Saturday, November 20, 2010
Simulations
Just wanted to reflect on a thought I had this week while in school. At the beginning of the school year, while the weather is still nice, we always get in our fire drills. There are a certain number we must do each year; however, we also practice 'lock-down' drills and bomb threat drills as well. I was thinking about all of these different evacuation procedures, etc. that we talk about and practice and simulations came to mind. These drills provide us all with a glimpse of the concept that help to make the situation more efficient, effective, and in this case less dangerous.
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Hi Ashley:
ReplyDeleteThat is an insightful observation in noticing the link between drill exercises and simulations. I find your blog topic so interesting. Thank you for sharing your reflective thought process this week.
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI never would've thought as the drills as a simulation which is a good observation. However, I'm curious to what a "look down" drill is. I've never heard of it.
hi Ashley,
ReplyDeletei remember when i was in elelmentart school and how teachers use to make it so important when it came to drills and expectations. great reflection
Ashley, I as well never though of fire drills, and lockdowns as simulations. But I think these are GREAT examples of how simulations can be very beneficial, in this case both for students and teachers. These forms of simulations are ones in which could save a person's life! Great observations!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI think you're right on here. In fact, your idea of simulating emergency procedures is actually used heavily here at SU. I facilitate New Employee Orientation for the University and a member of the Emergency Management team presents. They simulate potential threats (like those that could happen at a filled Dome) using tabletop exercises. Last year they simulated a bomb threat during the NCAA finals where all local agenciest took part. Apparently, these are really effective, which supports your initial notion. Just thought you might be interested.
Mickey
never thought of it that way...very interesting
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