clear which is nice. He gets you grades and feedback FAST! Love the course!

Professor Moniz was so helpful through the course. He is very responsive, provides grades and feedback quickly and due dates and assignments were clear. I would take him again for another course as he really is passionate and helps a lot.

This was my first semester and I was nervous to take speech. He makes the clas fun and challenges you but you learn a lot. We laughed a lot too. The assignments are very clear and easy to follow. If you come to class and follow the assignments, you will do well. He will help you too if you have any questions or need support. Great class!

My friend told me to take his course and I really liked it. The assignments were very easy to follow and he gives you templates to use so it saves time. The class was a lot of fun. It was my favorite class to attend.

I didn't want to take speech class but was so happy I did. He made class fun and helped me a lot with anxiety. He was very clear on what is expected and helped me a lot when I asked for it. Class was fun and helped me really prepare for the speeches. I made some friends and had a good time.

I learned a lot and it was my favorite class to go to. He is funny and nice. He helps a lot. Just make sure you make the deadlines but he gives you a schedule. Good class. Would take him over and over.

I really enjoyed the class and never missed one. The course is fun and focuses on you improving your communication. The work was very easy to follow which was nice. He goes out of his way to help. He is funny and makes class fun. You get to be yourself in the course which is great.

Great class and professor. Just come to class and you will do well. He is very helpful in the class and will stay to help you further. Assignments were very clear. He makes you laugh and class was fun and my favorite.

I liked this professor as he was fun and made class exciting to come to. His canvas is VERY clear and he gives you grading expectations so it is easy to complete assignments. He was great with helping after class. Just make sure you are coming to class and you will do well. My friend told me to take him and I tell everyone to take him.

The course is focused on speeches and all the assignments are pretty clear on how to do well. He gives examples, and templates and will help you after class as needed. It was my favorite class to go to. He makes class fun and you learn a lot about communication. I never missed a class because it was so good which I am sure helped me do well.

The class was fun. The speeches were very clear on what to do. He helps a lot and will always answer your questions. I learned a lot. I would also cuddle him so hard!!

Best class. I really enjoyed com in g to class and he made it fun. Just follow the deadlines and you will do fine. He really will help you and cares.

The course is fun and I will miss the class next semester. He really cares and helps you out. The work was easy to follow. Just make sure you follow the deadlines and you will do just fine. Good class to take. Trust me. He is the best.

I started my fall classes and I miss going to this class. Come to class, do the work, and follow the deadlines and things will go well. He is a nice guy and makes class so much fun. I made so many friends and we still talk about the class. You will love it.

I wasn't sure how the class would go but my friend liked it. He makes class fun and he really cares about the students. He pushed me out of my comfort zone but in a fun way. He was easy to ask questions and he really helped you. Make sure you follow the deadlines and directions but he makes the work easy if you come to class. I miss the class.

What can I say? He makes class fun, makes you feel comfortable and you learn a lot. I really was nervous about the giving speeches but he helps make it much better. Just make sure you come to class.

I was very nervous to take the course. He made the course fun and I loved coming every day. I was surprised how much my nerves got better and better and he helped a lot with that. I made friends in class and I am very sad it is over. Coming to class is the most important part for you to do well. He will help you a lot.

I cried on the last day of class. I didn't want it to end as it was one of my favorite classes. You give speeches and you will be uncomfortable but it is fun. He really helps you and you will learn so much. I made so many friends, laughed a lot and really learned more than I expected. Just come to class.

The class is great, he is great and you will have fun. Don't miss deadlines and come to class. You do this - it wil be your best semester. He makes classes great and many of us didn't want the class to end. He is very helpful, funny and caring. He really helped helped my communication and anxiety.

had an amazing time in this class, pick him immediately

One of the best classes! You have to give speeches but that is the main assignment. Make sure you make deadlines. He will work a lot to help you. He makes it fun and really cares. I learned so much and it helped me get a job interview right. Take his class.

I really appreciated this course. I made good friends and learned a lot. Michael makes it a fun class to come to and clearly clearly cares. Make sure you make the deadlines for the few outlines and you are fine. Take this course.

Take speech with Michael. He is easy to work with, makes class fun and cares alot about your success. You need to come to class and not miss the few deadlines and you will do well. I learned a lot, got a job and made friends. The reading was very little.

You need to come to class. Make sure you are coming to class and making the deadlines. This will be important. he makes the class super fun and you make cool friends. The activities are great and I learned a lot. Helped me with anxiety and just talking in general. You will have a good time.

The course is easy to follow and the directions are clear. Make sure you follow the directions and meet the required deadlines. Late work isn't accepted but he gives you more than enough time to complete it. You need to come to class - you do much better if you come to class and he makes class fun. This is not a class you skip. Loved the class!

