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Publications

2009

  • Hargis, J., Jensen, S., Kohn, C., Normand, M., and Schooler, D. (January 2009). Providing faculty iPods to explore innovative teaching and learning. Journal of Effective Teaching, vol. xx, no. 1, pp. xx-xx.

2008

  • Hargis, J. and Wilcox, S. (September 2008). Ubiquitous, free and efficient online collaboration tools for teaching and learning. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education (TJODE), vol. 9, no. 4, Article #3.
  • Little, T. and Hargis, J. (August 2008). Outcomes based assessment in the Allied Sciences. Journal of Faculty Development, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. xx-xx.
  • Brown, S. and Hargis, J. (August 2008). Undergraduate research in art history using project-based learning. Journal of Faculty Development, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. xx-xx.
  • Welch, C., Davies, J., and Hargis, J. (July 2008). The Bridge course design:  Faculty collaboration, student-centered learning, and cross-course formative assessment. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (IJSoTL), vol. 2, no. 2. (http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/v2n2/articles/_Davies/index.htm)
  • Hargis, J. (April 2008). A second life for distance learning. Turkish Journal of Online Distance Education (TJODE), vol. 9, no. 2, Article #1. (http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/)
  • Hargis, J., Schofield, K., and Wilson, D. (March 2008). Fishing for learning with a podcasting net.  iManagers Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 1, no. 1. (http://www.imanagerpublications.com/)

2007

  • Hargis, J. (September 2007). Teaching project-based assessment in twelve days in a developing country. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching. vol. 18, no.3 , pp. 129-142.
  • Hargis, J., Bowman, R. and Alexander-Ziembroski, A. (July 2007). Science education on the river: A multidisciplinary transformational learning opportunity (Educación de Ciencia en el Rio: Una Oportunidad de Aprendizaje Transformando Multiples Disciplinas). Journal of Science Education, vol. 2 no. 8, pp. 92-96.
  • Hall, K. and Hargis, J. (June 2007). Insights, reflections and comparisons of a Russian school. Focus on Inclusive Education. Kappa Delta Pi Record. vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 161-167.

2006

  • Schofield, K., and Hargis, J. (January 2006). Lessons learned with a grain of sand.  Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) 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 and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA; March 20-24, 2006.
  • Hargis, J. (December 2006). “Trainsforming” science education via the Euro rail.  Journal of Science Education, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 6-11.
  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (December 2006). Ed blogs: A Vygotsky dialectivist technology portal. iManagers Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 1, no. 2.  (http://www.imanagerpublications.com/)

2005

  • Hargis, J. and Rait, A. (January 2005). A project-based science (PBS) approach.  Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC), vol. 13, no. 1.
  • Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (May 2005). Learning science on the rails. Chronicle of Higher Education; Syllabus section, vol. 11, page A8.
  • Hargis, J., Abbott, D., Miller, D. and Wilson, D. (Spring 2005).  Social interaction within technology: Reflections through the looking glass. Journal of Management Systems, vol. 17, no. 1.
  • 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, pp. 309-314.
  • Holland, T. and Hargis, J. (November 2005). Communication, collaboration and effective professional development. Florida Communications Association Journal. vol. 4, pp. 47-51.

2004

  • Hall, M. and Hargis, J. (July 2004). Infusing student-centered learning with digital technology in secondary chemistry. Journal of Science Education, vol. 5, no. 2, 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, pp. 13-16.

2003

  • Hargis, J. (February 2003). Two strategies to help middle-grade students increase science literacy.  Florida League of Middle Schools, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 8-11.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2003). Curricular applications for video: Students evaluating students online. Theories and Practices, vol. XIV, pp. 85-88.
  • 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, pp. 71-74.
  • Hargis, J. (June 2003). A model for assisting secondary science teachers integrate technology.  Multimedia in Schools.  Vol. 10 no. 3, pp. 18 - 20.
  • Hargis, J, Castro, C., Johnson, S. and Pruitt, D. (August 2003). Exposing students to interpreters in the classroom.  VIEWS RID, vol. 20, issue 7, pp. 1, 7.
  • Hargis, J. and Rentz, B. (September 2003). Enhancing instruction with technology.  Student Centered Learning Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 11-12.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (December 2003). Technology-enhanced teacher professional development model. Academic Exchange Quarterly. vol. 7, issue 3, pp. 137-141.

2002

2001

  • 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.

