ROBERT E. HOLLON
hollonre@uwec.edu
9324 27th Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-838-0893
291 Brewer Hall, UWEC
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
715-836-5963
EDUCATION
Ph.D. - Science Education, Michigan State University, 1987. Cognate: Computer Applications in
Science Education
M.A.T. - Environmental Education, Michigan State University, 1979
B.S. - Chemistry, Lake Superior State College, 1974 (Honors)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 - present Director, Center for Collaborative Leadership in the College of Education and
Human Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
2002 - present Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire
1999 - 2002
Faculty Liaison for Continuing Education and Graduate Studies, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
1996 - 1997
School of Education Technology Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
1996-1997
School of Education Administrative Leadership Team, University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire
1994-2001
Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Department of Curriculum
and Instruction (tenure awarded, 1998)
1993-1994
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Department of
Curriculum and Instruction
1988-1993
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Curriculum and
Instruction
1986-1988
Lecturer and Assistant Professor, The University at Albany, State University of New
York, Department of Educational Theory and Practice
1983-1986
Research Assistant, Institute for Research on Teaching, Michigan State University
1980-1983
Middle School Science Teacher/Chair, International School, Brussels, Belgium
1977-1980
Graduate Assistant, Science/Mathematics Teaching Center, Michigan State University
1974-1977
Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7-12, Buckley Community Schools,
Buckley, Michigan
COLLABORATIVE NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS
DEVELOPMENT
Hollon, R. E., Kolis, M. W. & Battalio, R. L. (forthcoming). Preparing Collaborative Leaders:
Developing and Assessing Leadership Dispositions in Preservice Educators. In Task
Force on Teacher Education as a Moral Community (Eds.), Dispositions in Teacher
Education. Washington, D.C: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Mori, T., McIntyre, S.R., Stephens, J.T. & Hollon, R.E. (2002). A Comparison of Teacher Education
Programs in Japan and the United States. Proceedings of the 2002 Japan-U.S. Teacher
Education Conference. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
Dunlap, W. P., Hollon, R.E., McIntyre, S.R., Rhoades, K.R. & Stephens, J.T. (2002) Comparisons of
Student Teaching Programs at Fukushima University and University of Wisconsin – Eau
Claire. Analysis of Data Report. Fukushima, Japan.
Hollon, R.E., Olson, D., Eierman, R., Havholm, K., & Hendrickson, J. E. (2002). Time to Learn: A
successful staff development model in K-12 science education. Proceedings of the
Annual Conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science. .
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 465 602)
Adams, J.C. & Hollon, R. E. (2000). George Lucas, Web-based Astronomy and Teacher Belief Systems.
In Thomas, D (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics/Science
Education and Technology (pp.12 – 17). Charlottesville, VA: Association for the
Advancement of Computing in Education.
Hollon, R.E., McIntyre, S.R. & Majdalani, M. (2000). An Effective Model for Professional
Development in Using Technology to Learn. In Willis, D. A., Jerry D. Price, and Jerry
Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference of the Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (pp. 661 – 668). Charlottesville, VA:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Majdalani, M., Hollon, R.E. & McIntyre, S.R. (1999). "The Virtual Learning Technology Community:
Creating and Sustaining Professional Development for K-16 Learning Communities. “
Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference of the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education (pp.1666-1671). Charlottesville, VA: Association
for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
McIntyre, S. R. & Hollon, R. E. (1998). An Effective Model for Creating Virtual Learning Technology
Communities. “Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference of the Society for
Instructional Technology and Teacher Education” (pp. 1163-1166). Washington, DC:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Hollon, R. E. Hooper, R.L., Klawiter, P.K., & Pastorello, S. (1996). Project PRISM: Teachers,
Scientists, and Science Educators Developing Conceptual Common Ground in 1-9
Science Education. (In Rubba, P.A., Keig, P.F. & Rye, J.A., Eds). Proceedings of the
1996 Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (pp.
287-319). Pensacola FL: Association for the Education of Teachers in Science. (ERIC
Document Reproduction Service No. ED 398 060)
Kleintjes, P.K., Hollon, R. E., & Hooper, R.L. (1995). Modeling appropriate pedagogy in an
introductory biology course: Preparing K-9 preservice teachers to understand and teach
science. Abstracts of the 80th annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America
76(2) p. 143. Snowbird, Utah.
