Todd Ballantyne - Harper College

Professor: Todd Ballantyne

Department: TBD

College: Harper College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is by far my favorite teacher at this school. He may seem cold at first but he is so caring and understanding with each student. As long as you put in the effort you can pass with an easy A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is a great class to take for people with no previous experience. He will help you get through every speech. Tests are so easy, as long as you put in effort and show up, youll be fine

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had. He gives good feedback, has an upbeat personality, and will help you out with any difficulties. He makes his lectures interesting and puts you at ease when presenting a speech, which especially helps for the anxious. His study guides for tests are terrific, and I highly recommend him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Communications majors this is the one to take! You will learn so much. He is highly skilled and really cares about making you a better speaker. Best instructor hands down.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Im TERRIFIED of public speaking and after this class i cannot say I am less so, but Mr.B is a caring prof who really wants you to do well! The comments saying to just try aren't wrong, he's an easy grader and I should have gotten a B cause of my exam scores but ended up with an A anyways? Also happened to a friend of mine. Just try and you'll pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He Has Us To A Lot Of Speeches & Quizzes. Bought 2 Books But Only Used One. Is An Okay Grader. Would Choose Someone Else...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I feel like I actually had to work for the A in this class for both the exams and the speech. So if you are taking a lot of classes and you want an easy A for speech, I suggest you take this class over the summer because you are required to work hard for the A. Also, you have to practice for the speech to get a good grade as well as read the book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very approachable professor. Understands that public speaking can be nervous to many, so he isn't harsh when he gives criticism. His grading is easy to understand. Overall, practice your speeches ahead of time so that you'll be in a good spot. There are a few exams as well, so you do have to read some chapters if you want to do well on those.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He makes you feel at ease and his grading method is clear and precise. He is also very approachable. I highly recommend him if you have never taken speech and super nervous about it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really good professor. He cares about his students and always wants them to improve. He knows everyone fears of public speaking but he makes the class a friendly environment. Tests are easy. Never opened the purple book. I used the white one to help me with our speech outlines. Very kind. You have 6 free absence passes. If you go over, you fail.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He generously grades speeches even if they are bad and understands public speaking is hard. He wants you to succeed and was my first professor in college to see good in me. The tests are easy as long as you read the book. I've learned so much in this class so if you take SPE101 be sure to take him!! Ask about extra credit I got 25 points added!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took SPE at my home place. Almost passed but no luck. Had to repeat it at Harper thought the course would be a joke. Wow I was wrong! Professor B is the dude to take. Prof B is dope. He makes you learn how to speak publically and then you grow confidence and stuff. Lot of hands on in front of everyone. Be prepared. You will learn a ton from him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Overall great teacher! Make sure to read the book and do the study guides before each test, the tests get harder and harder.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. B is a very good speech professor. He understands most of his students hate public speaking but he just wants you to do your best. Some of his lectures are painfully boring but listening to someone talk about speaking tactics isn't fun anywhere. Show up for your speeches on time and you'll do fine!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Ballantyne is an amazing teacher. You are allowed to miss six classes without it effecting your grade. There are 4 to 5 speeches. As long as you keep improving and meet the required time you'll get an A or B. Just do not miss the day of your speech because you can NOT make it up, you will receive a zero. VERY kind and caring. Wants you to pass!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. B is very enthusiastic about speech, he loves what he does and it shows. Hes very easy to talk to, and will give you feedback on his thoughts of your speech. He creates a comfortable environment in his classroom so when you go up to speak it isnt scary. You must show up to his class or you wont pass, he keeps track of attendance.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great Professor! Really helped me out with every little detail of my speech and didn't seem to rest until we both knew it was the best I could do. Very great Professor and a very great man.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have extreme anxiety when it come to talking in front of people and it wasn't easy but Mr. B is a very generous grader and just wants you to do your best. If someone with anxiety like me can pass this class with an A than anyone can. Take speech with Mr. B.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. B. is the best speech professor anywhere. I HATE public speaking, but Mr. B. made us feel comfortable and laid back. He grades on improvement, not by expectation, meaning if you do poorly on one speech, but try harder and do better on the next one, he will take that improvement into account and boost your grade. He just wants to see you try :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPE101008
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Ballantyne was a great first speech teacher to have. Class was mostly lecture preparing you for speeches, then giving speeches, and there were 4 tests for the semester on lecture and the book. Since class was all lecture it was not fun, but is speech class fun? No. You have to show up, pay attention, and try hard and your best on speechs