March 2 nd, 2009 | Advanced Digital Media | Dr. Rowan | ITEC4110

 What did I teach?  What were my expectations?  What was the reality?  What was unexpected?  What I learned from this experience?

 Dr. Chen’s Section 2 Digital Media Class  Dr. Chen’s Section 5 Digital Media Class  Dr. Xu’s Section 3 Digital Media Class (3/2/09)  Dr. Xu’s Section 6 Digital Media Class (3/4/09)  Did an introduction of myself, introduction to ITEC4110, overview of bitmap versus vector, went over projects, did example, and assigned project.

 Students would appreciate a more in-depth project on bitmap & vector imaging.  Students would appreciate the detailed Wiki page I created.  Students would use the resources provided to them to help with their understanding and get a good grade.

 Some students complained about why the project was made harder from previous semesters.  Some students were confused by the detailed instructions, found it harder to interpret.  Some students did not use the tutorials provided and instead waited until the help session to ask their questions.

 The lack of enthusiasm from many in the classes about the imaging projects.  The lack of usage of the tutorials provided to help them with their projects.  The different levels of understanding and comprehension of information by different students.

 No matter how much work you put into making your own teaching material, there will always be questions.  Everyone understands and comprehends information on different levels.  Students will not always use the resources given to them on an assignment.

 Teaching is not easy!  You are required to teach a certain amount of material in an allotted time frame.  You have to be patience with students.  You can not go too fast but also not too slow.  You don’t want to leave anyone behind but you also don’t want to punish the rest.  You can not favor certain students over others.  Any extra credit should be given to all, not just the ones that “need” it.  Be in their shoes every now and then.

 With 2 classes left to teach, I will definitely approach them slightly different in regards to the teaching process.  Teaching is harder than it seems.  Teaching is very fun and rewarding.  Feedback from teacher  student and student  teacher is very helpful and necessary to enhance the teaching & learning process.