Jace Hargis, Ph.D.
Director Office of Faculty Enhancement
Assistant Professor
University of North Florida (904) 620-1446
4567 St. Johns Bluff Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224 http://www.jhargis.com
2005-2006 Highlights
· September 2005- International Grant to Murmansk State University in Murmansk, Russia
· November 2005- 2004-2005 University of North Florida Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Award Nominee
· December 2005- Presidential Transformation Learning Grant to teach science course on EuroRail through Europe
· June 2006- Innovative travel course teaching physics on the EuroRail traveling across Europe through England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Spain
Publications (Journals and Book Chapters)
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (August 2005) What would you do with a WYSIWYG? Theories and Practices, vol. XVII, pp 43-46
· Hargis, J. (August 2005). An interdisciplinary example of experiential learning science and examining cultures across the US. Theories and Practices, vo. XVII pp. 33-37
· Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (October 2005) The more we change, the more we remain the same: The electracy model of teaching and learning. International Journal of Learning, vol. 11
· Holland, T. and Hargis, J. (November 2005) Communication, Collaboration and Effective Professional Development. Florida Communications Association Journal. vol. 4, pp. 47-51
· Schofield, K., and Hargis, J. (January 2006). Lessons learned with a grain of sand. Florida Association of Science Teachers Journal. vol 2. pp. 33-35
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (March 2006). Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude. Proceedings from the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA; March 20-24, 2006
· Book Chapter-Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (2006). What Works in K-12 Onling Learning. Chapter 3: What Works in Integrating Online Learning into Elementary Classrooms. ISTE Publication.
Presentations
· Hargis, J. and Hall, K. (September 2005). Debriefing summary of investigation of Murmansk State Pedagogical University presented to the MSPU Administration, Murmansk, Russia
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (March 2006). Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude. Presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida.
· Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2006). Instruction at the appropriate level. Paper presented at the Seventeeth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL
· Hargis, J. (August 2005) Assessment and rubrics. Presented as part of a professional development "In Less Time" series to UNF faculty. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
· Hargis, J. (October 2005) Evaluating your own teaching, presented at the St. Johns River Community College Professional Development, Palatka, FL.
· Hargis, J. (November 2005) Project-based learning, presented at the St. Johns River Community College Professional Development, St. Augustine, FL.
· Hargis, J. (January 2006) Experiential Learning and the power of informal settings, presented at the St. Johns River Community College Professional Development, St. Augustine, FL
· Hargis, J. (February 2006). Authentic Assessment, presented at the St. Johns River Community College Professional Development, Palatka, FL.
Hargis p.2 of 11Education
1999 Ph.D. - Science Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Dissertation: The Internet as an informal learning environment: Assessing knowledge acquisition of science students using constructivist and objectivist formats.
Doctoral Chairperson: Dr. John J. Koran/Stanford University
1992 M.S. - Environmental Engineering Sciences
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Thesis: Trichloroethene degradation and subsequent mobilization into a nearby natural wetland system.
1984 B.S. - Chemical/Biological Oceanography
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
Senior Project: Investigation of the propagation of sustainable invertebrate species in Indian River Estuarine sea grass communities.
Professional Experience
Director for the Office of Faculty Development (OFE) and Assistant Professor
August 2002 - Present: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
The mission of the OFE (http://www.unf.edu/dept/ofe/) is to support faculty in teaching, research, and service and promote sound pedagogy through workshops, organization of informal discussion groups and support of technological applications.
Visiting Assistant Professor
August 1999 - August 2002: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Major objectives are to teach undergraduate and graduate science, technology and general education courses including:
EDF1005 - Introduction to Education (large course sections of 130 students)
EME2040 - Introduction to Educational Technology
EDF6442 - Assessment and Measurement (and in Belize City, Belize)
SCE3310 - Science Methods for Elementary Teachers (undergraduate)
SCE5737 - Science, Technology and Society
SCE6117 - Science Methods for Elementary Teachers (graduate)
SCE6337 - Science Methods for Secondary Teachers
EDF5935 - Global Awareness (London, England and Paris, France)-2002, 03, 04, 05 and 06
PET4945 - Clinical Training Internship Supervision
IDH3920 - Honors Course: Discover the U.S. on the Rails (25 U.S. States)
Internship - Feasibility Study of International Internship (Murmansk, Russia)
International - Innovative Transformational Course Taught Abroad on Passenger Trains:
•Summer 2006: Europe Eurorail - London-Paris-Nice-Rome-Venice-Zurich-Munich-Amsterdam-Brussels
●Summer 2007: South America -
Distance Learning Instructor
December 1999 - August, 2003: University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Taught distance learning science and technology courses using an interactive course information management system.
