Online Classes Available after Hurricane

After ravaging a large part of Texas, Hurricane Ike continued its move inland and caused havoc as far north as Detroit. Particularly hard hit has been Ohio, where hurricane force winds knocked out power for nearly two million people. Hundreds of schools across the state have been closed for several days as utilities struggle to restore service.

IQity Still Online

Students enrolled in online classes that use the IQity Learning Management Suite can still do their schoolwork if they have electricity and internet access. Even if their home computer is without power, many students are able to study by taking a laptop to a WiFi location such as a coffee shop, or by using the computer at a library that has power. IQity's service is up and running, providing uninterrupted access to class materials for students and teachers.

IQity's Hosted Service a Boon to Schools

The widespread power outages caused by the storm are a reminder why a hosted LMS like IQity is a great choice for school districts. When you offer online classes, students need to be able to log in and work 24/7. If you host the LMS on your own server, you are responsible for keeping it up and running at all times, even when the power is out. Schools using IQity have not had to worry about that, because IQity takes care of keeping the system online. To see how your school can take advantage of IQity's hosted educational technology, request an online demonstration led by an elearning expert today.