Author Archives: Brian Abeling

About Brian Abeling

Director of Technology, serving West Des Moines Community Schools

Need help with your Infinite Campus Grade Book?

W.Des.Moines-7031At the end of the school year, it’s common to have questions and/or need assistance with verifying your classrooms grade book setup.  Here’s our tips for getting help with your grade book….

Tip #1:  Ask a colleague for help first.

The tech department would love to help you out, but since we don’t actually use or run any grade books, we think you’re first request for help should be to a colleague who might be using a similar grading practice.

Tip #2: Check out the following handout which covers the basics of the Infinite Campus Grade book…

Infinite Campus Grade Book Basics (handout, in pdf format)

Tip #3: Check out the following handouts which cover the 3 most common grading setups…

Composite Grading (both scenarios with and without final exams) 

Running Total with NO semester exam 

Running Total with semester exam  

Two sessions of teacher laptop course being offered this summer

teacher laptop course2 sessions of the teacher laptop course are being offered this summer.

It’s a 15 hour professional development course that is open to any certified staff as well as any supervisor/specialist. The course can be taken for either PD credit (teacher license renewal) or Drake University credit.

During the course, you’ll receive an HP laptop and hands-on training for how to image, setup and manage your laptop. You’ll also receive training on applications such as Office and Skype. Staff are full administrators of their devices – meaning they can decide what software to install on their device, as well as select the network drives and printers that they need.

How do I register? Email Sheri Ankeney

 

EDEX 120:607 A

Facilitator:  Katie Seiberling                                         Location:  Stilwell, Room 2103

June 24, 25, 26 and 27(Monday – Thursday) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(last day we’ll dismiss at 12:00)

EDEX 120:607 B

Facilitator:  Natalie French                                           Location:  Indian Hills, Media Center

August 12, 13 and 14(Monday – Wednesday) 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.