CURRICULUM VITAE
Philip E. Molebash
Education UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, 2001Areas of Emphasis: Instructional design, evaluation, policy, social studies & math/science education. Dissertation: Becoming an Effective Technology Integrating Teacher: The Effects of a Technology-Enriched Elementary Social Studies Teaching Methods Course
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
B.S. in Mathematics, 1993
Elect Member of Pepperdine Ambassador’s Council Head Counselor, New Student Orientation
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Major in Mathematics, 1989 NCAA Collegiate Pole Vaulter
Professional Positions
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor & Director of Instructional Technology, School of Education, 2011 – present
Research on pedagogical content knowledge
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES
Director of Academic and Administrative Technology, 2006 – 2011
Information and educational technology administration, teacher professional development
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, 2005 – 2006
Research and development on inquiry learning in social studies and science education
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, 2001 – 2005
Research and development on inquiry learning in social studies and science education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Graduate Instructor and Faculty Member of School of Continuing Education, 1998 – 2001
Design and development of content-specific educational technology courses for teachers/administrators
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Professor, 1996 – 1998
Courses on business calculus and statistics using real data models
Assistant Director of Campus Life (Student Affairs), 1994 – 1995
Direction of weekly university-wide chapel, advising to fraternities and clubs
ST.MARK’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Technology Director and Teacher, 1996 – 1998
Development and implementation of school’s first technology plan, installation of weather station
WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Mathematics Teacher, 1995 – 1996
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Consumer Math Basketball coach
COOPERS &LYBRAND,L.L.P.
Actuary, 1993 – 1994
Innovation & Effectiveness
Lead writer and editor of Loyola High School 2011 Strategic Plan.
Lead writer and editor of Loyola High School 2007 Strategic Technology Plan.
Collaborated to improve LHS teacher professional development by offering on-site, content-specific pedagogy/technology graduate courses through LMU.
Inventor of Web Inquiry Projects (WIPs), open inquiry learning activities that leverage the use of uninterpreted online data and information. Web site: http://webinquiry.org.
Creation of content-specific sections and learning modules for EDTEC 470, Technologies for Teaching. Course web site: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec470.
Principal Investigator, U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary
Education Grant, Digital Historical Inquiry Project, $500,665.
All-University Teaching Award & Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Virginia,
2000 & 2001.
Graduate Fellow, University of Virginia Center for Technology in Teacher Education. 1998-2001. Award Winning Paper, SITE Conference (477 papers submitted), 2000.
Lead designer of NetFrog 2: Online Frog Dissection. Web site: http://frog.edschool.virginia.edu/Frog2. Lead designer and developer of Reflections of a First Year Teacher, an online case study for preservice teachers across various disciplines. Web site: http://teacherlink.org/content/social/casestudy.
St. Mark’s School Golden Apple Award, honoring school community member of the year, 1998. Professional Growth
CURRENT RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSALS
Molebash, P., Heinecke, W., & Yerrick, R. (2012-2016). The Elementary Science Teaching Improvement Project. National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership program. $1,500,000.
FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS
Molebash, P. E. (2002-2006). Digital historical inquiry project: Transforming pre-service teacher social studies training. U. S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education Comprehensive Program. $500,665.
Molebash, P. E. & Dodge, B. (2005). Blended, convenient and better: The evolution of EDTEC 470. San Diego State University College of Education Emergeing Trends Initiative. $8,000.
Molebash, P. E. (2002). Supporting interdepartmental collaborations for exemplary practices in math and science technology teacher education. San Diego State University Faculty Grant-In-Aid for Research. $7,158.
Molebash, P. E. (2001). A longitudinal study of the effects of preservice teacher preparation in a technology-enriched teacher educaiton program. San Diego State University Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award. $2,921.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Molebash, P. E., & Torrez, C. F. (manuscript under development). Ten years later: The lasting effects of teacher training on elementary teachers use of technology.
Molebash, P. E. (manuscript under development). Experiencing inquiry to teach inquiry: Mitigating concerns that prevent teachers from growing.
Colin, E. & Molebash, P. E. (manuscript under development). Life, camera, action: Exploring issues in urban education through edited digital videos.
