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An Authentic Disaster Management Simulation Experience using SMS Text Messaging
Alastair Gemmell
Sarah Cornelius
Phil Marston
Objectives of the Exercise
Facilitate understanding of events
To give experience of hazard management and decision-making
Transition from theory to practice
Sudden responsibility
Student disorientation, fear, uncertainty
Laval (based on Vaison la Romaine)
School
Power Station
Hospital
Campsite
Can you save Laval from flood disaster?
Heavy rains forecast
Simulation Scenario
Creating the Simulation
Before Simulation Starts Running
Students register online
Tools for Managers
Background information pack
Mobile phone + email (familiar)
Information flow to aid decision-making
Delivering the Simulation
SMS messages
Emails
Students can request further information
Simulation is running
Two types of message:– Decisions – Situation reports
Respond to ‘decision prompt’ within 2 hours
Email requesting a Decision
Reply to text with number for the choice
Decisions made cannot be reversed
Form of Assessment
Written report
Diary form
Events
Explanation of decisions
Example of Report
Student Experience
Enjoyed the real time aspect of the simulation (4.13)
Found it easy to respond (3.87)
Respondents looked forward to messages arriving (3.67)
Found using their own mobile phone convenient (3.67)
Scores on 5-point Likert Scale
Further ExperienceWorked as individuals but
gathered to compare notesStudents valued the innovative
approach, especially to assessment– ‘it was not another boring
essay’
Conclusions
• Simulation achieved objectives
• Structure easily adapted
• In present form gives experience rather than precise training
• SMS limits amount of information used• Lack of highly detailed information a
positive aspect – more scope for thought and originality
• Student reaction highly positive