2000

  • Hargis, J. and Houston, C. (May 2000). Electronic leaf identification. NSTA 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, vol. 4, no. 4. (http://wolfweb.unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/hargis.html)

Submitted Scholarship

  • Hargis, J., and Schofield, K. (2008). Retention pond chemistry: A project-based science approach to learning. (NSTA)
  • Peterson, C., Patel, R., and Hargis, J. (2008). Promotion and tenure: Institutional, program, and faculty candidate characteristics. (JPTEd)
  • Schofield, K., and Hargis, J. (2008). Building and integrating school nature centers into the curriculum (NSTA)
  • Johansen, D., Scaff, C., and Hargis, J. (2008). Interdisciplinary project-based model for enhanced instruction of marketing courses. (IJSoTL)
  • Hargis, J., and Morrison-Shetlar, A. (2008). One size does not fit all: A look into three distinctly different faculty centers.

Books

  • 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 Kane, R. (2007). An Active Guide to Education, Second Edition. Kendal Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa.

Chapters

  • Hargis, J. and Schofield, K. (December 2007). What Works in K-12 Online Learning.  Chapter 3: What Works in Integrating Online Learning into Elementary Classrooms.  ISTE Publication.

Scholarly Review Boards

  • Editorial Board Member for the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching (2007 - present)
  • Reviewer for Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network To Improve the Academy journal (2007 - present)
  • Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Faculty Development (2006 - present)
  • Review Board for the International Journal for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2006 - present)
  • Editorial Review Board for MountainRise (2004 - present)
  • Review Board of the Journal of Student Centered Learning (2003 - present)
  • Review Board for the Journal of Science Education (2003 - present)
  • Review Board for the International Association for the Development of Information Society (2004 - 06)
  • Review Board for the International Education Journal. (2004 - 06)
  • Member of the Florida Association of Science Teacher (FAST) Journal Advisory Committee (2005 - 2007)

Presentations

National/International

  • Hargis, J. (April 1999). Using the Internet to learn science. Paper Presented at the Higher Education Consortium Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Koran, M.L. and Hargis, J. (May 1999). Internet situation cognition: Implications for museum studies. Paper Presented at the Association of Youth Museums InterActivity 99 Conference, New York, NY.
  • Barnes, L., Barnes, M., Hargis, J., Fryar, B., and Fryar, M.A. (February 2000). Interinstitutional collaboration to develop models for professional development of teachers in science and technology.  Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago, IL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (April 2000). Project PAER: A model for technology-rich teacher professional development. Paper presented at the Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Tuiren, T. (April 2000). Out of this world technology. Electronic poster presented at the Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (June 2000). JavaScript for enhancing instructional webpages. Paper accepted at the Hot Springs Technology Institute, Hot Springs, AK.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2000). Out of this world technology. Electronic poster accepted at the I*EARN Conference, Beijing, China.
  • Hargis, J. and Lewis, S. (October 2000). A science methods study of a natural south Florida wetland system. Presented to graduate science students during a weekend retreat at the Riverside Marine Educational Center, Kissimmee, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (April 2001). Blackboard: An online practical method to enhance a physical course. Paper presented at the Twelfth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Donnelly, A. (June 2001). Engineering education and the Internet: A study of the effectiveness of web formats on student learning, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Hargis, J. & Hargis, N. (October 2001). Integrating technology into the physical education classroom.  Presented at the FAPHERD conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Sander, A., Kane, J., Hargis, J. and Ratliffe, T. (2002). Authentic teaching of fitness concepts to children. Presented at the National AAPHERD convention, San Diego, CA.
  • Hargis, J. and Bratina, T. (September 2002). Using a rubric to assess project-based technology artifacts.  Presented at the Merlot International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2002).  An Interinstitutional Project-Based Science Approach to Teaching a Science Methods Course.  Paper presented at the Florida Educational Research Association's (FERA) annual meeting in Gainesville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (March 2003). Students evaluating students online: Pat on the back or criteria-based comments. Paper presented at the Fourteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Wilcox, S. and Hargis, J. (February 2004). College readiness: Examination of FCAT scores.   Paper presented at Annul Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association in Dallas, TX, February 5-7, 2004.
  • Hargis, J. (March 2004). A model for assisting secondary science teachers integrate technology. Paper presented at Internet@Schools, Washington, D.C.
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2004). Investigating a teaching strategy seminar and subsequent student achievement and attitudes. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Berkner, M. (March 2004). Best Practices in Student Team Formation. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Rutledge, M. (March 2004). Videos for teaching and learning: Partnerships between faculty and visual-arts students. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Rakita, G. (June 2004). The more we change, the more we remain the same: A discussion of electracy. Paper presented at The Eleventh International Education Research Network Conference on Learning, Havana, Cuba. 
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2005). Student Motivation. Paper presented at the Sixteenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • 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. (February 2006). Effects of Laptop Computers on Elementary Student Achievement and Attitude.  Presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Hargis, J. and Fenner, D. (March 2006). Instruction at the appropriate level. Paper presented at the Seventeenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2006). E-Learning: Directions and predictions.  Given via video-conference to the University of Bradford E-Learning Committee.
  • Hargis, J. (December 2006). Faculty development trends and predictions.  Presentation to the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2007). Making connections using da Vinci science and engineering.  Presented to a class of post-graduate students in Florence, Italy.
  • Wilcox, M. and Hargis, J. (October 2007). Tech Participation and College Readiness. Presented at the National Career Pathways Network conference, Louisville, KY.
  • Schofield, K. and Hargis. J (March 2008).  What is in the water?  Presented at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference, Boston, MA.
  • Welch, C., Davies, J. and Hargis, J. (April 2008).  The Bridge course design:  Faculty collaboration, student-centered learning, and cross-course formative assessment. Presented at the 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
  • Wilcox, M. and Hargis, J. (April 2008).  Accessible online learning tools. Presented at the 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
  • Hill, B. and Hargis, J. (October 2008).  Facilitating Transitions: Faculty Development that Addresses Career Development Milestones", accepted at the 2008 Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference in Reno, Nevada.
  • Peterson, C., Stuart, D., Hargis, J., and Patel, R. (February 2009). Promotion and tenure: Institutional, program, and faculty candidate characteristics, presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas, NV February 9-12, 2009.

