Status of new Print Shop Software

Here’s the latest updates on the new software that will soon be available for teachers/staff to send print jobs to the district print shop…

 

We are upgrading the software used to send electronic print jobs to the Print Shop.  The new software is called Digital Store Front.

Valley High School

We will be training several testers at Valley High School to use the system during the week of Jan 11th.   The testers will have 1 week to provide input to the Print Shop.  All Valley High School certified staff will be trained to use the software on January 20th.

The Digital Store Front implementation will be building by building, as there is more set-up required in the initial phase.  Laurie Heald will be contacting each Principal to set up a training session for their building.  Jackie Neuberger & Laurie Heald will provide training, which will take approximately 45 minutes.

 

Family Fun with “The Hour of Code”

Join the WDMCS for “The Hour of Code,” a free, fun, family-friendly learning activity for students of all ages starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, in West Des Moines.

We live in a world surrounded by technology. We know that whatever field your children choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works.

Spend an hour with your children exploring and learning the fundamentals of computer coding with easy and entertaining self-guided tutorials featuring Disney’s Frozen, Ice Age, and more. No previous computer coding knowledge or experience is needed to enjoy this activity. Tutorials are available in 40 languages. Bring your own device or check out one provided by the district for this event. Free Wi-Fi available.

Along with the self-guided tutorials, information will be available about how your child can further his or her learning and study of computer science. Once students see what they create right before their eyes, they’re empowered to keep going.

Join us for #HourOfCode!