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Disaster Resilience in
Higher Education Systems
via a Cloud University Model

is an evidence-based, whole-university approach to the Cloud University Model as disaster-related response.

...is the temporary shift of HEIs‘ operations to the cloud in order to maintain accessibility and continuity.

...individuals involved face physical threats, mental stress, have to flee or defend their region or country.

It requires flexible learning pathways, modular course designs, certification through micro-credentials and appropriate forms of (online) assessment.

Needs analysis (systematic analysis of selected historical and current caes of HE-sectors during and post-crises).

Development of guidelines.

Development of trainings for HE-teachers on how to implement the Cloud University Model in educational processes.

A focus on transversal skills and resilience skills.

Adoption of innovative teaching practices in line with latest technological advancements

and the dissemination of findings.

Enhance the understanding of HE-systems during and post-disaster and crises.

Enable staff to operate and teach at a Cloud University, with a special focus on pedagogical and resilience aspects.

Conceptualize a whole-university shift to a temporary emergency state.

Spread the knowledge and results gathered in CLOUD HED.

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