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Academic Continuity and Emergency Response in the El Niño season
How should I conduct an evacuation if classroom activity is disrupted by flash floods?
Stay calm to maintain authority and manage the transition effectively. Cancel the class and guide your students out to help them get out safely, ensuring you are not simply bailing out first and leaving them behind.
Who should I contact during a major flood disruption on campus?
Contact the security department or the admins of your specific school. Always keep these emergency numbers readily available on your phone: Direct Line: +254 703 342378 Ext: 2378
What if a student panics, becomes agitated, or refuses to leave the classroom?
Give clear, authoritative instructions to minimise confusion. Do not argue; maintain an assertive discipline approach that makes the consequences clear, but prioritise getting everyone to a safe location. Alert the Security & Safety Department as soon as possible.
What is the university's policy on shifting to online learning during floods?
When uncontrollable or unforeseen external factors render face-to-face learning impossible, the University adopts remote teaching and online learning. This process involves the quick selection of online mediating tools, such as Microsoft TEAMS, Google Meet or the University E-learning system to continue learning activities.
How do I communicate the shift to online classes to my students?
All course units should deploy a ‘homeroom’ tool, such as a WhatsApp group, to allow for easy communication to class groups and individual learners.
Do I need to record the online sessions for students who miss them?
Yes. You are required to use teleconferencing tools that provide an archived record of past live sessions. These recordings can be edited and repurposed for future learning activities.
How should I support students who are unable to attend online classes due to flood-related power or internet outages?
Because disruptions can severely impact attendance, you should follow up with plans to make up missed class time and ensure students have access to missed materials. The required archived recordings of live sessions will help these students catch up asynchronously.
What should I do if students are sharing unverified updates or panic-inducing information about the floods in the class WhatsApp group?
A suitable administrator must curate the homeroom platform with clear rules of engagement to ensure it remains a safe and appropriate learning environment. Remind students to rely on official university communications and verify facts from trusted media sources
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