Louisa Nkrumah

As a Learning Experience Designer and Faculty Coach, Louisa supports instructors on pedagogical practice, course design, and professional development. She also facilitates workshops and learning communities on a range of teaching and learning topics. Louisa is committed to fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments that support all students.

Louisa holds an M.Ed. in Training & Development and a B.S. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Penn State Harrisburg. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology with a specialization in Instructional Design and Development. Before joining the TLTC in 2018, Louisa was an instructional designer at Penn State for World Campus Learning Design and the Center for Teaching Excellence at the Harrisburg campus.

In her role, Louisa provides knowledge, support, and resources on course design, inclusive and anti-racist pedagogical practices, strategies to improve learner motivation and engagement, designing effective teamwork assignments, integrating AI into teaching and assessment, using tools in ELMS-Canvas, and cultivating welcoming classroom climates. You may want to book a consultation with her to talk about any of these areas.