As this quarantine continues, we will start to feel the squeeze on replacement devices. Students, be kind to your tech because there are no more devices left in the world 🥺 mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=2591…

Not just the new normal for students, admin team models social distancing and continues to #dowork @MrMcGuinnessIHS TJ Ebert Jamie Vanek Ben Hegedish

It is the week before spring break. If you have never tried unique and real-world based learning, what better time than now?!?!? No more AIR tests, the one excuse we could never remove is now gone!!! Give kids control of Place, Path, and Place of their learning.

Tiled layout, which allows you to see up to 16 students at the same time while in a video meeting, is rolling out in #GoogleMeet. Learn more: goo.gle/34Xg3pm. #DistanceLearning

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I would add that if you think interactive is suppose to be for teachers, your not thinking kid-centric. Kids need to be creating and leading interaction.

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GREAT linked list of "Google Meet Tips and Tricks" (lots of extensions I didn't know about!) docs.google.com/document/d/1dN… via Carrie Lopez Malone Schools Online Network @zoom_us conference #edtech #googleEDU #edtechSR #CasadyLearns

We are transitioning our district email communication to Constant Contact. Please visit ilsk12.org to sign up for district communication.

This is why we get "summers off"

If you are not receiving emails via Constant Contact, please go to the homepage and signup. If you are signed up, check your spam folder Also, if you are using a work email, their settings might block bulk email. I can look up individual emails, but it will take time.

Yes there was a test email sent. It was only sent to a few specific people to look for some errors. Do not panic if you did not receive that email. IndependenceSchools

iPride Virtual Academy Open Houses tonight, tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. Not in person, but feeling so excited about sharing this learning adventure with such great kids and families! IndependenceSchools #nothingstopsthelearning

Virtual lab with the Great Lakes Science Center and our iPride Virtual Academy students. #IVA IndependenceSchools

#staycuriousCLE thanks for a great experience for our iPride Virtual Academy student this morning. Mr. Andy rocks! Happy Mole Day.

Dr. Frankenstein fixing and rebuilding chromebooks till our shipment arrives. We have rebuilt 60 devices and are working on email families who have requested devices. IndependenceSchools @

Parents, check you email. We have assigned 85 devices in the last week. These need a home. If you received an email, but cannot make it during our scheduled pickup, reply with a convient time and we will make accomodations when possible. Not need a device anymore, let us know.

Currently all Google services are down. This includes personal and GSuit options. IndependenceSchools

Proud principal moment this week: When Mr. Butler, the Manager of Educational Programs Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sends students great feedback on a poem writing assignment based on our recent virtual field trip. Thank you for making such a difference in our student’s lives #longliverock

What a great way to start morning announcements on May 4th!