Molebash, P. E., & Gottfried, M. (manuscript under development). Apples versus oranges: Comparing technology experiences and attitudes of preservice teachers and business students.
Molebash, P. E., & Dodge, B. (manuscript under development). Transparent or invisible: The state of technology integration in California teacher preparation programs.
REFEREED AND PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Molebash, P. E., Capps, R., & Glassett, K. (2009). Conceptual change and the process of becoming a digital history teacher. Research in Social Studies and Technology. Information Age Press, 67-97.
Milman, N. B. & Molebash, P. E. (2008). A longitudinal assessment of teacher education students’ confidence towards using technology. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 38(2), 183-200. Franklin, C. F., & Molebash, P. E. (2007). Technology in the elementary social studies classroom: Teacher preparation does matter. Theory & Research in Social Education, 35(2), 153-195.
Yerrick, R., Molebash, P. & Ross, D. (2005). Too close for comfort: Real-time science teaching reflections via digital video editing. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 16(4), 351-375.
Lee, J. K. and Molebash, P. (2004). Outcomes of various scaffolding strategies on student teachers’ digital historical inquiries. Journal of Social Studies Research 26(1), 25-35.
Molebash, P. E. (2004). Web historical inquiry projects. Social Education, 68(3), 226-229.
Molebash, P. E. (2004). Preservice teacher perceptions of a technology-enriched methods course. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Social Studies Teacher Education. 3(4), 412-432.
Lee, J. K., & Molebash, P. E. (2004). Using digital history to leverage positive change in social studies education. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 20(4), 153-157.
Bolick, C. M., Hicks, D., Lee., J. K., Molebash, P., & Doolittle, P. (2004). Digital libraries: The catalyst to transform teacher education. American Association for Computers in Education Journal. 12(2), 213- 233. Molebash, P. E., & Dodge, B. (2003). Kickstarting inquiry with webquests and web inquiry projects. Social Education, 67(3), 158-162.
Molebash, P. E., & Fisher, D. (2003). Teaching and learning literacy with technology. Reading Improvement, 40(2), 63-69.
Molebash, P. E. (2002). Constructivism meets technology integration: The CUFA technology guidelines in an elementary social studies methods course. Theory and Research in Social Education, 30(3), 429-455. Yerrick, R., Ross, D., & Molebash, P. (2003). Promoting equity with digital video. Learning and Leading With Technology, 31(4), 16-19.
Yerrick, R., Ross, D., & Molebash, P. (2003). Lights! camera! Science?: Using digital video in elementary science classrooms. Learning and Leading With Technology, 31(3), 18-21.
Molebash, P. E. (2002). Commentary: Phases of collaborative success: A response to Shoffner, Dias, and Thomas. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 2(1), 63-72.
Molebash, P., & Teahan, J. (2001). Technology and learning. National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science & Technology Journal 6(2), 21, 23.
Dawson, K. M., Mason, C. L., & Molebash, P. (2000). Results of a Telecollaborative Activity Involving Geographically Disparate Preservice Teachers. Educational Technology & Society 3(3), 470-483.
Molebash, P., & Walker, L. (2000). Technology and learning. National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science & Technology Journal 6(1), 25, 27.
Molebash, P. (1999). Trends in technology and education. IT-Journal, 6(1), [Online] Available: http://etext.virginia.edu/journals/itjournal/1999/ [1999, July 15].
REFEREED PAPERS BEFORE PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
Molebash, P., Dodge, B., Lee, J., Garofalo, J., Bell, R. & Young, C. (2011). Aiming for Inquiry: A Deep and Wide View of Exemplary Strategies for Preparing Teachers to Teach for Inquiry. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 3907-3910). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Molebash, P. (2010). Concerns-Based Conceptual Change: A Theory of Change for Teacher Education. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 3900-3906). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Molebash, P. & Ochsner, L. (2010). Emphasizing Academic Rigor, Production Value, and the Storytelling of Digital Video Narratives. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 1147-1152). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Molebash, P., Capps, R., & Glassett, K. (2007). Concerns-based conceptual change: The process of becoming an effective technology using teacher. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Molebash, P. E. & Franklin, C. F. (2006). The true test of success: Five years after the technology-enriched social studies methods course. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2006. San Fransico, CA.