Havholm, K. G., Hooper, R. L. & Hollon, R. E (1994). Modeling appropriate pedagogy in a geosciences
course: Project PRISM at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. American
Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on Scrutiny of Undergraduate Geosciences
Education: is the viability of the Geosciences in jeopardy? p. 29.
Hooper, R. L., & Hollon, R. E. (1994) PRISM: Project to Improve Science Models. Abstract submitted
to the Kaleidoscope Project National Competition "Programs that Work"
(recommendation for resubmission with complete evaluation data).
Hewson, P. W., Freitag, P. K., Lyons, L. L., & Hollon, R. E. (1993, August). Where is the student in
Project DISTIL? (In J. Novak, Ed.) Proceedings of the Third International Seminar on
Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics, pp. 129-144.
Ithaca, New York.
Hollon, R. E., Anderson, C. W., & Roth, K. J. (1991). Science teachers’ conceptions of teaching and
learning. (In J. Brophy, ed.), Advances in Research on Teaching: Vol. 2, 321-346. New
York: JAI Press.
Anderson, C.W., Roth, K.J., Hollon, R. E., & Blakeslee, T. (1987). The Power Cell. (Occasional Paper
No. 113). East Lansing, MI: Institute for Research on Teaching, Michigan State
University.
Hollon, R. E. & Anderson, C.W. (1986). Heat: A Teaching Module. (Occasional Paper No. 93). East
Lansing, MI: Institute for Research on Teaching, Michigan State University.
Hollon, R. E. & Anderson, C. W. (1980). A system for observing and analyzing elementary school
science teaching (Research Series No. 99). East Lansing, MI: Institute for Research on
Teaching, Michigan State University.
Nagle, C. & Hollon, R. E. (1979). Physical Science Laboratory Manual. East Lansing, MI: Science and
Mathematics Teaching Center, Michigan State University.
Hetherington, M. & Hollon, R. E. (1978). Regional planning as a model for infusing environmental
education concepts into the K - 12 curriculum. (Curriculum Guide available from: East
Lansing, MI: Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, Michigan State University.)
COLLABORATIVE GRANTS AND PROPOSALS
2007
Unlocking the Learning Potential of Science Students Who Have Learning Disabilities.
Wisconsin Improving Teacher Quality Project. (With Dr. Joe Morin, Special Education
Department; not funded)
2007
Preparing Collaborative Leaders at UWEC: A Community Responsibility Phase II.
University of Wisconsin PK-16 Council Teacher Quality Initiative. ($24,560 funded)
2006
Preparing Collaborative Leaders at UWEC: A Community Responsibility. University of
Wisconsin PK-16 Council Teacher Quality Initiative. ($58,913 funded)
2005 – 2006
Laboratory Modification Proposal to upgrade technology and software in CS4. ($6160
funded)
2005
U.W. System Catalyst Grant: The Role of IHE members on Professional Development
Teams. University of Wisconsin System PK-16 Initiative: Teacher Quality Initiative.
($55,000 funded; Project Director following award to campus)
2004 - 2005
Learner Profile Assessment Management Software Evaluation Pilot Project. UWEC
Technology Learning Training and Development Center (TLTDC) ($3500 funded)
2004 - 2006
Tablet PC’s for field-based evaluations of teacher education students (With Kenneth
Schmidt) (support to purchase two Compaq tablet pc computers and peripherals)
2004-2005
Communicating Scientifically (with Michael Kolis, Garry Running, Robert Eierman, J.
Erik Hendrickson, Karen Havholm). Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics and Science
Program ($47,000 funded)
2002-2003
Physical and Earth Science Teaching Opportunities (PESTO – S) (with J. Erik
Hendrickson, Robert Eierman and Karen Havholm), Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Program ($40,000 funded)
2001-2004
Developing Mentors for the Design of Online Learning Environments for Grades 6-12.
