Teaching Paper: Key Concepts in Digital Community Engagement – A Practical Glossary

This Teaching Paper provides a comprehensive glossary of key concepts central to digital community engagement, offering both definitions and practical applications. Covering approaches such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), ICT4D, participatory methods, and digital citizenship, it also introduces critical tools and metrics like web analytics, engagement rates, and sentiment analysis. Each term is paired with a practical note connecting theory to real-world use, helping practitioners, educators, and researchers apply these concepts effectively in diverse contexts. By consolidating theoretical, technical, and operational vocabulary into one reference, the paper strengthens shared understanding and supports the design, evaluation, and governance of inclusive digital engagement initiatives.