Instructional Design and Technology
Our Services
Our team is always ready to support excellence in teaching and learning for the PWSC community. Our instructional design services focus on the development and enrichment of:
- Course organization and design
- Integration of instructional technology
- Learning management system (Blackboard) administration
- ADA compliance for courses and materials
- Best practices in teaching and learning application
- Culturally responsive education
- Interactive media development
We are committed to maintaining a teaching, working, and learning environment that provides technology and resources responsive to the needs of the PWSC community. IT Services include:
- Hardware management
- Software installation and implementation guidance
- Infrastructure support
- Employee equipment check-out
- User account assistance
- Video conferencing
- IT Help Desk troubleshooting assistance
- Group training sessions and workshops
Contact us for IT help desk assistance, or inquire about upcoming group training sessions!
The Instructional Design and Technology department also provides technology support for students. Common student support topics include:
- User account assistance
- Blackboard course access
- UA email account assistance
- Software access and installation
- Distance education consultation
- Video conference set up and use
Contact us today for academic technology support.
Knowledge Base
PWSC IDT is creating a knowledge base of articles, video tutorials, and how-to guides for asynchronous, DIY instructional design and technology professional development.
Check back often for new content!
Contact Us
| PWSC Help Desk | UAA Technical Support Center |
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(907) 834-1650 |
(907) 786-4646 |
| Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm | Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm Saturday Closed Sunday 10am - 2pm |
| Don Bickley |
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![]() Don Bickley has played some role within PWSC's IT team for over 17 years. Don continues to refine and build upon his wide set of highly technical skills. He can translate any idea of any complexity into any format for any audience.
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Jason Tippetts Jason Tippetts
![]() Instructional Design and Technology Specialist
GHB Phone: (907) 834-1648 Email: jstippetts@alaska.edu Jason Tippetts has been interested in technology since before Netscape! He is project oriented and loves to dive deep into the details. Jason loves to learn and enjoys staying active in beautiful Alaska.
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