Hello,
I’m Alexa.
My mission is to unlock learning that’s accessible, engaging, and unforgettable.
Discover a showcase of not just my path and achievements but a testament to my drive for educational innovation. Interactive designs, AI in curriculum development, and spearheading educator growth underscore my belief: education is the bedrock
of progress.
Let’s reshape education together, one innovative design at a time.
🖋️My Design Process & Examples
Research & Planning
The blueprint of success lies in meticulous research and planning. This stage is crucial for setting a strong foundation, ensuring that every instructional strategy is informed, targeted, and poised for success.
Read Published Works ->
These are published academic research articles that I have had the honor of being part of and showcases some of my areas of interest within the eLearning space.
Read Academic Paper Topics ->
These are a collection of papers written throughout my academic career that have not been published. This showcases areas that I am passionate and knowledgeable about within the eLearning space.
Review Planning Document Example ->
Here you can review my approach to planning out how I build a course and storyboard for Articulate Storyline builds in a collaborative way with SMEs.
Building & Implementation
Where vision transforms into reality. This phase is vital because it’s where innovative ideas take shape and are put into action, bringing learning experiences to life in the most engaging and effective way possible.
Review Example Articulate Rise Course →
This course was developed to be pro-active in addressing the usage of AI in the classroom setting within a Veterinary Nursing Program. This mini course was implemented in the Spring of 2024 in multiple courses. This course was made using Articulate Rise and hosted on Articulate Reach.
*Note this link will require you to login to your Articulate Account to view the course on Articulate Reach
Review Example Articulate Rise Course →
This course was developed by Alexa to showcase her skills in creating an entire course from scratch using Articulate Rise. This is a course on basic Business Etiquette and is hosted on Review 360.
Review Graphic Design Sample →
This PDF sample showcases my graphic design skills regarding eLearning materials such as an eBook or Flyers. This is a sample from an eBook developed for a Podcasting company who’s main goal was to empower high school students to pursue higher education regarding Podcasting.
This sample was created using Canva.
Measure & Revise
The key to lasting impact is continuous improvement. This stage emphasizes the importance of evaluating outcomes, gathering feedback, and refining strategies to enhance the learning experience with every iteration.
Review My Process & Philosophy ->
This page explores my thoughts and processes regarding measuring the success of an eLearning product as well as my revision cycle/process.
What My Colleagues Have Said…
Dr. Jeremy Bond
Director of
Online Learning
@Alliant International University
“Alexa was a crucial resource in launching Central Michigan University’s award winning online course cohort model. Her organizational genius, careful attention to detail, and Instructional insights added value”
Sophie Watters
Relationship
Manager
@American Healthcare
Services Association
“Alexa and I worked in the Medical Education space, during which she created several training manuals pertaining to our learning management system. The manuals were aesthetically pleasing, easily to follow, and provided thorough navigating and utilization details.”
Michelle Hanna
Instructional
Technologist
@Johns Hopkins University
“Alexa is a gifted instructional designer, project manager, and team leader. She has a keen design eye and creates captivating eLearning courses. She has fantastic leadership qualities including strong communication, detailed process development, and unwavering integrity.”
Matthew Koss
Academic Technology
Coordinator
@Michigan State University
“Alexa has excelled as an Instructional Designer by utilizing Captivate to create a template for the clinical reasoning courses for student interactive and engagement. Her innovative approach have transformed the course design process within the Academic Programs unit, greatly assisting faculty in course creation.”
Alexa eLearning Portfolio 