One of my favorite classes with my favorite professor. The work wasn't overwhelming. There were speeches but they are on fun topics you pick. He sets you up to do well in the class. Make sure you come to class! Give him a BIG hug for me!

One of my favorite classes. I didn't want the class to end as I made a lot of freinds and it was a fun class. He really makes the class fun for you and you get to learn a lot. There isn't a lot of work but you need to make deadlines. Coming to class really helps so don't miss class.

Never had a professor who this fun and caring. He loves the class topic and is good with helping you learn. Classes are always fun. Take his course! Not a lot of work but make the deadlines and you will so good. Best class!

I cried leaving this class because I didn't want it to end. I made great friends in class and had a fun time. The learned a lot and it was a lot different than I expected. I would highly recommend Michael to everyone as he cares about the students and makes learning fun.

Take Michael's class. He is funny, makes you laugh and you learn a lot. I really liked the classes and he truly knows the students. You will have a good time. You have to do the work too but it is fun! Just make sure you come to class. That is important.

Take him because you actually DO learn stuff you'll use in real life. Just please please please show up to class. He is really funny and gives feedback/ gives you everything you need in class that will help you during projects. He is also the only person on DT campus that is fun to chitchat with...

Take his course. He helps you a lot in class and you are learn a lot. He is funny and makes class fun. Just be respectful and come to class - everything will be great. Give him a big hug from me!

One of my favorite professors. He was so easy to talk to and always willing to help you. Classes were great but make sure you come to class. The biggest part of the class is making deadlines but you have a very clear schedule. You will love the class and enjoy him. Make sure to take him!

Learned a lot, class was super clear and he made the class fun and truly cares. You just have to come to class and on time. This is a class you want to come to. Would take him for everything

You will love his class. You do speeches in the course but he really helps you so much in the class. You will need to come to class, be on time and participate BUT you will want to do it because it is so much fun. Didn't want the course to end. I will miss the class and my friends I made in the course. Take this class.

I never had a professor who spent the time to work with you. I was nervous in the course but it is easy to follow - just make the deadlines and follow the directions. He would always give us examples and tools to help us. I met with him for help after class and he always made it easy. He is a good professor who is fun to talk to and he cares.

My friend told me to take speech online because it was easy. Another friend told me to take Michael. I took Michael. I got an A in the course - my friend failed her online speech course. I loved the speech class and looked forward to it each week. The class is fun, we laughed a lot and learned more. He really cares about students.

I was very excited to take the course after a friend told me about the professor. I was nervous but he really works well with this. He made the class a lot of fun and I enjoyed coming to class. Coming to class is required and you really need to make sure you do as it really helps. Talk to him as he really helps and he really cares.

One of the best downtown. He truly cares about the students and will help you learn a lot. You need to come to class and not miss deadlines but the work is very easy to follow and he helps a lot. He makes class super fun and interactive. I never wanted to miss and looked forward to the class. You will love him.

He is a good professor and really works with you. You need to come to class on time and attend class - you will do fine. Overall you learn a lot and have fun. Use his advice.

Take him! He was recommended to me by a friend. He makes class so much fun and will work with you. Now, you have to come to class. You will not do well if you don't come to class but everyone comes. It is so much fun. He will help you a lot too. I appreciate he was always willing to help.

the negative review before me is bs this is one of the best profs ive had. i had 100% in the course and i didnt even put much effort, its just basic writing, analyzing, and speeches to record (ez). weekly activities for the first half of the course, second half is mostly just final project preparation, he hands out 100s as long u show basic effort.

Amazing professor! Wants you to succeed, is no-nonsense (which I appreciated), and a super funny guy. Do NOT take his class if you want an easy A, because you will have to put in some effort. But it's so worth it. Your grade depends on five major speeches, but he will help you.

I miss this class so much. Although it was challenging at times, he really helps and makes the class fun. I really did learn a lot. Make sure you come to class and you will be all set. If you don't want to come to class, pick another one. He is fun and will take the time to help you. He cares but expects you to care too.

I was so nervous. I was told to take him because he was good. He requires you make deadlines and come to class. I thought I would not like it but he he really took his time with me. He was so right about what he says and made it even fun. I am thankful I took the class with him. One of my favorite.

I really love this professor. It was very clear and always willing to help. The work was clear and he really pushes you to do your best. Coming to class is required and it is a fun class to come to. I also like that he doesn't let students slack and impact other students. You don't even up doing work for lazy students.

The course wasn't my favorite but he made it a lot of fun and I was sad for it to end. He is my favorite professor. He made each class fun and you learn a lot. He keeps you excited in the course. Make sure you do not miss the deadlines and make sure you attend the class and you will do fine. I made a lot of friends in the course..