Technology Coordinator for NASA Grant
December 1998 - August, 1999: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Main duty was to coordinate and instruct a grant project to work with in-service teachers in a graduate course teaching science, technology and society to access educational resources.
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Technology Leader for NSF Grant
June 1999 - January 2000: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Main duty was to provide the tools and resources necessary to improve student performance through systemic change in curriculum, instruction, and quality assessment in the public school systems.
Environmental Chemist
February 1989 - August, 2000: CH2M Hill Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, FL
Chemist and project manager for federal and industrial sites in Panama City, Panama, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, Redding, California, Robbins, Georgia, Cocoa Beach, Florida and Denver, Colorado. Co-authored proposals and final reports for environmental assessments. Chemist responsibilities included collecting, analyzing and interpreting analytical data and preparation of subsequent data quality evaluation reports for industrial clients in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Whitehall, Michigan, Columbus, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts, Charleston, South Carolina, Port Arthur, Texas; Denver, Colorado and Washington, D.C..
Community College Instructor
December 1996 - August, 1998: Central Florida Community College, Ocala, FL Taught introductory inorganic chemistry courses as a part-time adjunct professor.
Analytical Chemist
August 1986 - December, 1989: CIBA Vision, Atlanta, GA
Organic Gas Chromatography Chemist for product and hazardous waste analysis.
Secondary Science Teacher
August 1984 - June, 1986: Seminole County School Corporation; Orlando, FL
Instructor teaching chemistry, environmental science, geometry and algebra.
Specialized Education Projects
· JUNE 05 - Trainsformational Learning on the EuroRail - June 2006, taught science course integrating literature and media on Eurorail passenger trains traveling from London, Paris, Nice, Rome, Venice, Zurich, Munich, Amsterdam and Brussels.
· International Internship Investigation in Murmansk, Russia - September 2005, traveled to Murmansk State Pedagogical University to develop partnership for internships.
· Discover the U.S. on Amtrak - May 2005, taught environmental science course on Amtrak passenger trains traveling across the country (segment on CBS Early Show).
· Havana, Cuba - Summer 2004 presented electracy research.
· Bogota, Columbia - Summer 2004 invited to join Committee of Advisors for the Journal of Science Education (Revista de Educacion en Ciencias).
· Belize City, Belize - Summer 2002 taught an Assessment and Curriculum course.
· London, England and Paris, France - Spring 2002, 04, 05, 06 co-taught a course in Global Awareness.
· Miami, Florida - Spring, 2001 co-taught science methods collaboratively online with Florida International University faculty.
· San Diego, California - Fall 2001 taught online courses on connecting science and technology in the classroom.
· Jacksonville, Florida - 2001-2002 developed specialized faculty courses for UNF Center for Instructional Research and Technology through the Office of Faculty Enhancement.
· Travel/Work - in 47 of the U.S. states including Alaska and Hawaii, and spent significant time in New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, the Florida Keys, Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, New Orleans, San Antonio, Houston, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Detroit, LA, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, Anchorage, Honolulu, Portland the Aleutian Islands and Puerto Rico and have traveled over 14,000 miles on passenger trains. Internationally, I have been fortunate to visit/work in 22 countries including the Bahamian Islands, Jamaica, Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Great Britain (London), Canada (Toronto and Montreal), France, Belize, Cuba, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Russia.
Hargis p. 4 of 11Publications
· Hargis, J. and Houston, C. (May 2000). Electronic leaf identification. Science and Children, vol. 37 no. 8, pp 20-23.
· Hargis, J. (July 2000). The Self-regulated learner advantage: Learning science on the Internet. Electronic Journal of Science Education.
· Hargis, J. and Stehr, J. (April 2001). See yourself doing chemistry: Integrating technology into a chemistry lab. NSTA The Science Teacher. vol. 68 no. 4, pp. 24-27.
· Hargis, J. (August 2001). Can students learn science using the Internet? ISTE Journal of Research on Computing in Education. vol. 33 no. 4, pp. 475-487.
· Hargis, J., Bratina, T. (November 2001). An interactive tool for studying the mathematical and scientific concepts surrounding the seesaw. Merlot Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Testing.
· Hargis, J., and Bratina, T. (May 2002). Using the Internet as an active communication vehicle of engagement and learning. The Beacon.