Regional

  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (October 1999). Technology for teacher professional development. Presented at the Second Annual Partners in Education and Research Conference, Cape Canaveral, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (October 1999). Computer-oriented projects: A model for professional development.  Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Benton, A., Basso, L., Crews, P., and Hargis, J. (October 1999). Creating an electronic resource database - a powerful tool for lesson planning and instruction.   Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Barnes, M. (November 1999). Application of a technology-oriented professional development model for teachers.   Presented at the Annual Higher Education Consortium, Orlando FL.
  • Bratina, T., Barnes, L., Barnes, M., and Hargis, J. (November 1999). A Community of Online Learners.  Poster presentation at the Annual Higher Education Consortium, Orlando, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Bratina, T. (April 2000). Tech Support...Please Hold. Presentation at the Higher Ed Consortium Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. & English, W. (October 2000). Internet leaning resources and activities. Presented to the Duval county principals, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2000). Electronic leaves and cameras in the science classroom.  Presented at the FL Association of Science Teachers, Miami, FL.
  • Hargis, J. & Barnes, M. (November 2000). Developing an interactive web page for educational grant work.  Presented at the Higher Ed Consortium, Tampa, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2001). Enhancing a science methods course by converting videos to motion pictures and embedding them into a PowerPoint presentation. Presented at the Course Redesign for Effective Learning provided through the University of North Florida Office of Faculty Enhancement, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2001). Computers in the classroom; Electronic music; Math and technology and Language Arts and technology.  Presented at the St. Johns Tech Prep Summer Institute.  St. Johns River Community College, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum.  Presented for the Ridgeview High School faculty, Clay County, Jacksonville, FL
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). How to Integrate the FCAT Science Benchmarks into your curriculum.  Presented to the Hernando County teachers, Hernando, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Transforming Science Facts in Isolation into Meaningful, Relevant, Broad Science Knowledge by using Scenarios, Current Events and Debates to better prepare for the Science FCAT. Presented to the Hernando County teachers, Hernando County, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum.  Presented for the Middleburg High School faculty, Clay County, FL
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). Integrating meaningful technology into the high school curriculum.  Presented for the Mandarin High School faculty, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2001). How to Integrate the FCAT Science Benchmarks into your curriculum.  Presented to the Ridgeview High School science teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2001). How to Integrate technology into the foreign language curriculum.  Presented to the Ridgeview High School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2001). Electronic communications. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Summer Institute.  St. Johns River Community College, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. & CIRT Lab (October 2001). Digital Juice, a software program that enhances PowerPoint.  A presentation for the University of North Florida faculty, Jacksonville, FL. 
  • Hargis, J. (October 2001). Play with purpose: Integrating technology into the science classroom.  Presented at the Florida Association of Science Teachers, Cocoa Beach, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2001). Computers in the classroom. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - Palatka campus, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2001). Using technology for science methods instruction.  Presented to the Nassau County Elementary teachers, Fernandina, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Easy to use technology in media centers.  Presented to the Middleburg High School teachers, Middleburg, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Investigation and application of technology in the media center. Presented as part of the Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - Orange Park campus, Jacksonville, FL
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Integrating personal digital computers in the classroom.  Presented to the Middleburg High School, Middleburg, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2001). Integrating technology into the general curricula.  Presented to the Morningstar teachers, Jacksonville, FL
  • Hargis, J. (December 2001). Integrating technology into the general  curricula.  Presented to the Broach School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (December 2001). Electronic Projects. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - St. Johns campus, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2002). The ins and outs of FCAT.  Presented to the Pace High School teachers, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (February 2002). Organization using technology. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - St. Johns campus, Orange Park, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (March 2002). FCAT Science. Presented to the Middleburg High School science department, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2002). Presenting FCAT Science material to K-12 teachers in a hands-on workshop, Orange county area.  