I agree with what many others have said about the course. The class has speeches but they were cool and you get to work on them one at a time. If you come to class and make deadlines. You will do great. This is not a class to skip at all. He makes it one you don't want to miss anyway. He helps a lot and is fun.

Best professor. Funny in class and you have fun. Just come to class and turn work in on time. The speeches were not so bad and he gives good tips for anxiety. Class was so much fun and I loved it so much. I told everyone to take him.

TAKE HIS CLASS. My favorite class and professor. Class is so much fun, and you learn a lot. You can't use your phone in class and need to attend all classes. I never missed one because it was so much fun. Speeches and outlines. Trust me, you will like it.

He requires you to work and make deadlines and come to class. But I never had a class that I didn't want to end. He was so funny and really makes the time in class fun. I learned a lot and made so many friends. I loved coming to class just to see what we would do. He believes in you and you have to put in the effort but he is so helpful!

One of the best. Loved classes, had fun in class and learned. Now you can't miss class and don't miss deadlines but the schedule is very clear. He gives great advice and tips! Listen to them.

Take his class. One of the best for sure and made coming to class good. Just make sure you come to class and stay off your phone. That is all you have to do. He helps you a lot and makes it easy to do well. One of the most fun classes I took as well and it is a speech class. That is saying a lot. Sad it is over.

Michael is so good. He truly teaches you a lot and makes the class so much fun. The speeches were fun tpics and he is full of tips to help you and spends the time to make it easier. You do need to be in class on time and missing classes isn't good. You also can't use your phone in class but no one cares. I made a lot of friends! Favorite class.

One of the best classes. So much fun and he is a great teacher. You will love it. The textbook is free. Late work isn't accepted so don't miss deadlines. Don't miss class but why would you? It was my favorite class!!

Great professor. One of the best classes. We had fun and made friends. He doesn't take late work and you can't miss class. But you learn a lot and classes are so much fun. He is very clear on what to do and will take time to help.

The class was so good and I was not happy it was ending. We had fun, learned and made friends! He really cares and helps you. Don't miss deadlines as there isn't make ups. No phones in class but you talk so much anyway. Don't miss class but no one does. It is the best. Give him a hug for me!

His class might feel strict but he truly helps you succeed and you have a lot of fun. He is a caring guy who wants you to do well. Trust what he says because he leads you in the right direction. I made good friends in class, we laughed a lot in class and I learned a lot. He is one of the best!

One of the best courses! He makes the class fun, helps you a lot and really wants you to do well in speech. I never missed a class because it was fun. I learned a lot plus met some cool people. He doesn't allow you to use phones in class but you don't need them. He makes it the best.

Loved this course and the professor. He teaches a lot but also makes it fun. You just have to come to class and give speeches. Make sure you do the work and you are fine. He made every class fun and will help you whenever. Will miss the class!

I was super anxious and didn't do as well as the other students. He never made me feel bad but really helped me each time. The whole class supported me. You just have to come to class, do the work and do your best. He cares about you doing well. He helps.

Great class. Great professor. Class was fun. Just don't miss class or miss work. You will do fine. Speeches weren't hard topics at all. The class was fun and made friends too.

It is a speech class - you have to give speeches. You will do great in the class if you come to class and participate. He makes the class fun and helps you a lot. You just have to make the outline deadline and show up, and give the speech. He is not a hard grader. Anyone who struggles is because they skip class or don't do the work. That is it.

One of the best professors. He makes class fun and is clear on what to do. Like everyone said - come to class and you are good. He will help you anytime. Made lots of friends.

I had so much fun in class. You will learn a lot and have fun. You just have to come to class and give the speeches. Do not skip the speeches, as it is a speech class and you need to do them. You just have to do your best, and he will help you. He is great at helping you.

Great professor, just show up to class and do the speech's and actually practice, there is a no phone policy but it genuinely doesn't matter because the class is fun enough to the point you don't realize

This class will change your life if you let it. Just show up and genuinely try. He makes school feel worth it and will help you be more confident in yourself. Do exactly what he says to do; there are no secrets. He tells you what to do, how to do it, and why you need to do it. No phones allowed, just be ready to collaborate and participate.

Trust in the process. He knows what he's doing so trust him. You might be a little scared (I was too) however, I could not recommend a professor more. I learned so many things that I will be able to take into my everyday life. He gives you everything you need to succeed so use it. Do your best and he will take care of the rest. Have a blast! I did!

honestly one of if not the greatest teacher i have ever had in my life. i usually don't like teachers who are overly quirky and try to be your friend because i feel that it is very forced, but i do realize starting college that people don't like to be a number they want a connection and michael is the best teacher you will ever have for that.

Honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. He gave lots of good feedback and worked with everyone's strengths and weaknesses to improve us both individually and as a whole. So long as you're willing to show up and do your best you'll do just fine.