Molebash, P. E. & Milman, N. B. (2006). A longitudinal assessment of teacher education students’ attitudes, use, and confidence toward using technology. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2004, San Diego, CA.
Molebash, P. E. & Capps, R. (2006). Conceptual change before real change: How it takes lots and lots of inquiry to make a difference. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2006 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., Hicks, D., Lee, J., Bolick, C., Hofer, M., & Swan, K. (2005). Multimedia, historical inquiry and preservice teacher education: Fostering a networked collaboration to facilitate wise practices in 21st century social studies classrooms. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2005 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Dodge, B., & Molebash, P. E. (2005). Mini-courses for teaching with technology: Thinking outside the 3-credit box. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2005 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., & Julius, J. (2004). Web inquiry projects: The everest of online learning experiences. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2004 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Gatrell, J., & Molebash, P. E. (2004). Cat herding: An accidental teacher educator's guide to preparing the Arts & Sciences for a NCATE review using the ISTE NETS. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2004 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., Lee, J. K., Hicks, D., Doolittle, P., & Bolick, C. M. (2004). Digital historical inquiry project. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2004[CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E. (2003). Inquiry: The teacher educator's guide to effective technology integration. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2003 [CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., Lee, J. K., Hicks, D., Doolittle, P., & Bolick, C. M. (2003). Digital historical inquiry project. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2003[CD ROM]. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., Dodge, B., Mason, C., & Bell, R. (2002). Promoting student inquiry: Webquests to web inquiry projects (WIPs). Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2002 [CD ROM]. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Molebash, P. E., & Milman, N. B. (2001). Preservice teacher education students' prior training, usage, and attitudes towards using technology. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2001, Seattle, WA.
Milman, N. B., & Molebash, P. E. (2000). Preservice teacher education students' technology competence: Where do we stand? American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2000, New Orleans, LA.
Molebash, P. E., & Milman, N. B. (2000). Technology in teaching: Just how confident are preservice teachers. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2000 [CD ROM]. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Fernald, S., & Molebash, P. (2000). Using WebQuests as an Introduction to Methods. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2000(1), 2251-2254. [CD ROM]. Award Winning Paper (11 awards out of 477 papers submitted).
Molebash, P. E. (2000). What tomorrow may come: Trends in technology & education.Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2000 [CD ROM]. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Koble, C. M., & Molebash, P. E. (2000). Network computers: The equitable and affordable solution. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2000 [CD ROM]. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Milman, N. B., & Molebash, P. E. (2000). Evaluating preservice teacher education students' technology competence and confidence. National Educational Computing Conference, 2000, Atlanta, GA.
Milman, N. B., & Molebash, P. E. (2000). Preservice teacher education students' technology competence: Where do we stand? American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2000, New Orleans, LA.
Molebash, P. E., & Milman, N. B. (1999). Teaching introductory educational technology to preservice teachers: Using a content area specialization approach. Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 1999 [CD ROM]. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
NON-PAPER CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Molebash, P. E. (2005). Web inquiry projects: Life beyond webquests. Tech Ed Conference, 2005, Pasadena, CA.
Mason, C., Hicks, D., Lee, J. K., Molebash, P. E. (2003). Digital historical inquiry project. National Council for the Social Studies National Conference, 2003, Chicago, IL.
Molebash, P. E. (2003). Web inquiry spectrum: From webquests to web inquiry projects. Computer Using Educators Fall Conference, 2003, Santa Clara, CA.
Molebash, P. E. (2003). Digital historical inquiry: Reconceptualizing social studies. Computer Using Educators Fall Conference, 2003, Santa Clara, CA.
Molebash, P. E. (2002). Panel discussion: Local successes on educational technology. Designing Better Schools with Technology: a Guide for Policy and Building Professionals. Three-day workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the National Center for the 21st Century School House, San Diego, CA.
Molebash, P. E. (2002). Web inquiry projects: Inquiring minds want to know. Computer Using Educators Fall Conference, 2002, Sacramento, CA.
Dodge, B., & Molebash, P. (2002). WebQuesting in three dimensions. National Educational Computing Conference, 2002, San Antonio, TX.