  • Hargis, J. (August 2002). Blackboard course management training to UNF faculty, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2002-May 2003). Faculty development presentations to individuals, department and groups of faculty members at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (May 2003). Trend and issues of instructional technology. Presented to the UNF faculty as part of the interview process for the director of the Office of Faculty Enhancement, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2003). Project-based learning as a tool for authentic assessment. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - Palatka campus, Palatka, FL.  
  • Hargis, J. (August 2003). Assessment and measurement. Presented as part of a professional development series to UNF faculty.  University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2003). Blackboard course management training to UNF faculty, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2003). Orientation of the Office of Faculty Enhancement. Presented as part of the university new faculty orientation.  University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2003-May 2004). Faculty development presentations to individuals, department and groups of faculty members at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. and Paulson, C. (October 2003). Innovative methods for teaching study-abroad courses. Presented to the faculty members of the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (November 2003). FCAT Science teaching and learning perspectives: Part I. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Saturday Sessions.  Tech Prep Academy, Orange Park, FL.  
  • Hargis, J. (December 2003). Formative assessment methods. Presented to the faculty members of the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2004).  FCAT Science teaching and learning perspectives: Part II. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Saturday Sessions. Tech Prep Academy, Orange Park, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (April 2004). Integrating technology into teaching. Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Saturday Sessions. Tech Prep Academy, Orange Park, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2004). Teaching with your mouth shut.  Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - Palatka campus, Palatka, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2004). 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. (August 2004). Blackboard course management training to UNF faculty, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2004). Orientation of the Office of Faculty Enhancement. Presented as part of the university new faculty orientation.  University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (July 2005). Project-Based Learning.  Presented as part of the St. Johns Tech Prep Institute.  St. Johns River Community College - St. Augustine campus, St. Augustine, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2005). Blackboard course management training to UNF faculty, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2005). Orientation of the Office of Faculty Enhancement. Presented as part of the university new faculty orientation.  University of North Florida, 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, J. (March 2007). Making connections between the environment and learning, presented to higher education students on a houseboat traveling down the St. Johns River, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (September 2007). Learning to learn: A precursor to any course, presented to the University of the Pacific faculty, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (October 2007). Possibilities for active learning in higher education, presented to the University of the Pacific faculty, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (November, 2007). A higher education teaching and learning certification program presented to the University of Pacific Council of Deans, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2008). Pacific's Center for Teaching and Learning, presented to the University of the Pacific Board of Regents Annual meeting, Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (January 2008). Scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL): What is the need?  What is the value?  Presented to the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (February 2008). Active learning. Presented to the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (February 2008). Formative, authentic assessment. Presented to the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.
  • Hill, B. and Hargis, J. (March 2008). Facilitating transitions: Faculty development that addresses career development milestones. Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Development Consortium (SRFIDC) Annual meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Hargis, J. (April 2008). Interactive syllabus. Presented to the faculty at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.
  • Little, T., and Hargis, J. (April 2008). Outcomes based assessment in the Allied Sciences, a poster presentation at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Academic Resource Conference (ARC), San Diego, CA.
  • Hargis, J. and Thompson, J. (May 2008). Faculty needs survey data results and interpretations. Presented to the Arthur A. Dugoni Dental School faculty, San Francisco, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (June 2008). Teaching critical thinking strategies. Presented to the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Stockton, CA.
  • Hargis, J. (August 2008). Learning and course design.  Presented to the University of Central Florida graduate teaching assistants at GTA training session, Orlando, FL.