4.8

Timothy Martin

Communication - Harold Washington College

4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

102

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What Students Say

His class was intriguing because he made lectures so lively

SPH101 - 5.0 rating

He was also caring and willing to help us through all the work if we were falling behind

SPEECH101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 86 reported grades
A: 26
Not sure yet: 23
B: 14
A+: 12
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Gives good feedback (72)
Clear grading criteria (35)
Respected (30)
Accessible outside class (26)
Caring (22)
Get ready to read (18)
Inspirational (17)
Participation matters (12)
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4.9

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4.8

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Reviews (102)
5.0
1.0
SPH101
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

His class was intriguing because he made lectures so lively. His character made the class more interesting and made me like presenting speeches more prior to taking this course.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: C+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor timothy martin taught really well this semester with educating us on the different types of speeches with tips and tricks to get through them. He was also caring and willing to help us through all the work if we were falling behind. 10/10

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is one of the best teachers. He is so supportive and although this class is a lot of work, he is always there to offer help and make sure you have the best experience. This class was not so bad and he made taking a required credit feel like learning rather than work. Best teacher

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is really straightforward and nice. He makes sure you have all the information you need for every assignment and he also replies fast & provides good feedback whenever you need it. He's lenient and very relaxed, not mean at all or serious like other professors. Definitely recommend.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is one of the nicest people on Earth and the best speech professor you could ever take. As someone who hates public speaking, he made it much more bearable for me. You can tell he really tries to make sure everyone feels comfortable and understands how they will be graded. He is the best!! TAKE HIM :)

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2021
Would take again

MR. Martin is a marvelous professor. He has inspired me in countless ways. One of the many things that stand out to me about Professor Martin is his dedication and commitment to teaching even during a pandemic.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SPE101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Despite this being a 100% online speech class, he was well prepared every single time with 0 hiccups. His lectures were engaging and never monotone. I took the 12 week course and it was tough. Speech after speech but he prepared you well. Even if it's just an elective, you'll absolutely take something away and will use it later,

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SPH101
May 10, 2021
Would take again

He is a great Professor! He is so helpful and you will actually learn something in this class! I recommend him 100 percent because he is not only understanding but tries his best to meet with the students needs and always gives everyone a chance to do better and help everyone pass to his best abilities. He is just amazing best professor.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is a wonderful professor! There were some unexpected program issues in the semester, but he was quick at resolving them and making a schedule that worked for all students. He's very communicative, and willing to work with you to help you succeed. It was a wonderful class with a wonderful professor, and I learned a lot! :D

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: C+
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Just an amazing professor overall amazing class overall.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A+
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is an amazing teacher. He is an inspiration to all. If I had to take his class again, I definitely would. I learned about new things every time I got into his zoom class. He is a 10/10 recommended teacher. Thank you for the amazing lectures, the important feedback, the inspiration to finish strong, and the hilarious moments.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
May 12, 2021
Would take again

He is an amazing professor. He will make you feel comfortable enough to actually present your speech. His feed back is amazing and he even does video feedback. Take this professor it will be worth it!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
SPEECH1011CE
Grade: C+
May 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor martin was great to me. He was accessible for all my small questions, he gave me the feedback i needed to make the correct mistake and he actually would tech not just lecture. Professor martin was professional and a model of what a good supportive instructor does.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 13, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin provided me with the confidence and ability to improve in my public speaking skills. Despite difficulties with technology ( zoom, online textbooks, etc ) Professor Martin ensured to work with us and tried to find a way to make the environment as beneficial as possible.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
COM1100
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Great professor with good lectures. Easy to contact outside of class time. Helped prepare me for all different kinds of speeches.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is a really good professor. The first half is more homework heavy than the second half of the semester. As long as you keep up with the work during the first half of the semester, and do the assignments, you should pass!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

The first half of the semester is more homework heavy than the second half of the semester. As long as you keep up with the work during the first half of the semester, and do the assignments, you should pass!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Overall, as long as you do the work and keep up with the dates, you should be good!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

You will enjoy taking this class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

It is a class you will enjoy taking.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

His teaching style is very good and unique.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Homework is clear and gives good lectures to reinforce the material learned from the textbook. Practice speeches are so helpful in learning to talk to a camera and helps improve speaking overtime. This professor was so helpful and gave the right amount of assignments. I would take his course again if I had to.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

I took Speech 101 with Professor Martin. His class is well structured, the assignments are informative, and I feel I have a better understanding of the speech process.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is a great teacher. He takes the time to explain students' expectations throughout the semester. His lectures show how passionate he is about the topic and motivate you to do better. Make sure you keep up with the assignments to do well in this class.

