Teaching Paper: eLearning Development Tools – Accessible Solutions for Digital Volunteer Training
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | 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-trdgvl-tp-02
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About the Teaching Paper
The effective design of eLearning programs is central to building volunteer capacity in digital environments. Non-profits increasingly depend on user-friendly, affordable, and adaptable digital tools to deliver training at scale. This Teaching Paper introduces a curated selection of eLearning development tools across four categories: content creation, video and animation, learning management systems (LMS), and collaboration platforms. Each tool is briefly described with notes on accessibility, practical application, and cost-effectiveness for non-profits. By combining theoretical insights with applied recommendations, the paper supports organizations in choosing tools that match their context, resources, and strategic objectives. A case study illustrates how one non-profit integrated these tools into a comprehensive digital training system for volunteers. This resource bridges instructional design theory with the realities of non-profit training practice, ensuring organizations can adopt technology-enhanced learning without overwhelming staff or volunteers.
Key Topics
- eLearning tools for non-profits
- Content creation platforms
- Video and animation tools
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- Collaboration and communication platforms
- Cost-effective digital training strategies
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: eLearning Development Tools – Accessible Solutions for Digital Volunteer Training. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-trdgvl-tp-02
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