(With Susan R. McIntyre and Robert Scidmore). Proposal submitted to the University of
Wisconsin System PK-16 Initiative: Professional Development in Instructional
Technology for Teachers. ($200,738 not funded)
2000-2001
Physical and Earth Science Teaching Opportunities II (PESTO II) (with J. Erik
Hendrickson, Robert Eierman and Karen Havholm), Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Program ($42,000 funded)
1999-2000
Physical and Earth Science Teaching Opportunities (PESTO) (with Robert Eierman and
Karen Havholm), Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program ($35,000
funded)
1998-1999
Physical and Earth Science Teaching Opportunities (PESTO) (with Robert Eierman and
Karen Havholm), Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program ($49,750
proposed, not funded)
1997-2000
Creating an Effective Professional Development Model for Enhancing Teaching and
Learning with Technology for K-12 Teachers and Students: The Virtual Learning
Technologies Community (with Susan McIntyre, Mona Majdalani, CESA 11).
Wisconsin PK-12 Technology Staff Development Initiative ($206,000 proposed,
$180,000 awarded for years I, II, III)
1998-2000
Creating an Effective Professional Development Model for Enhancing Teaching and
Learning with Technology for K-12 Teachers and Students: The Virtual Learning
Technologies Community (with Susan McIntyre) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) ($247,000 proposed; not funded)
1997-1998
Exploring Students’ Scientific Thinking. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Facultystudent Collaborative Research Program ($1500 funded)
1997-1998
Building Technology-Rich Science Learning Environments III. University of Wisconsin
System Laboratory Modernization Program ($14,500 funded)
1997
Using Advanced Instructional Technology as a Tool to Enhance Teacher Education
(With Mona Majdalani, Susan McIntyre, and Roger Tlusty) University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Differential Tuition Proposal ($47,000 not funded)
1997-1998
Superior Teaching of Elementary Physical Science (with Robert Eierman and Erik
Hendrickson). Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program ($45,266/yr
funded)
1996-1997
Teaching Elementary/Middle Earth Science (with Karen Havholm). Wisconsin
Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program ($46,000/yr; funded)
1996
Technology-Based Tools for Connecting University Curriculum, Instruction, and
Assessment Practices. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire School of Education
($100,025: $3200 plus hardware support funded)
1996-1997
Building Technology-Rich Science Learning Environment II. University of Wisconsin
System Laboratory Modernization Program ($33,200 proposed: $13,300 funded)
1995-1996
Coalition of Universities and Businesses in Education Science/Mathematics Institute
Proposal (with Mona Majdalani and Robert Eierman) Wisconsin Eisenhower
Mathematics and Science Program ($40,000/yr; not funded)
1994
Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation Collegial Consultant Proposal:
Using Internet Resources to Develop Constructivist Approaches to Teaching Science
($1000; funded)
1994
Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation Collegial Consultant Proposal:
Using Technology in Undergraduate Science Courses (with Robert L. Hooper and Karen
G. Havholm) ($1000- award returned)
1993 - 1995
Coalition of Universities and Businesses in Education Science Institute Proposal (with
Robert Eierman) Wisconsin Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Program.
($40,000/yr; funded)
1993-1996
PRISM: Project to Improve Science Models (Co-director following funding) (developed
by Robert L. Hooper and Sylvia Livingston) National Science Foundation. ($800,000
funded)
1989-1993
Relationships among Disciplinary Knowledge, Teachers' Conceptions of Teaching
Science, and Student Learning in High School Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Project
DISTIL) (with Peter W. Hewson) National Science Foundation. ($1,005,000; funded)
1989-1990
Science Research Network (Ameritech Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
($1000; funded)
1988-1989
Teachers' Beliefs about Science, Teaching, and Learning (Graduate School, University of
Wisconsin-Madison) ($7500; funded)
FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATIONS
Fugina, Beth & Hollon, R.E. (2008). Middle School Students’ conceptions of leaders and leadership.
UWEC Student-Faculty Collaborative Research, in progress.
Dohr, Nancy & Hollon, R.E. (2007). Community Case Studies in Collaborative Leadership II. Student –
Faculty Collaborative Research Poster, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student
Research Day.
Quinlan, Erin F, Xiong, Phong, and Hollon, Robert E. (2006). Community Case Studies in Collaborative
Leadership. UWEC Diversity Mentoring and Student – Faculty Collaborative Research
Poster, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day. First Place Award
in the Business and Professional Studies Category
Lehnert, S. & Hollon, R.E. (Fall 1999). FED 149: Introduction to American Education: First Year
Experience. Team-taught course with Lori Snyder, Department of Geology.
