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Andy Freed

Contact info: afreed@pcc.edu

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Andy Freed

I'm the Director of Learning Technology & Innovation (LTI!), where I oversee our infrastructure, technical support, and online student services teams. I've been with the College since 2001 and have worked in several positions, from technical support to, well, more complicated and fancier problem solving. I believe that technology can help remove barriers so that our students can attain their educational goals. I also believe that technology can become that barrier if not well considered, well implemented, and well supported. Our Distance Education department supports students from all over the Portland Metro region and far beyond. One of my goals is to provide, at a minimum, equivalent access to education for students through creative solutions, dedicated staff, and collaborative efforts with the College at large. Check out my video introduction, and please contact me if you have any questions about Distance Ed, our services, our technology, or if you're having problems.

Articles (41):

a person holding a mobile phone with the pulse app visible on the device. It shows updates for the student's courses. Get the Pulse app to keep up with class info
Get the Pulse app for your phone to receive updates from your classes. Posted September 24, 2019
A similar interface on mobile devices, laptops, and desktops Quarterly updates for Fall 2019 2
Read about all the exciting updates for Fall 2019. Posted September 10, 2019
Tani McBeth Phases of a course for student engagement 2
Tani McBeth, Psychology instructor and faculty mentor shares some great practices at different times during the term. Posted June 3, 2019
a test taker is wearing a gauche ring with a stone jewel while taking a paper exam Introducing Proctor-ring 9
Learn about this exciting new wearable biometric technology to enhance academic integrity in your exams. Posted April 1, 2019
A similar interface on mobile devices, laptops, and desktops Quarterly Updates for Spring 2019 4
Read about some of the updates and improvements to Brightspace and our online toolset for spring term 2019. Posted March 16, 2019
A computer screen with the word feedback on it Unlocking the Priorities Survey for Online Learners 4
Learn about the Priorities Survey for Online Learners that PCC conducted in Spring 2017 and learn a few highlights from the results. Posted January 16, 2019
infographic thumbnail What works well: Online students and instructors infographic
See what is expected of online students and online instructors at PCC. Posted January 3, 2019
Metal vocalist Gene Summers sings into a microhone. Announcing Darkspace for Spring 2018 4
The latest facelift for D2L, Darkspace, is the most metal LMS ever. Posted April 1, 2018
desk calendar Online course timeline calendar available now 4
Add this Google calendar with important dates for your online classes. Posted December 28, 2017
bag of money Regular and substantive interaction
Learn about Regular and Substantive Interaction in online classes. Posted November 20, 2017
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