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Class is not that hard as long as you do the work. One of the best professor's I have had.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Class is not that hard as long as you do the work.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professor's out there. Extremely helpful and you will learn a lot.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Class is really easy and professor is really nice and kind.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are great and fun he speaks much in depth on topics discussed in class for great clarification. He is very outgoing and I have learned a lot with the interesting topic of speech. I def would have a class with his again and if all my classes could be with him I would never have an unmotivating day.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are great and fun he speaks much in depth on topics discussed in class for great clarification. He is very outgoing and I have learned a lot with the interesting topic of speech. I def would have a class with his again and if all my classes could be with him I would never have an unmotivating day. I really enjoyed his class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

His lectures are great and fun he speaks much in depth on topics discussed in class for great clarification. He is very outgoing and I have learned a lot with the interesting topic of speech. I def would have a class with his again and if all my classes could be with him I would never have an unmotivating day. I really enjoyed his class. hfdasiohfs

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

I enjoyed his class and there is a lot of homework but it is very easy as long as you read and do the work. One of the best professor's I've took.

Respected
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professor I ever had. Actually takes the time to teach you and make sure you learn something before the class is over. Extremely helpful if you need help. Course is easy to understand and pass. As long as you do the work you will pass and the work is not hard at all it is very easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

i would say one should take this class if they really like participating in class activities or reading a lot.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is truly one of the most caring professors there are! He really took his time to help you understand what is expected of him and the work he puts out. He is more than willing to work with you on what you turn in. And, as long as you talk to him, he will give you more time to turn in assignments. Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

The best professor I ever had. He helped us to think critically. Also, his lectures were fun and great. He always was there whenever you need assistance with the homework or any presentation.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Wonderful professor. There is a lot of reading, but it's an easy class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

The professor helps you a lot during class, after class and gives a lot of good useful information!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
SPH101
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

This class is very good and the professor is understanding,

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Great Professor, the overall class seems like one of common sense.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
SPH101
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

I really enjoyed Pro. Martin class. His class is a lot of work but it the end is very useful and helpful. All his practices have improved my level of speech. The course also helped me improve my timidness and have the confidence to speak in public. This course has helped me prepared for future work interviews and presentations.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Martin is very enthusiastic and easy to get along with. There was a lot of homework, but all of it was pretty simple and easy to get done if you paid attention. Deadlines were often extended when a student asked. As long as you go to class and do the homework, you should get an A.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
SPE101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Honestly for this to have been a online class. I would say Professor Martin was Great! He explained the assignments thoroughly, you would always be able to get in touch with him for clarification. I would say the class has reading to do, but the quizzes straight to the point. This class is great for practicing public speaking.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Respected
4.0
4.0
SPCH101
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

My class asynchronous, so I never interacted directly with the professor. Not a great choice - Prof Martin gives good feedback and I would have benefitted from in person communication. Heavy reading in the first half and heavy delivery of speeches in the second! Only criticism is conflicting messages about assignments (cut and pasted directions).

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
COM1100
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

Pro. Martin was excellent. He provided ample time to complete assignments, and made the directions clear and Understandable. Prepare yourself to read in this course because the chapters are lengthy. Keeping a schedule would definitely be beneficial. overall, the course was easy, and I would highly recommend

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
5.0
SPE101
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

Good professor

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
SPCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2022

The class was online so the speeches needed to be presented to a zoom class with a live audience. If this may be a problem for you, you should probably not take it. Other than that, the professor was knowledgeable and informative on the subject. The grading criteria was clear. Get ready to read though since the textbook used has long passages.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Professor Martin is passionate about his subject, his lectures are very informative, and he provides a great number of resources that will help you in class. The only thing that would make this class better would be faster and more responsive feedback.

5.0
1.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Great teacher will help anytime needed. Send an email hell respond asap and work is properly laid out on brightspcae with quality resources to help with course.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2023
Would take again

Very attentive in responding to emails. has many visual learning resources. be ready to use zoom and youtube.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: A-
May 12, 2023

Professor Martin is overall a great teacher for speech 101. He's pretty straight to the point of what he want specifically out of each student but you must be very careful with submissions because if it's not correctly submitted in the required format he will not give you credit. If you looking for a great speech class this is the one to consider.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 13, 2023

Class is easy to navigate if you read the instructions, a bit slow with giving feedback. Overall a decent class to take. Having a relationship with other students if taking online will come in handy with the requirements for speech submission

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: B+
May 13, 2023
Would take again

I recommend you take this class if you're nervous about Speech classes. I've had to retake this course three times because I'm a very anxious person but with Martin I felt so comfortable and understood!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2023
Would take again

He exudes enthusiasm about your topics, appreciate that a lot

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Martin is very caring and understanding. The course overall is simple as long as you keep up with the work.

