JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Perspectives, Training, and Preparedness of Frequently and Infrequently Addressed
Crisis Events in Online Learning Environments
Author(s): Jeff Tysinger P. Dawn Tysinger, Juliann Sergi McBrayer, Terry Diamanduros
Citation: Jeff Tysinger P. Dawn Tysinger, Juliann Sergi McBrayer, Terry Diamanduros, (2020) "Perspectives, Training, and Preparedness of Frequently and Infrequently Addressed Crisis Events in Online Learning Environments," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 20, ss. 5, pp. 61-69
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
Online learning environments in K-12 and the university setting continue to grow. These environments are not immune to crisis events. The current research explored a comparison of two large online school systems’ educators’ perceptions of and preparedness for a variety of crisis events. Across time and schools, the recognition of all crisis events increased. This may be in part due to the increase in training to recognize and intervene with online crisis events. However, less than half of the samples feel prepared or somewhat prepared to address the crisis event. Recommendations were made for educators, administrators, universities, and university trainers.