Stephan Ihde - University of Central Florida

Professor: Stephan Ihde

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fall 2010. I was not fond of this class and the way it was structured. Just do well on the speeches, outlines and don't miss any clicker points and you'll get a B. You have 2 exams midterm and final and they are extremely long. If you read the book you can do well but if you don't you are screwed. I got D's on both of the exams and still got a B

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The material isn't too hard to understand and the quizzes are easy but the tests are nearly impossible and any little thing you do wrong in a speech will make your grade drop immensely

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will need the book, weekly lecture attendance, and detailed notation in order to succeed in this course. The online tests are difficult and very specific. I would suggest reference outlines for exams. Quizzes are weekly and speech outlines will set you back a few hours. This said, Ihde is a caring professor and wants you to succeed!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Approachable and sincerely cares for students. Go to lecture! It is important to do well on exams, as small details mentioned there find a way on the test. Keep up with assignments, there are a lot of them. Speak about what you care about. Do not be afraid. This class is very enjoyable and not as scary as you might think.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take notes! His notes are a few questions on the tests. He's a powerpoint teacher who flips through slides fast, Take pictures of his slides! DON'T FORGET to do the speech outlines, they are hidden in the 100 page syllabus and take 3 hours to do each speech. Your grade will suffer if you forget to do those! (you'll get 40% on an otherwise A speech

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO MUCH READING! weekly quizzes are easy. The material isn't hard but his test are KILLER. 60 min for 50 questions that require reading, and thinking and a lot you have to "check all that is correct". He drops one exam. You have to go to class, he has like 5 clicker questions each lecture. Speeches aren't too bad.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Even though this is a speech class it's not super easy. There is a lot of crap to do, but that's also good because it gives you more chances to bring your grade up. You do have to read the book for quizzes and tests. Test questions are annoying, there are sometimes more than 1 right answer and you have get them all right or else they deduct points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a LOT of stuff online to keep track of: topic sheets, speech outlines, speech reviews, speech discussion posts, tests, and weekly quizzes. it's all very hard to keep track of. Also, He's extremely objective when grading speeches: I got points off for things like voice tone & whatever every time. I found this course rather challenging...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are extremely interesting, and he has a very focused learning plan. You learn a lot about communication theory and techniques to write and give your speeches. There is a moderate amount of busy work, but it's not hard. You can get an easy B or an A if you work hard enough. You absolutely need the book for the tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. I hate speech but his class made it easier. He assigns a lot of work, but most of it is easy. He has quizzes every week, and an optional final. Everything is done open book, and open note and online so it's hard to not get an A. His exam have a lot of questions based on lectures to attendance is important. He's so interesting!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so cool! Try to take him during the summer when the classes are smaller so that you can get to know him. The class is alot of work but he makes it fun. I dont think speech would be the same with any other teacher. He helps you get over your fear of speeaking and he is soo funny! He is always there to help in office hours. Definitely take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First of all,I think he is hilarious! I havent even finished taking the course yet but I think he is awesome!He gives you a lot of group activites that help you get over your fear of public speaking.He is really good at making students feel comfortable taking speech and really approachable in office hours too! He has made speech bearable for me. ha

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really interesting teacher who will keep your attention. Thought he was a good teacher and felt like I actually got something out of the class. With that said you will have to do alot of work in the class, but it is managable if you stay on top of it. Good teacher, although he did accuse me of cheating, but that was worked out

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Exams are really hard, detailed and tricky. The questions are weird and difficult to comprehend. He is good in communicating back and admitting his mistakes. Class is interesting, but professor put too much emphasis on it. It is not vital,it is just general education course! Come on,man,make it fun and easy!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's ironic to me that this is a communication class and Ihde did not communicate at all with the class. Nice guy but horrible teacher with his organization of the class. The exams are a joke and there are a lot of technical problems that he didn't care to fix. Very stressful class. Idk how he has good rates. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was absolutely awful - I got an A, but it was a nightmare! The professor has just had a kid (so is never online). He doesn't update material, errors aren't fixed til after an exam is due, he takes down material before the exam (this included material for a FUTURE assignment). You are screwed from the start. Avoid.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online. I don't understand how he has such high ratings. Its a 1000 course yet he treats it like a 3000 course. I'm a graduating senior and this is one of the hardest classes I've ever had. It's a communications course and he communicates POORLY! add the fact that it's online and its a disaster waiting to happen. AVOID HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe how many good ratings he has.The way he grades his speeches have nothing to do with how well you deliver your speech. He is very bad at conveying when assignments are due, and penalizes heavily for it. This course tested more how well I could turn in papers through webcourses and keep up with confusing dates than anything. AVOID IT

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPC1608
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved prof. Ihde! His lectures are interesting and humorous. He assigns a lot of reading. Only bad part of his class is that the 2 exams are hard and very detailed, but they are only 10% of your grade each. Speeches are 13, 17, and 20% of your grade! You may have to work hard, but you will have fun in Ihde's class! =]

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPC1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ihde is an amazing teacher who has a great teaching style. He keeps his students occupied at all times and uses real life applications. I thought speech was going to kill me, but he made it easy to speak in front of my peers. Speeches are easy topics, however midterm and final are very difficult. However it is possible to pull of an A.