The ten commandments of school tech support

The ten commandments of school tech support

1. Thou shalt test the fix.
2. Thou shalt talk to actual students and teachers and make time to watch how  technology works during actual class time, not just when it's quiet.
3. Thou shalt not make fun of the tech skills of teachers or students, nor allow anyone else in the tech department to make disparaging remarks about them.
4. Closing trouble tickets shalt not be thine highest calling; thou shalt strive to  continually make the learning environment better.
5. Thou shalt not elevate the system above the users.
6. The network will be never be perfect. Learning is messy. Get thyself over it.
7. When teaching someone a new skill, keep thy hands off the mouse.
8. Thou shalt listen to requests with an open mind and respond in plain English.
9. Blocking shall be controlled by educators, not filtering companies. Thy job is to enable learning, not enforce behavior.
10. Thou shalt include students and teachers in decision-making about technology purchases and policy. Their interest is not an affront to your professionalism.

Your thoughts?

Sylvia Martinez
Generation YES

(cross posted at The GenYES Blog)

Comments

[Leslie Wilson]

Loved this, Sylvia!! Right on. Will share w/ many who will appreciate the inspiration!
Leslie

[Paul Cohen]

So well done. It reminds me why I am here.

Can I share this with others in my distirct?

[sylvia martinez]

Thanks Leslie!

Hi Paul - please do share with others. Love to hear what they think! We can add more if people come up with other ideas.