Kopf, R. & Hollon, R.E. (Fall 1998). FED 149: Introduction to American Education: First Year
Experience. Team-taught course.
Lower, B. & Hollon, R. E. (1998, May). An investigation of elementary school students’ beliefs about
matter cycling in ecosystems. Student – Faculty Collaborative Research Poster,
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day.
Przytarski, C. & Hollon, R. E. (1996, May). An investigation of middle school students’ conceptions of
illnesses and diseases. Student – Faculty Collaborative Research Poster, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day.
Gryskiewicz, E. & Hollon, R. E. (1996, May). Exploring elementary school students' scientific thinking
about the solar system. Student – Faculty Collaborative Research Poster, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day.
Erickson, C. A. & Hollon, R. E. (1995, May). Exploring elementary school students' scientific thinking
about recycling. Student – Faculty Collaborative Research Poster, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day.
Gryskiewicz, E. & Hollon, R. E. (1995, May). Exploring elementary school students' scientific thinking
about the sun and stars. Student – Faculty Collaborative Research Poster, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Research Day.
INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Roth, K., Givvin, K., Hollon, R. E., et al (2009, April) Developing a Common Research-based,
Words-to-Images Language: The ViSTA Teacher Educator Community.
Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research on
Science Teaching, Orange County, CA.
Hollon, R. E., Kolis, M. W., Pattee, D. K., & Stephens, J. T. (2009, February). Developing
Collaborative Leadership Qualities in Preservice Teachers. Presentation at the
61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of Teacher
Education, Chicago, IL.
Hollon, R. E. (2008, October). Video Cases for Science Teaching Analysis (ViSTA): A
promising tool for science education professional development. Presentation at
the Annual Meeting of the Northcentral Association of Science Teacher
Educators, Winona MN.
Hollon, R.E. (2008, September). Collaborative Leadership in Teacher Education. Poster presentation at
the Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Traverse City, MI.
Hollon, R.E., Battalio, R., Pattee, D, & Lenz, T. (2008, February). Educators as collaborative leaders:
The transition from concept to Reality. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges of Teacher Education, New Orleans,
LA
Hollon, R.E. (2006, October). Strategies for Teaching the Tools of Inquiry: The case for copy paper.
North Central Association of Science Teacher Educators, Eau Claire, WI.
Kolis, M.W. Hollon, R.E., Running, G.L. & Dale, H. (2005, October). Communicating Scientifically in
a Multi-disciplinary K-16 Setting: Lessons Learned. North Central Association of
Science Teacher Educators, Ames, IA.
Kolis, M. W., Hollon, R.E. & Running, G.L (2005, January). Communicating Scientifically: Workshop
and Presentation. Proceedings of the Annual Conference the Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs.
Kolis, M.W. Hollon, R.E., Running, G.L. & Dale, H. (2004, October). Communicating scientifically in
the K-12 classroom. North Central Association for the Education of Teachers in
Science, Dubuque, IA.
Dunlap, W. P., Hollon, R.E., McIntyre, S.R., Rhoades, K.R. & Stephens, J.T. (2002, October).
Professional Development for Beginning and Experienced Teachers. Paper presentation
at Fukushima University, Fukushima, Japan.
Mori, T., McIntyre, S.R., Stephens, J.T. & Hollon, R.E. (2002, October). A Comparison of Teacher
Education Programs in Japan and the United States. Seminar Presentation at the 2002
Japan-U.S. Teacher Education Conference. American Association of Colleges of
Teacher Education.
Hollon, R.E., Olson, D, Eierman, R. E., Havholm, K. H. & Hendrickson, J.E. (2002). Time to Learn: A
successful staff development model in K-12 science education. Proceedings of the
Annual Conference the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (pp 13731407), Charlotte, NC. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 456 602)
Adams, James, & Hollon, R. E. (2000, February). George Lucas, Web-based Astronomy, and Teacher
Belief Systems. Paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Mathematics,
Science, and Educational Technology Association, San Diego, CA. (Synchronous
desktop videoconference delivery)
Hollon, R. E. McIntyre, S. R. & Majdalani, M. C. (2000, February). An Effective Model for Professional
Development in Using Technology to Learn. Paper presented at the Eleventh Annual
Meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Diego,
CA.
