TECHNOLOGY FOR DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Module learning and outcomes assessed.

1- Analyse Commonly used technologies and critique the benefits and constrains of their application from a user and beneficiary perspective in a variety of contexts.

2- Identify and evaluate emergent technologies and technology gaps and propose potential solutions.

1-Social Media
2-GIS maping

Task and Mark distribution:

1. An in-class presentation (15 minutes made up of 10 minutes presentation and 5 minutes Q&A) and supporting documentation.

2. In this presentation, you will use relevant material to critically analyse and evaluate one of the selected technological applications used for disaster and/or emergency management to present as a business case to a humanitarian or emergency organisation.

CRITERIA

Content & Supporting material

- Has your group provided criteria for evaluating the use of the technological application?

- Reference documented & consistent reference style

COMMUNICATION AND PERSUASSIVE OF PRESENTATION

- Has the group structured the presentation logically?
- Has the group demonstrated enthusiasm and an awareness of the audience?