Teaching Paper: Designing Interactive Elements for Virtual Non-Profit Training
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-msonlpblsp-tp-02
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About the Article
Interactive elements are essential for effective virtual training and program delivery in non-profit contexts. This Teaching Paper presents a structured approach to designing and implementing engagement strategies, including polls, quizzes, and collaborative whiteboard activities. These methods increase participation, encourage active learning, and provide real-time feedback to facilitators. Practical guidance is offered for aligning interactive elements with session objectives, selecting tools such as Mentimeter, Slido, Kahoot!, or Zoom whiteboards, and addressing common challenges. Case studies demonstrate successful implementation, showing how these techniques enhance engagement, sustain attention, and strengthen learning outcomes in non-profit training programs.
Key Topics
- Virtual engagement strategies
- Designing polls and quizzes
- Collaborative whiteboard activities
- Tools for interactive learning
- Overcoming challenges in participation
- Enhancing outcomes in non-profit training
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Designing Interactive Elements for Virtual Non-Profit Training. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-msonlpblsp-tp-02
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