Adams, James, & Hollon, R. E. (1999, October). George Lucas, Web-based Astronomy, and Teacher
Belief Systems. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North Central Region of
the Association of Educators of Teachers in Science, Eau Claire, WI.
Hollon, R. E., Eierman, R., Havholm, K.G. and Hendrickson, E. (1999, October). Time to learn: A
teacher-driven professional development experience in science. Paper/poster
presentation at the Annual Meeting of the North Central Region of the Association of
Educators of Teachers in Science, Eau Claire, WI.
Hollon, R. E., (1998, October). The Virtual Learning Technology Community: Integrating videoconferencing into the teacher education curriculum as a tool for supervision and
communication. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the North Central Region of the
Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Hammond, IN.
McIntyre, S. R. & Hollon, R. E. (1998, March). An Effective Model for Creating Virtual Learning
Technology Communities. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual meeting of the Society
for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Washington, DC.
Stafford, J., Hollon, R. E., Larson, C., & Sparks, W.E. (1998, January) Wisconsin Academy Staff
Development Initiative. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, Minneapolis, MN.
Hollon, R. E. Hooper, R.L., Klawiter, P. & Pastorello, S. (1996, January). Teachers and science
educators: Partners restructuring science teacher education. Symposium at the Annual
Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Seattle, WA.
Hollon, R. E. (1995, October). Influences of restructured science courses on elementary education
majors' thinking about science and science teaching. Poster/Paper presented at the North
Central Region Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science,
Milwaukee, WI.
Hooper, R. L. & Hollon, R. E. (1994, November). Pedagogy in content courses: Project PRISM’s
influence on curricular change within the sciences. Invited address at the National
Science Foundation Conference on Barriers to Curricular Change in Undergraduate Arts
and Sciences, Washington, DC.
Hollon, R. E. (1994, October). PRISM: Issues in Sustaining Collaborative Efforts to Improve Science
Teacher Preparation. Poster/Presentation at the Midwest Regional Meeting of the
Association for Educators of Teachers in Science, Bettendorf, IA.
Hewson, P. W. & Hollon, R. E. (1994, April). Relationships between the thoughts and actions of
experienced high school science teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
American Education Research Association, New Orleans.
Hollon, R. E., Freitag, P. K. & Lyons, L.L. (1994, March). Exploring Chemistry Teachers’ Beliefs about
Students' Learning Processes. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National
Association for Research on Science Teaching, Anaheim, CA.
Freitag, P. K., Hollon, R. E., & Hewson, P. W. (1993, April). Exploring the relationships between high
school science teachers' thoughts and actions. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.
Hollon, R. E. (1993, April). Constructing meaning from multiple perspectives: The project DISTIL
methodology. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, Atlanta, GA.
Hollon, R. E. and Freitag, P. K. (1993, April). Constructing portraits of teachers’ thoughts and actions:
Capturing multiple perspectives. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National
Association for Research on Science Teaching, Atlanta, GA.
Hollon, R. E. (1989, April). Accuracy of teachers’ knowledge about students’ scientific thinking. Paper
presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science
Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
Hollon, R. E., & Anderson, C. W. (1987, April). Teachers' beliefs about students' learning processes in
science: Self-reinforcing belief systems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
Hollon, R. E., & Anderson, C. W. (1986, April). Teachers’ understanding of students' scientific thinking:
Its influence on planning and teaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
Hollon, R. E., & Anderson, C. W. (1985, April). The curricular significance of college students'
conceptions of heat and temperature. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
STATE/LOCAL/UNIVERSITY PRESENTATIONS
Hollon, R.E. Kolis, M.W., Battalio, R. L, McIntyre, S.R. & Stephens, J.T. (2008, October) . Developing
and Assessing Collaborative Leadership Qualities in Preservice Educators.
Presentation at the 2008 University of Wisconsin system Quality Matters
Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Hollon, R. E. & Kolis, M. W. (2007, June). Collaborative Leadership as a Framework for Rethinking the
Role of Library Media Specialists in Wisconsin. Four-day staff development session for
Northwest Wisconsin Region Library Media Specialists.
Hollon, R.E. (2007, March). Collaborative Leadership as a Framework for Rethinking the Role of
Library Media Specialists in Wisconsin. Invited Presentation at the Northwest
Wisconsin Regional Meeting of Library Media Specialists.
Kolis, M.W. and Hollon, R.E (2005, September). Teaching with Students’ Ideas in Mind. Invited
presentation for the Fall 2005 UWEC Geography Department Seminar series.
Kolis, M. W., Hollon, R.E. & Running, G.L, Eierman, R. E, & Dale, H. (2004, October). Talking
Science. Northwest Education Association Annual Meeting, Eau Claire, WI.
McIntyre, S.R., Dunlap, W.P., Hollon, R.E., Stephens, J.T., & Rhoades, K.R. (2002, March) Preparing
Teachers in Japan vs. the United States. Faculty/Academic Staff Forum, UWEC.
Hollon, R. E. (2002, April). Technology Support for Performance Assessment. Presentation at You’re
I.T. (Integrating Technology) IV. Eau Claire Area Schools.
Hollon, R.E.
(2001, April). Rubricator and Learner Profile: Technology tools for Performance
Assessment. You’re I.T. III (Integrating Technology) (sponsored by the Virtual Learning
Technology Community)
Hollon, R.E. (2000, May). Constructivism in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology.
Invited presentation for the 21st Century Urban Technical Education Project, Milwaukee,
WI.
Hollon, R.E.
(2000, April). Constructivism and Technology in K-12 Classrooms. You’re I.T. II
(Integrating Technology) (sponsored by the Virtual Learning Technology Community)
Hollon, R.E.
(2000, April). Technology-supported Performance Assessment. You’re I.T. II
(Integrating Technology) (sponsored by the Virtual Learning Technology Community)
Adams, James, & Hollon, R. E. (1999, October). George Lucas, Web-based Astronomy, and Teacher
Belief Systems. Presentation at the Northwest Wisconsin Education Association Annual
Meeting, Eau Claire, WI.
Hollon, R. E. (1999, March). Inquiry and Problem-based Learning. University of Wisconsin – Eau
Claire NET council.
Hollon, R. E., & McIntyre, S. R. Majdalani, M. C. & Scidmore, R. (1999, February). Virtual Learning
Technology Community: Video-conferencing Issues and Examples. 17th Annual
Microcomputer and Technology Fair. Chippewa Falls, WI.
Dahl, B., Rich, T. & Hollon, R. E. (1999, January). Virtual Learning Technology Community.
Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards,
Milwaukee, WI.
McIntyre, S. R., Hollon, R. E., & Majdalani, M.C. (1998, November). Virtual Learning Technology
Community: Innovative Uses of Video-conferencing. Governor’s Wisconsin
Educational Technology Conference, Green Bay, WI.
Hollon, R. E., Martin, J.M. & McIntyre, S. R., (1998, November). Virtual Learning Technology
Community: Experience video-conferencing as another tool to integrate into the
curriculum. Northwest Education Association Conference, Eau Claire, WI.
Hollon, R. E., & McIntyre, S. R. (1998, November). Providing Effective Staff Development in Learning
Technologies for K-12 Teachers. Invited Address at “A Symposium on Assessing and
Evaluating Information Technology for Learning,” University of Wisconsin System.
Hollon, R E. & McIntyre S. R. (1998, August). Video conferencing as a tool to support students in field
experience placements. College of Professional Studies Retreat, UWEC.
Hollon, R. E. (1998, January). Using data-based needs assessment as a vehicle for improving the use of
instructional technology. Presentation at the Second Annual Conference of Teaching
and Technology in the Classroom. Green Bay, WI.
McIntyre, S. R. & Hollon, R. E. (1997, November). Creating an Effective Professional Development
Model for Enhancing Teaching and Learning with Technology for K-12 Teachers and
Students: The Virtual Learning Technologies Community. Proving it Works: A
Symposium on Assessing and Evaluating Information Technology for Learning.
Madison, WI.
Hollon, R. E. (1996, February) Planning Courses and Projects with PIViT. Technology of the Week,
Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation, UWEC.
Hollon, R .E. (1995, October). Children's Scientific Thinking. Northwest Education Association
Conference, Eau Claire, WI.
Hollon, R .E. (1995, October). Science Gets Graphic: Using Graphic Organizers as Classroom Teaching
Tools. STEAMY Saturday, Wisconsin Elementary and Middle Level Science Teachers'
Association. Stevens Point, WI.
Hollon, R .E. (1995, October). Exploring Children's Scientific Thinking. STEAMY Saturday,
Wisconsin Elementary and Middle Level Science Teachers' Association, Stevens Point,
WI.
Hollon, R. E. (1994, October). Internet Resources for Science Teachers. Technology of the Week,
Center for Instructional Technology and Innovation, UWEC.
Hollon, R. E. (1994, October). PRISM: Project to Improve Science Models. Poster presentation at the
Annual meeting of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, Madison, WI.
Hollon, R. E. & Hewson, P.W. (1994, October). Project DISTIL: Implications for Constructivist
Teaching. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Education Association
Council. Madison, WI.
Hollon, R. E. & Hooper, R. L. (1994, October). PRISM: Project to Improve Science Models. Poster
presentation at the Northwestern Wisconsin Education Association Conference, Eau
Claire, WI.
Hollon, R. E. (1994, September). Project PRISM. Presentation at the School of Graduate Studies/Office
of University Research Forum, UWEC.
Hollon, R. E. (1994, September). Establishing an on-line database identifying resources in constructivist
approaches to teaching science. Network for Excellence in Teaching, UWEC.
Selected Additional Professional Development Presentations
1994
Constructivist Bases for K-12 Science Curriculum Reform. Presentation to the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Association Curriculum Transformation Project, University of Wisconsin
- Stout.
1992
Conceptual Change and Middle School Life Science. Summer Genetics Institute,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1991 - 1993
Constructivism, Conceptual Change, and Science Teaching, K-12. Five-day workshop
Conducted at Union College, Schenectady, New York.
1991
Constructivist Trends in Science Curriculum and Instruction, K-12. Supplements Group,
Institute for Chemical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1990
Trends in Science Curriculum Construction K-12, American Association Advancement
of Science Project 2061 working conference.
1989
Chemistry and Conceptual Change: Issues in Science Curriculum and Instruction, K-12.
Supplements Group, Institute for Chemical Education, University of WisconsinMadison.
1989
Middle School Students' Conceptions of Natural Phenomena: Issues in Instruction and
Curriculum Development. Science Institute, Madison Metropolitan School District.
1988
Holmes Group Professional Development Schools: Views from the University. Capitol
District School Association and Department of Educational Theory and Procedure,
University at Albany, State University of New York.
1987
Conceptual Change Teaching Strategies for Improving Minority Students' Understanding
of Science and Mathematics Concepts. Science and Technology Entry Program,
University at Albany Center for Minority Counseling Services.
SELECTED ADDITIONAL SCHOLARLY MATERIALS AND REPORTS
Building Research-based Communities of Practice in Science Teacher Education: Sabbatical funded for
Spring 2010 semester to support construction of online and hybrid professional
development materials to support P-12 science teaching.
U.W. System Catalyst Grant: IHE Representative on Initial Educator Professional Development Team.
Survey of IHE administrators in Teacher Education, Online survey of DPI-trained IHE
representatives, and online follow-up survey of IHE administrators on U.W. System and
Independent Institutions. (2005-2006)
Collaboration Cadre Evaluation Reports I – IV (2003-2007). Grant Evaluation reports for Eau Claire
Area Schools, Menomonie Schools, and Blair-Taylor Schools Consortium
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Education Technology Plan (1996-1997) (primary author)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Education Technology Needs Assessment Survey
(1996-1997) (primary author)
Project for the Improvement of Science Methods (PRISM): Progress Reports I - III: (1994 - 1996).
National Science Foundation (co-author with Robert Hooper)
PRISM (1996). The Art of Teaching Science: A comprehensive Resource Handbook. Developed by
PRISM Teachers during 1994, 1995, and 1996.
Description and Interpretation of Science Teaching and Learning: Progress Reports I - IV: (1991-1994).
National Science Foundation (co-author with Peter Hewson)
Middle School Science Project: Technical Design and Analysis Final Report (1986). East Lansing, MI:
Institute for Research on Teaching, Michigan State University. (Co-author with C. W.