· Hargis, J. (February 2003). Two Strategies to Help Middle-Grade Students Increase Science Literacy. Florida League of Middle Schools.
· Hargis, J. (May 2003). Curricular applications for video: Students evaluating students online. Theories and Practices, vol. XIV.
· Stagl, C., and Hargis, J. (May 2003). Developing respect for a non-traditional darkroom: A lesson plan for digital photography. Theories and Practices, vol. XIV.
· Hargis, J. (June 2003). A model for assisting secondary science teachers integrate technology. Multimedia in Schools.
· Hargis, J, Castro, C., Johnson, S. & Pruitt, D. (August 2003). Exposing students to interpreters. VIEWS newsletter, pp 1-2.
· Hargis, J. and Rentz, B. (September 2003). Enhancing instruction with technology. Online Student Centered Learning Journal.
· Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (December 2003). Technology-enhanced teacher professional development model. Academic Exchange Quarterly. Vol. 7, Issue 3.
· Hall, M. and Hargis, J. (July 2004). Infusing student-centered learning with digital technology in secondary chemistry. Journal of Science Education No. 2 Vol. 5, pp. 96-99.
· Hargis, J. and Belliard, Y. (August 2004). Assessing student-centered project-based learning: Insight from a student. Theories and Practices, vol. XVI.
· Hargis, J. and Rait, A. (January 2005). A project-based science approach. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), vol. 13, no. 1.
· Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (May 2005). Learning on the rails. Chronicle of Higher Education Syllabus, vol. 11.
· DeLisle, R. and Hargis, J. (June 2005). The big fish. Education. vol. 4, no. 125 pp. 702-706.
· Hargis, J. (July 2005). Collaboration, community and project-based learning: Does it still work online? International Journal of Instructional Media, vol. 32 no. 2, pp. 26-31.
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (August 2005). What would you do with a WYSIWYG? Theories and Practices, vol. XVII, pp 43-46.
· Hargis, J. (August 2005). An interdisciplinary example of experiential learning science and examining cultures across the US. Theories and Practices, vol. XVII, pp. 33-37.
· Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (October 2005). The more we change, the more we remain the same: The electracy model of teaching and learning. International Journal of Learning, vol. 11.
· Holland, T. and Hargis, J. (November 2005). Communication, Collaboration and Effective Professional Development. Florida Communications Association Journal. vol. 4, pp. 47-51.
· Schofield, K., and Hargis, J. (January 2006). Lessons learned with a grain of sand. Florida Association of Science Teachers Journal. vol. 2, pp. 15-17.
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (March 2006). Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude. Proceedings from the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA; March 20-24, 2006.
· Hargis, J. (Winter 2006). Teaching Project-Based Assessment in 12 Days in a Developing Country.Journal of Excellence in College Teaching. vol. x no. xx.
· Hargis, J., Abbott, D., Miller, D. and Wilson, D. (in press). Social Interaction Within Technology: Reflections Through the Looking Glass. Journal of Management Systems, vol. 17.
· Hall, K. and Hargis, J. (in press). Insights, reflections and comparisons of a Russian school. Focus on Inclusive Education.
· Hargis, J. and Hall, K. (in press). Yankees in Murmansk: A comparitive study of Russian and U.S. classrooms.
· Hargis, J. (accepted). “Trainsforming” science education via the euro rail. Journal of Science Education, No. x Vol. x, pp. xx-xx.
Books and Chapters
· Hargis, J. (2004).An Active Guide to Education. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
· Hargis, J. (2005). Introduction to Education: An Anthology. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.
· Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (2006). What Works in K-12 Online Learning. Chapter 3: What Works in Integrating Online Learning into Elementary Classrooms. ISTE Publication
Submitted Scholarship
1. Berkner, M. and Hargis, J. Best practices in student project based team formation.
2. Wilcox, M. and Hargis, J. Are state standardized test scores indicators for post-secondary readiness.
3. Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. Blogs in science education.
Review Boards
· Review Board of The Journal of Student Centered Learning. (2003 - present)
· Review Board for the Scientific Committee of the International Association for the Development of Information Society (IADIS) e-Society 2004/04/05 Conference.
· Review Board for the International Education Journal. (2004/05/06).
· Review Board for the Journal of Science Education (2003 - present).
· Reviewer for the 2005 Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
· Editorial Review Board for MountainRise, an ejournal onthe scholarship of teaching and learning. (http://mountainrise.wcu.edu/edBoard.html.