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 26, 2023
Would take again

He provides constructive criticism so that you can learn from your mistakes and improve in the future.Since I use them as revisions, this has helped me to improve my grade.

5.0
3.0
SPE101
Grade: B
Jul 28, 2023
Would take again

Mr. Martin is fantastic at giving lectures and guiding his student to be confident in standing up in front of an audience while performing their speech.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SPE101
Grade: C
Jul 28, 2023
Would take again

He's amazing doesn't mind giving you feedback that you need, but also doesn't mind helping you out when you don't understand anything. Also, the videos he shares on YouTube helps out a lot too when it comes time to turn in and give your speech.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2023
Would take again

I learned a lot in Prof. Martin's course and highly recommend it for anyone who wishes to improve their speech. He is very communicative and the content is evenly spread out which helps a lot. In addition, I found that the constructive feedback he provided on individual performance was very useful.

5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor Martin has nicely organized his course. His constructive feedback is very helpful for enhancing your speech. I strongly recommend enrolling in this course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is a very knowledgeable and caring professor. We are always given plenty of time and support when preparing our speeches. He has clear expectations for his assignments and wants his students to grow throughout the course.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
1.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is a very knowledgeable and caring professor. We are always given plenty of time and support when preparing our speeches. He has clear expectations for his assignments and wants his students to grow throughout the course

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Martin is one of the best teachers I have ever had... He is literally a cutie pie. He is really kind and respectful and cares about his students. He is actually really passionate about his class/job, and you will never have a problem with him. If you miss an assignment, he can help you out! 10/10

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin was a really great instructor. I learned a lot about creating speeches as well as the importance of speeches. These are skills I can take with me through a lifetime.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

I like Professor Martin online teaching style. The class is asynchronous. He updated us weekly/ checked in what we should be doing for each week. Very clear instructions and grading for speech assignments. Be sure you are highly self motivated if you take this class.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
May 10, 2024
Would take again

All grading criteria and assignments are given at the start of the course. Beginning is simply read and do some online quizzes and practice short video speeches. Halfway to the end of the semester is where your 3 long-form speech is due, but we are given a lot of time and good feedback throughout each week to complete the speeches and assignments.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

He was an excellent Speech 101 instructor. He explained concepts clearly, provided helpful feedback, and made the class engaging and enjoyable. Their approachable nature and encouragement helped me gain confidence in public speaking. I would highly recommend this professor to anyone looking to improve their communication skills!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

There were absolutely no surprises. Everything on the syllabus is straightforward. As an older student, sometimes you take a required course that you sort of know you will not exactly need to refer back to. This class is not one of those classes. I downloaded, and will keep, my notes and some templates for future use.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor, Took him for SPEECH 101. Highly recommend!

Get ready to read
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is one of the best professors I've had throughout all of my asynchronous classes! He makes it very clear about what is expected for each assignment, providing clear instructions, rubrics, and feedback. He also very responsive to questions and is very knowledgeable about the course material. 100% recommend.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is knowledgeable, understanding, and caring. He provided clear and well-organized instructions, speech examples, and many resources to ensure students had all the support we needed. He also offered extra credit opportunities. I highly recommend taking his course if you truly want to improve your public speaking skills.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin provides clear instructions, is very friendly, offers extra credit opportunties, and just I really enjoyed his class. I went into it with a lot of nerves and apprehension around it, but I ended up having fun and gaining confidence. My only critique is he takes his time giving feedback to you.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor. Gives a lot of opportunity to make up some assignments. Very organized and clear grading system. Definitely would take his class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

This was my first time ever taking a full on online course but honestly Prof Martin made this transition easy. Everything was explained in detailed which was helpful. The reading chapters are long but they help to prepare you for your speeches. Overall I'm satisfied with how the course went & I would deff recommend this course. Thank you!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

I was overall pleased with the work that Professor Martin did with our class by making the class fun and relateable.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is an amazing professor. He is caring and is willing to help with any questions. He makes lectures fun and creates a fun and safe environment for learning. Lectures are very informational.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is an outstanding instructor who makes public speaking very approachable. He provides clear guidance, and constructive feedback, and fosters a supportive environment. The class is well-organized and builds confidence and practical skills. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their communication!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin was super accommodating and kind. The class was a pretty standard workload, I found it pretty manageable taking the accelerated 12-week course. Professor Martin records lectures and will send them to you if you miss class, which is great. He was always understanding, kind, and interesting.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

I'm so happy I chose to take this class with Professor Martin! He genuinely cares about his student's success, both academically and personally. If you get the chance to take a class with him, don't hesitate, it's a great experience.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

