Director of Technology
Loyola High School
1901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Research Professor
Loyola Marymount University

Tel: 213.381.5121 x268
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Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, 2001
Dissertation: Becoming an Effective Technology Integrating Teacher: The Effects of a Technology-Enriched Elementary Social Studies Teaching Methods Course

B.S. in Mathematics, 1993

Loyola High School
Director of Technology, 2006 - Present
Educational Technology

Loyola Marymount University
Research Professor, 2006 - Present
Educational Technology

San Diego State University
Assistant Professor, 2001 - 2005
Educational Technology

University of Virginia
Graduate Instructor, 1998 - 2001
Instructional Technology

Pepperdine University
Adjunct Professor, 1996 - 1998
Mathematics

Pepperdine University
Assistant Director of Campus Life, 1994 - 1995
Student Affairs

St. Mark's Elementary School
Technology Coordinator and Teacher, 1996 - 1998
Educational Technlogy

West Valley High School
Mathematics Teacher, 1995 - 1996
Mathematics.

Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.
Actuary, 1993 - 1994
Actuarial Consulting

San Diego State University

Design and development of Digital Historical Inquiry Project (DHIP) web site, which provides a variety of practitioner and research resources on the topic of digital history. This site, developed as part of FIPSE grant I directed, is targeted primarily for teacher educators, but can be used by K-12 students and teachers as well. Web site dhip.org.

Inventor of Web Inquiry Projects (WIPs), open inquiry learning activities that leverage the use of uninterpreted online data and information. Web site webinquiry.org.

Creation of inquiry-oriented and/or content-specific learning modules for EDTEC 470, Technologies for Teaching. Course web site edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec470.

Creation of block-specific sections (multiple subject) and content-specific sections (single subject) of EDTEC 470, Technologies for Teaching. Course web site edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec470:

• Elementary (multiple subject) - 12 separate blocks
• Secondary (single subject) Math/Science
• Secondary (single subject) Social Studies
• Secondary (single subject) English/Foreign Language
• Secondary (single subject) Generic (Music, Business, Art)
  

Creation of content-specific sections of EDLF 345, Introduction to Educational Technology:

• Elementary/P.E./Health
• Secondary Math/Science
• Secondary Humanities (Social Studies, English, Foreign Language)
• Advanced Humanities

University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, 1999-2000.

Curry School of Education Oustanding Teaching Assistant Award, 1999-2000.

Curry School of Education Oustanding Teaching Assistant Award, 2000-2001.

St. Mark's School

Golden Apple Award, honoring school community member of the year, 1998.

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). 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. (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.

Publications

Molebash, P.E., Capps, R., & Glassett, K. (in press). Conceptual change and the process of becoming a digital history teacher. Research in Social Studies and Technology. Information Age Press.

Milman, N.B. & Molebash, P.E. (in press). A longitudinal assessment of teacher education students’ confidence towards using technology. Journal of Educational Computing Research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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). 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.

Molebash, P. E. (2002). Commentary: Phases of collaborative success: A response to Shoffner, Dias, and Thomas. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 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]

Externally Juried Exhibitions of Work

Yerrick, R. & Molebash, P.  (2005). Mobile Curriculum Labs: Tools to Transform Teaching. Apple Learning Interchange, [Online] http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000056/ [2005, July 30]

Publications in Process

Franklin, C. F. & Molebash, P. E. The true test of success: Five years after the technology-enriched social studies methods course.

Molebash, P. E. & Capps, R. Conceptual change and the preparation of tomorrow's history teachers (Book Chapter).

Molebash, P. E., Dodge, B., & Capps, R. Mini-courses for teaching with technology: Thinking outside the 3-credit box.

Articles in Refereed Proceedings

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. (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].

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.

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.

Unpublished, Refereed Papers Before Professional Conferences

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.

Hicks, D., Doolittle, P., Lee, J., Molebash, P., Bolick, C. (2004). Keynote address for teaching history SIG. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2004, San Diego, CA.

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.

Milman, N. B., & Molebash, P. E. (2000). Evaluating preservice teacher education students' technology competence and confidence. National Educational Computing Conference, 2000, Atlanta, GA.

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.

Scholarly Awards

Graduate Fellow, Center for Technology in Teacher Education. University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, 2001.

Award Winning Paper (11 awards out of 477 papers submitted).
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]. Also available: aace.org/dl/index.cfm/fuseaction/View/paperID/849.

Other Workshops and Other Courses

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.

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.

Indiana State University PT3 Workshops
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; June 2004.

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 Albermarle 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 Curriclum 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.

Journal Review

Journal of Research in Technology and Education (JRTE)
Member of editorial review board since 2005.

Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE)
Member of editorial review board since 2002.

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE)
Member of editorial review board since 2002.

University of Utah Committees

Utah Association of Teacher Education (UATE)
Member 2005-2006.

Technology Committee
Member 2005-2006.

Department Graduate Committee
Member 2005-2006.

Department Elementary Program Committee
Member 2005-2006.

San Diego State University Committees

San Diego County Superintendents' Technology Advisory Committee (STAC)
Member 2001-2005.

Diversity Committee
Member 2002-2004. Committee Chair 2003-2004.

Research Committee
Member and Committee Chair 2004-2005.

Elections Committee
Member 2003-3005. Committee Chair 2004-2005.

Awards Committee
Member 2001-2002.

Department Curriculum Committee
Member 2001-2005.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Member since 1999. Presented papers at 2000 and 2001 international conferences. Invited keynote speaker for 2004 Teaching History SIG.

Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE)
Member since 1999. Presented papers at 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education (SITE) international conferences.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Member since 2000. Presented paper at 2000 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). Led workshops at 2002 NECC. Presented paper at 2004 NECC.

Computing Using Educators (CUE)
Member 2001-2005. Presented at 2001, 2002, and 2003 international conferences.