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EDTC 5630 Fall 2, 2004. Robin Arndt. Why I Chose Deployment…. Currently a major influence in our lives A new experience for Tia as a teenager Tia experiencing stress very early. Deployment Defined.
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EDTC 5630Fall 2, 2004 Robin Arndt
Why I Chose Deployment… • Currently a major influence in our lives • A new experience for Tia as a teenager • Tia experiencing stress very early
Deployment Defined • Military members meet deployment criteria anytime they leave the physical locale of the parent command and enter an environment for operational deploymentor are stationed in a hostile territory.”
Deployment Family Stressors • Sole responsibility for parenting and household management • Loss of emotional support and companionship - Loneliness • Managing emotional impact on the children – Behavioral issues • Adjusting to new routines • Renegotiating family roles • Worry and fear for deployed family member • Missing family life events
Online Activity Welcome to Tia's Deployment Page • Support and/or suggestions for our Pre-Deployment Phase • Support and/or suggestions for our Deployment Phase • Support and/or suggestions for our Reunion Phase
Tia’s Journal • Allows her freedom of expression • She can review suggestions • Opens more discussion between us and others in her support group • Gives Dad a chance to ‘peek’ into her thought processes
Tagmemics & Learning Contract • View topic as static and dynamic • Research topic, the items involved and its’ environment • Topic divided into working parts • New learning tool for me
My Ongoing Learning Experience Very challenging and enjoyable course with fabulous classmates! An experience I hope to repeat throughout my MAT program. Someday I hope to encourage enthusiasm in the instructors that I assist in their online adventures…