Each question below is rated on a scale of one to five with five being the highest score.
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1. How well does the student understand geospatial technologies?
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The student has limited understanding of how the Global Positioning System functions. He or she also has limited and general understanding of Geographic Information Systems.
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The student has a thorough and complete understanding of both GPS and GIS. He or she can provide real-life examples of these technologies in use and how they might be used in other situations.
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2. For the “assistant specialist” interview, did the interview subject have a complete and detailed understanding of the content?
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The interviewee provided basic responses to the questions. Few, if any, details and examples were given.
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The interviewee provided specific and thorough answers to the questions. He or she provided examples and demonstrated a confident understanding of the information.
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3. For the “assistant specialist” interview, did the interview subject produce a high-quality product?
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The interviewee lacked confidence in his or her responses. Proper presentation techniques (e.g. eye contact, ability to be heard, posture) were lacking.
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The interviewee showed a thorough and unprompted understanding of the material. He or she was easily heard, dressed appropriately and demonstrated proper presentation techniques.
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4. How well did the student answer the overarching question, “How can geospatial technologies help us manage and preserve our natural resources?”
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Student provided little evidence of understanding. He or she spoke in general terms and did not include specific information.
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Student provided ample evidence of understanding the topic. He or she could explain the differences between GPS and GIS and how those technologies work together. The student also applied this information to natural resource management and conservation issues.
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