Mark A.M. Kramer

Function: University Lecturer, Doctoral Candidate, Consultant

GSM: +43 699 12277992
Email: mark.kramer@sbg.ac.at

Biography:

Mark A.M. Kramer is an early adopter and informed critic of mobile information and communications technologies. He served in the US Air Force as a Surgical Technician and Combat Field Medic while completing his bachelor’s degree in World Classical Literature and Anthropology at Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He continued his studies in Vienna, Austria, by completing his Master’s degree in International Relations at Webster University. Currently, Mark is teaching in Salzburg and conducting his doctoral research within the general field of e-learning, concentrating on applying mobile technologies to enhance personal and cooperative learning communities.

Mark spends a great portion of his time between Vienna and Salzburg traveling on average 16-24 hours a week on the Austrian Railway. This time is spent in part by conducting real-world research and developing strategies for extreme-mobile learning scenarios.

Mark's long-term goal is to apply his medical background and anthropological field-experience to help develop mobile ICT solutions and infrastructure to assist medical & humanitarian staff located in geographically and politically (democratically) challenged regions.

Research Focus:
e-Learning, e-Literacy, e-Inclusion, ICT Enhanced Acquisition of Learning, e-Health,
e-Government & e-Democracy, m-Learning.

Employer:	UPPER AUSTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Position:	University Lecturer
Time period:	January 2008 - Present
Description:	Currently designing and conducting courses to exposed Business Management student to New Media paradigms within the field of Digital Products and Markets for Supply Chain Management.  Conducting action research using the natural classroom setting as a research test-bed.

Employer:	JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITY
Position:	University Lecturer
Time period:	January 2003 - Present
Description:	Design and implement customized online and in-classroom language training. Instruct individuals and groups in English online and in the classroom. Coordinate distance-learning initiatives using BSCW learning management system.

Employer:	SMC STUDIEN UND MANGEMENT CENTRE
Position:	English Language Trainer / Online Language Tutor
Time period:	January 2003 - Present
Description:	Design and implement customized language and cultural training on topics including presentation, negotiation, communication, socialization, and cultural awareness. Coordinate distance-learning initiatives using The Blackboard LMS and BSCW LMS   Create and administer Web pages.

Employer:	WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Position:	Associate Academic Coordinator
Time period:	January 2003 - Present
Description:	Coordinates teaching assignments with Academic Mentors. Conducts formal evaluations and performs expert administrative support, including data entry, correspondence, and research.  Create and administer Web pages for faculty. Coordinate distance-learning initiatives using WebCT.  Liaise and manage faculty accommodations and related logistical matters.  Perform general administrative duties and functions. 

Employer:	OSCE: ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE
Position:	Conference Clerk
Time period:	January 2002 - Present
Description:	Manage document archiving, reproduction, and distribution. Prepare documents in support of meetings, including background documents.  Coordinate meeting room bookings for all OSCE conferences and meetings in Vienna, prepare meeting rooms, and register attendees.  Expedite protocol matters and interact with interpreters and technicians to ensure smooth event proceedings.  Manage the appropriate accreditation of delegates, visitors, staff, and press.

Employer:	ICT&S CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Position:	Research Fellow / Teaching Assistant
Description:	Engaged in Information Society / Web Science Research.  Actively researching and publishing within various interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary academic fields, including: Communication Science, Computer Science, Political Science and Pedagogical Science.  Responsible for managing the ICT&S Center’s academic reference and media-resource collection.  Participatory observer and active developer of mobile learning scenarios.

Employer:	SALZBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Position:	University Lecturer
Time period:	January 2006 - December 2007
Description:	Lectured courses for English language training for IT and Systems Management students.  Conducting action research using the natural classroom setting as a research test-bed.  Actively examining and utilizing technology for cooperation and collaboration with in the ESL classroom.

Employer:	ICT&S CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Position:	Teaching Assistant
Time period:	January 2003 - December 2004
Description:	Design and implement presentations, examinations, and online course materials.  Instruct students in research methods in the field if ICTs, including e-learning and education.  Create and administer distance learning initiatives using the Blackboard learning management system.

Employer:	SOFTWARE RESEARCH LAB
Position:	Research Assistant
Time period:	January 2003 - December 2004
Description:	Design and implement research methods to tackle persistent functional illiteracy within Austria.  Investigate the impact of ICTs within the fields of e-learning and literacy.  Coordinate research activities including grant and proposal writing.  Create and administer Web-site.

Employer:	THE MCGREGOR SCHOOL OF ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
Position:	Computer Laboratory Monitor
Time period:	January 1995 - December 1997

Employer:	CLINICAL ONE
Position:	Surgical Technologist (Freelance)
Time period:	January 1994 - December 2000
Description:	As member of surgical teams, assisted in all phases of surgical procedures.

University:	Webster University
Time period:	2002
Degree:	International Relations , MA

University:	Antioch University-Seattle
Time period:	1997
Degree:	Humanities, BA

University:	University of Salzburg
Time period:	2004 - Present
Degree:	Doctoral Candidate