Dodge, B., & Molebash, P. (2002). Creating webquests quickly: A design-patterns approach. National Educational Computing Conference, 2002, San Antonio, TX.
Molebash, P., & Dodge, B. (2002). Webquests vs inquiry: Whose question is it, anyway? Computer Using Educators Spring Conference, 2002, Anaheim, CA.
Molebash, P. (2001). Digital microscopes. Computer Using Educators San Diego Conference, 2001, San Diego, CA.
OTHER KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS
Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese Spring Principals Meeting Keynote Address
Delivered two-hour keynote address to 225 principals. April 2011.
Concerns-Based Conceptual Change: A New Old Model of Change for Teacher Education
Presented research and participated in four-day international symposium in Sydney, Australia entitled The Future of Teacher Education and School Leader Education: Creating the Vision. July 2010.
Cold War & Civil War Digital History Workshops
Led two, two-day workshops to Parkway School District (St. Louis, MO) middle and high school teachers on the use of Cold War and Civil War related primary sources in the teaching of historical inquiry. July 2008.
St. Paul the Apostle School Vision Keynote
Delivered keynote address to teachers, administrators, and board members during faculty in-service. March 2008.
St. Mel’s School Inquiry Workshop
Led all-day workshop on using web resources to promote inquiry learning. October 2007.
Mayfield High School Vision Keynote
Delivered keynote address to teachers, administrators, and board members during faculty in-service. February 2007.
Palau Inservice Teacher Training
Taught version of EDTEC 470, Technologies for Teaching, to inservice teachers in Koror, Palau. July 2005.
AERA Teaching History SIG Keynote
Co-presenter of keynote address for Teaching History SIG at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2004, San Diego, CA.
Indiana State University PT3 Inquiry Workshops and Consulting
Led five days of workshops/meetings to Indiana State University teaching methods and Arts and Sciences faculty on the topic of how technology can promote inquiry-oriented learning. July, 2003 & 2004.
Terre Haute, Indiana Web Inquiry Workshop
Led workshop to Terre Haute, Indiana inservice teachers on the topic of Web Inquiry Projects and WebQuests. June, 2004.
Palau Inservice Teacher Training
Taught version of EDTEC 470, Technologies for Teaching, to inservice teachers in Koror, Palau. July 2005.
Lost in Cyberspace: A Workshop for First-Year SDSU Faculty
Led two separate two hour workshops for the SDSU Center for Teaching and Learning to 2004 and 2003 SDSU new faculty hires on the topic of scaffolding students online searching and learning experiences. August, 2004 and August, 2003.
Thomas Garber: The Humanities Teacher's Best Friend
Led workshop to Roseville Joint Union High School District teachers on methods of incorporating digital historical inquiry into their classrooms. June, 2003.
Clemson University Inquiry and Technology Workshops
Led four separate workshops to Clemson University teaching methods faculty and preservice teachers on the topic of how technology can promote inquiry-oriented learning in K-12 and university teaching methods settings. September, 2002.
University of Virginia Continuing Education Courses
Taught eight separate graduate level educational technology courses for the University of Virginia College of Continuing Education Masters in Instruction program. Courses taught in Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Buckingham County, Appomattox County, and Amherst County. 1999 - 2001.
Technology in Science Methods Courses
Led workshop with Randy Bell to faculty members from seven Virginia universities on integrating technology into university science methods courses. January, 2000.
Albemarle County Middle School Science Symposium
Led workshop with Randy Bell to Albemarle County, Virginia middle school teachers entitled "El Nino: The Internet and Inquiry." January, 2000.
Bermuda Technology Leadership Workshop
Led one-week workshop with Glen Bull and Cheryl Mason for Bermudian secondary teachers and administrators. Topics included using and creating digital resources, and multimedia and web page development. June, 1999.
Technology Across the Curriculum Classes
Taught two three-week sessions of graduate-level course to Albemarle County elementary teachers on how to integrate technology into science curriculum. February - May, 1999.
Participation & Service in Professional Organizations
CURRENT &PAST MEMBERSHIPS
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Computing Using Educators (CUE)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) The Futurist Society
JOURNAL EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARDS
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE)
