Allan Pierce has been working directly in higher education for over 11 years addressing technology questions and needs from students, staff, and alumni from the University of West Florida. A Pensacola native, he grew up having a passion for teaching and technology. He graduated from the University of West Florida with a master's in Instructional Design and Performance Technology and is currently pursuing his Ed.D. in Instructional and Performance Technology. Allan enjoys learning how technology can better benefit the classroom and finding other modalities to provide instruction for engagement. His passion is helping users better understand how to use technology and how it can benefit as a tool in education.