TIPS - The Network is Down . . .

Volume 2, Number 9
May, 2002

Content Guide:

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

General

Technology Applied
Into the Classroom
STLP News
Through a Student's Eyes
Assistive Technology
The Web
Red-Hot Links
Literacy On Line
Tech Help
Tips from the Pros
Training Schedule at the Ambrose Lab
Staff profiles
Miscellaneous
"The network is down . . . " (humor)
The TIPS Archives

Editor: Jeffrey L. Jones,
District TRT jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us

This website is intended for the instructional use of students and staff of Fayette County Public Schools

Scoring Rubric for
Tech Support

Since portfolio grading season is now past us, you're probably sick to death of scoring rubrics. But wait! Here's one more! Rate your techie! Use the format to which you've become accustomed!

Task	Distinguished	Proficient	Apprentice	Novice
Overall abilities: Your tech support person . . .	Walks on water	Walks through water	Can successfully identify water	Is all wet
Network Support: - after complete, your network is . . .	. . . able to communicate with the Almighty	. . . able to communicate with Mom	. . . occasionally able to talk to itself	. . . as connected as a trout in a Bass-O-Matic
Hardware Support: Job is completed . . .	. . . faster than a speeding bullet	. . . faster than a speeding tricycle	. . . faster than a speeding tomato	never, but the exit from the building is fast!
Software support: After completion, your computer . . .	. . . is more powerful than a tornado.	. . . is more powerful than a Yugo	. . . is more powerful than an asparagus spear after steaming.	. . . crashes with more power than before.
Attitude:	The kindness and patience of Mother Theresa.	The kindness and patience of your mother.	The kindness and patience of a Rottweiler with an abusive childhood.	"Kindly get out of my way, jerk!"
Dedication:	Believes in the importance of technology in public education	Believes in the importance of not gettin' nailed for things not working	Believes in the importance of a paycheck	Believes he'll have a long lunch and a beer . . .