Tài liệu Computer Graphics and Multimedia P2 pdf

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difference between an .EPS file and a JPEG file. Use the correct vocabulary in

lectures, notes, projects, and in answering questions. It will also raise your level

of credibility as the instructor and perceived expert.

Administer Vocabulary Exams

Students need a strong digital vocabulary to interact professionally with

colleagues, vendors, potential employers, clients, and industry. Understanding

vocabulary allows the student to read and understand books and articles on the

subject more fully. In addition, this jargon is found in the project process. Using

vocabulary correctly and giving vocabulary exams are the most successful

methods for grasping vocabulary.

Involve Everyone During Questions and Feedback

You are a resource for the student. Provide feedback and direction, but

don’t do the work for the students. Whether it is creative conceptualizing or

digital production, students must explore the process. Answer questions with

questions. Make certain that students understand the question and have

genuinely not found the answer. Many times students will take a passive

approach and ask a simple question that they should know or will ask simply

to get the instructor’s attention. Try to encourage learning during questions. Get

the group involved in questions. Have classmates help out during question and

answers sessions. It helps sharpen vocabulary words and concepts for

students. When feedback is being given during critiques, be sure everyone is

involved and giving their constructive comments. This process helps evoke a

synergistic team approach to analyzing projects.

Build Confidence from Start to Finish

Lack of confidence is a terrible state of mind that occupies many students.

Typically, older and returning students show it the most. As teachers, it’s our

job to instill confidence in students. How we do it requires some extra effort on

our parts. Here are some things to remember when you want to build

confidence:

• Don’t patronize students. Never talk down to them.

• Listen first and explain second. Understand students, then teach them.

• Never allow negative talk to consume the student. Regardless of the

situation, let the student know that if they put the effort in, rewards will

follow.

• Be a coach, project manager, mentor, and motivator.

• Let students know that you are there to help them succeed.

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Act as an Invisible Project Manager

The project manager is the person who makes sure that the project is done

on time and correctly. We must act as project managers when teaching

computer graphics and multimedia classes. The students we teach are going to

be working on projects. There will be obstacles that hurt the project process.

As teachers, we must help the student remove the obstacles that hinder project

completion. Ask students what is happening with their projects. What stage are

they at? What is left to do so that projects can be completed? Ask what

problems are being encountered that are stopping the progress of the project.

Offer solutions and provide updates on when projects are due and how much

time is left for completion.

SETTING UP YOUR LABORATORY

AND CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

Take an Active Role in the Development, Maintenance,

or Upgrade of your Lab

The way to learn about technology purchasing is to get your hands dirty in

it. Dig in to catalogs and websites. Find out the names of manufacturers,

vendors, and get a sense of what prices exist (the catalogs will tell you that).

Developing a lab requires you to take the time to learn about the environment.

Lab maintenance is a good way to keep the lab running well. You should

acquaint yourself with standard maintenance procedures for each platform

(especially the one you use). They can be found in your systems owner’s

manual. You can also use software tools such as Norton Utilities to help you

maintain and repair your workstations. Learn about future upgrade items by

researching. Find out early when there are new versions and tools that are

important to progress. Understand the technologies early and then, when they

are instituted, you will be a step ahead.

Determine Your Needs on Paper First, then Write the

Purchase Order

Setting up a computer lab requires financial, organizational, technological,

and logistical aptitudes. Also, it demands some insight regarding the politics and

red tape present in your organization.

The best way to organize any project is to write it out. Get down to the

practical aspects and develop an outline for the new or upgraded lab. Address

these areas in your brainstorming session: