Type Of Business:
Information professional and educator
Marketing Area:
New York City
Expertise:
Information research; Library science; Performing arts; Integration of traditional resource material and innovative technology
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Listening to music; Model railroads; Collecting model airplanes; Studying literature
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Educational Technology, Walden University
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education; American Library Association; Director of Technology, C.W. Post Chapter, Long Island University, Phi Delta Kappa; Webmaster, Walden University Chapter; ASCD; American Society for Information Sciences and Technology; Phi Delta Kappa International; International Society for Technology in Education
Industry:
Educational Technology
Date of Distinction:
11/3/2010
Work History:
Accompanist, Local School Chorus; On-Call and Off-Site Services Organist, Local Congregations; School Media Specialist, Metro New York and Eastern Seaboard; Organist, Director of Music, Local Congregations; Organist, Director of Music, Local Congregations; Media Librarian, Assistant Director, Five Towns College; School Library Media Specialist, Local School Districts; School Library Media Specialist, Local School Districts; Librarian, Music and Arts Division, Major Regional Public Library; Librarian, Education and Job Information Center, Major Regional Public Library; Assistant Audiovisual Technician, Instructional Materials Center in Local School District
Charity:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; Feed The Children; Public Broadcasting Service; The Salvation Army
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in educational technology.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Gonser is pursuing a Ph.D. in educational technology at Walden University. He received a master's degree in library and information science from St. John's University in 1992 and a Master of Science in music education from C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, in 1989. Additionally, he has completed graduate and doctoral-level coursework at the New York Institute of Technology and and Long Island University, respectively. Mr. Gonser is a board member of the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education and a member of the American Library Association. Furthermore, he serves as the director of technology for the C.W. Post Chapter of Long Island University as well as for the Walden University Cyber Chapter.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Mentoring teachers and students in the use of information technology in education; Collaborating with classroom technology, online assessment administration and proctoring; Addressing system issues as they arise; Serving as a media coordinator for the building emergency team; Advising and assisting the webmaster; Conducting professional development sessions; Creating mini-tutorial booklets, Web pages, wikis, virtual classrooms, and help manuals
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Honoree, Professional of the Year in Educational Technology, Cambridge Who's Who (2012-2013, 2010-2011); Industry Expert in Educational Technology, Cambridge Who's Who (2011-2012); Marquis Who's Who (2011); Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2006)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Gonser intends to continue advancing the technology used in education and would like to see new applications used by nontraditional learners.