It was helpful that the course was hybrid and that the professor offered an option to contact him by providing a phone # that made it easy to access him for any questions we may have. It was helpful that the teacher provided links for the assignments and showed examples. It was helpful to learn about the different presentations from classmates.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

The professor is very engaged and very passionate about the subject! I would not say lecture heavy I comparison to other classes. Everything in lecture is vital information that you will use! The course is very "hands on" We were giving speeches on the first day. There weren't mandatory readings and the class was not taught "out of a book"

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

This is my third time taking Speech 101 and I will say that this time it was great. Prof. Martin gives good feedback and is great at helping when you need it. You have more than enough time to work on speeches, and the work is not hard. Also had quizzes every week, which were easy too. I took this class online btw.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

The course included weekly quizzes, three practice speeches, and three formal speeches. Overall, the class was straightforward and manageable as long as you stay on top of the assignments.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SPEECH101
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

The class is an easy A. Put in the time and effort to prepare for your presentations properly. Read, watch uploaded lectures, do outlines, and present. He uploads the lectures so it's easy notes. if you want to pass, do the work. He gives more than enough time in my opinion. My class was 100% asynchronous

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
SPE101
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Would def take his class again! If it wasn't because I took a 12-week class I think I would've probably had an easier time completing the work on time as it isn't hard. Professor Martin's class isn't hard you just need to pay attention and complete the work. He grades based on effort not on whether you're wrong. You will learn a lot in his class!

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

My experience is my speech class with my speech teacher was great. It was very helpful that he provided us a phone # to contact to ask questions. I appreciated the presentations we did, it helped me improve in my presentations. I appreciated that he was would explain well the assignments and provide examples. Overall I would choose him again.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SPEECH101
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Weekly lectures and quizzes.The practice speeches are useful for getting feedback and improving your skills. Overall, it's a solid class if you're looking to improve your speaking abilities.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin truly wants you to succeed. Pay attention and you will do well.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Timothy Martin has been very helpful during this speech class. He is easy to contact outside of class if you need extra support for the assignments. He helps you find ways you can get your assignments done if you run into an issue. He is very smart and gives clear instructions to the assignments. I would take another speech class with him

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

I would take this course again. Professor Timothy Martin made it easy to take this course. He was easy to contact outside of class. He helped out with any extra support you needed if you couldn't understand a certain assignment. He is very smart and very respected.

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Very straightforward and to the point professor. He's taught the course a bunch of times so everything is structured very well and explaind thoroughly.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPH101
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor M is great. He is available to assist with anything you need and gives enough time to complete assignments. There are no surprises in his class. If you fail his class you only have yourself to blame

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed this class. The workload was manageable, and I liked how the slides were crafted himself, instead of based on the textbook. I think that is unique, considering reviewing slides that are based on chapters are sometimes redundant. He gives great feedback, he is passionate about communications.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
SPEECH101
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is very flexible as long as you communicate with him. He is willing to help you through the course to ensure you pass the class and give excellent feedback, and he also provides a lengthy amount of time to complete assignments! You have to have good time management skills, or you will fall behind in class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is informed, considerate, and compassionate. To make sure students had all the help they required, he offered several resources, speech examples, and directions that were organized and easy to understand. He also provided extra credit opportunities. Great introduction to developing your public speaking skills.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
SPCH101
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Loved how the class was set up and paced. Can work ahead without any problem with clear deadlines. Very nice and considerate teacher will help and can be flexible.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Over all the course was very well organized and had lots of resources to answer any formatting or technical questions one may have throughout the course. Professor Martin was clear about deadlines and expectations and easy to contact if I had any questions.

Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Very professional. You gonna need to do your own work for assignments and everything. He makes sure that everything is good to go or makes the lectures understandable so you won't need to ask questions. You can still ask questions obviously. Overall a good professor. A good speaker too. Very generalized in terms of understanding

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPH101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Martin is very caring. His lectures are informative and clear. After the course, you will have a solid knowledge for constructing and delivering speeches. I would recommend taking his courses.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

The professor demonstrated strong professional abilities by explaining concepts clearly. Their teaching style was organized and supportive, making it easy to follow lessons. Overall, the professor created a positive and effective learning environment. There are 3 formal speeches during the semester and some practice speeches to get ready.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SPCH101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Professor Martin is very caring and wants to see his students succeed. Definitely recommending!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
SPEECH101
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Gives excellent feedback and points out strengths. Literally gave us templates for our speeches. IAI requirements are tough but he's pretty understanding/lenient if there's a good reason for not fulfilling them, which is especially appreciated due to my lack of resources. Textbook is actually useful. Super easy class. Cares about his class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
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