Teaching Paper: Glossary of Digital Learning and Volunteer Management Terms – Building Shared Understanding for Non-Profit Practice

Teaching Paper: Glossary of Digital Learning and Volunteer Management Terms – Building Shared Understanding for Non-Profit Practice

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-04


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About the Teaching Paper

Shared terminology is vital for effective collaboration in non-profit organizations, particularly when integrating digital learning and volunteer management practices. Misunderstandings about concepts such as eLearning, digital literacy, or onboarding can hinder program design and delivery. This Teaching Paper provides a glossary of key terms at the intersection of digital education, technology, and volunteer management. Each entry includes a clear definition and a note on practical application within non-profit contexts. Covering foundational terms like accessibility, data security, and volunteer management alongside emerging concepts such as gamification, immersive learning, and blockchain, the glossary helps create a consistent language for academics and practitioners. It supports training, evaluation, and innovation by ensuring that all stakeholders operate with shared understanding.

Key Topics

  • Digital volunteering and eLearning
  • Volunteer management terminology
  • Instructional design concepts
  • Accessibility and inclusivity in training
  • Emerging technologies (AI, VR, AR, blockchain)
  • Practical applications for non-profits

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Digital Learning and Volunteer Management Terms – Building Shared Understanding for Non-Profit Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-trdgvl-tp-04

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