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Providing students with instructions on what to do in an emergency is always a good idea. It\u2019s even more important now as all classes are moving online and many students are relying on technology resources more than they are used to.<\/p>\nProviding students with instructions on what to do in an emergency is always a good idea. It\u2019s even more important now as all classes are moving online and many students are relying on technology resources more than they are used to.<\/p>\n
You may be thinking, \u201cOh, I will wait and deal with trouble if it comes up.\u201d It\u2019s nice to be optimistic, but trust me, eventually something will come up. You may not think of it as an actual emergency, but a panicked student may. Add the complication of the sudden reliance on resources students don\u2019t have experience with, and the panicky emails are sure to start filling your inbox.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a version of the emergency policy that I use with my courses. The policy (like all content on this site) is content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License; thus, you can copy and customize the policy to use with your course.<\/p>\n
Problems with something in your world<\/strong> Emergencies and the 911 policy<\/strong> Photo: Emergency Stop by Daniel Nisbet on Flickr<\/a>, used under a CC-BY-SA 2.0 license. Keep Calm and Carry On Poster, from the UK Ministry of Information<\/a>, used under a CC0 Public Domain license.<\/p>\n![\"Slogan](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.tengrrl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/explain-what-to-do-in-an-emergency-1.jpg?resize=170%2C240&ssl=1\")
Problems with vt.edu websites, LinkedIn Learning, or Canvas<\/strong>
If something goes wrong with one of the websites we are using, don\u2019t panic. Send me an email message, since I may not know there is a problem. I will fix it if I can, and if necessary, I\u2019ll adjust any due dates or expectations. If appropriate, contact 4-Help<\/a> and explain the situation as well. Once you have contacted me, keep working as you can until the situation is resolved. <\/p>\n
If something goes wrong for you personally, send me an email message explaining the issue and relax. We can come up with a solution. Things such as a broken computer or a change at work that messes up your schedule fall in this category. Getting sick or having an accident (such as a broken bone) also fall into this category. Your situation may feel horrible, but we can work it out. Don\u2019t worry if I don\u2019t respond immediately. It just means I\u2019m not at my computer.<\/p>\n
If you have an emergency, first take care of any immediate danger. Make sure everything and everyone is safe before you worry about this course. When you can, email me and begin the subject with 911<\/span>. For example, a subject line might be \u201c911 Struck by Storm.\u201d Give me the details in the message (e.g., The storm knocked out your power. Your work is going to be delayed until things are fixed). Save these 911 messages for emergencies please. I give 911 messages priority and answer them ASAP. Again, don\u2019t worry if I don\u2019t respond immediately. It just means I\u2019m not at my computer. When I get back online, I will do whatever I can to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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