Anderson, E. L. Smith, K. J. Roth)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
-- Association of Science Teacher Educators
-- NCATE Science Program Reviewer
-- North-Central Association of Science Teacher Educators
-- Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
-- Wisconsin Elementary/Middle Science Teachers Association (WEST)
-- Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST)
-- Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE)
REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1998
National/Regional/State
-- Invited Discussant for the Wisconsin Research Seminar “Closing the Gap: Highly Qualified
to Highly Effective”
2007- present -- U.W. System PI 34 Research Symposium Planning Council Member
2006 - present -- Association for Science Teacher Educators National Conference Planning Board
2008
2005 - 2006
-- North Central Association for Science Teacher Educators Regional Conference Planner
2004 - present -- UWEC representative to the U.W. System PK-16 Teacher Quality Initiative
2002 - 2004
-- AETS National Conference co-chair and planning committee member
-- North West Education Association Conference Planning committee member
-- Lead Science Advisor, Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative
2001 - present -- External reviewer for promotion and tenure applicants
2001
-- University science representative to the U.W. Extension IDEAS Web Portal Project
2000 - 2001
-- Invited Reviewer, U.W. Madison Instructional Media Services/Technology Faculty
Support Program
-- CESA 11 TEACH Planning Committee
-- Lead Science Advisor, Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative
-- Consultant, CESA 10 Model Classroom/Technology-supported Performance Assessment
1999- present -- Reviewer, Electronic Journal of Science Education
-- UWEC Representative to the U.W. System Best Practices in Technology for Teacher
Education Task force
-- Association of Educators of Teachers in Science National sub-committees on Collaboration
among Science Faculty and Science Educators and Regional Sub-units
1999 - 2000
-- National Board of Directors, Association of Educators of Teachers in Science
-- Director, North Central Region, Association of Educators of Teachers in Science
-- Technology Update Column in the School News monthly regional paper for educators
-- Lead Science Advisor, Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative
-- Wisconsin Science Curriculum Guide Development Writing Team
1998-1999
-- National Board of Directors, Association of Educators of Teachers in Science
-- Director, North Central Region, Association of Educators of Teachers in Science
-- Lead Science Advisor, Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative
-- Reviewer, Subject Matter Knowledge and Conceptual Change Special Interest Group,
American Educational Research Association
University/College/School
2008
2007 – present
2006-present
2005-2006
-- Campus Comprehensive Leadership Committee
-- Advisor, UWEC Colleges Against Cancer Student Organization
-- University Senate Academic Policies Committee Chair
-- Internal Review Committee for the UWEC Department of Special Education, Chair
-- UWEC Provost’s Task force on Writing in the Disciplines
-- External Evaluator for UWEC Chemistry Department NSF Curriculum Development Grant
-- COEHS Strategic Planning Group I: Collaborative Leadership
2004-2005
-- COEHS Mission/vision work group
-- Internal Review Committee for the UWEC Chemistry Department, Chair
-- Search Committee for the Continuing Education PK-16 outreach specialist
2004 - present -- External evaluator for three technology integration projects for the Eau Claire Area School District
2004 - present -- University Senate Technology Committee
2003 - present -- University Senate Member
-- Senate Academic Policies Committee
2003 - 2008
-- Senate Executive Committee
2001 - 2004
-- Cray Academy Online Pilot Project
-- Professional Development through Technology: Comparative
Research with Fukushima University
2000 - 2004
-- UWEC School to Work Representative to U.W. System
-- School of Education Academic Policies Committee Chair
1999 - 20000
1998- 1999
Department
2006 – 2008
2005 – 2007
2004 – 2005
2003 – present
2002 – 2004
1998 - present
-- School of Education Technology Curriculum Work Group
-- Faculty Termination Review Committee
-- Teacher Education Licensing Review Task Force, CESA 11
-- U. W. System Best Practices in Technology for Teacher Education Task Force
-- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Representative to the University of Wisconsin System
PK-16 Technology Task Force
-- College of Professional Studies Technology Committee
-- School of Education Academic Policies Committee Chair
-- School of Education Technology Advisory Committee
-- Professorship Committee Chair
-- Personnel Committee Chair
-- Personnel Committee Secretary
-- Representative to the University Senate
-- Curriculum Committee Chair
-- MCEA program and Admissions Committee