Module Types: Overview
Interactivity can transform the way your users engage with content - it makes learning, exploring, and information more dynamic, and user-friendly. This section will walk you through each module type, their function and the benefits.
Media
| Play video file on page |
- Embed video on the page.
- Add depth to a document by demonstrating concepts in action.
- Make content more engaging and easier to understand.
- Support written information with clear visual examples.
- Capture viewer’s attention and improve information retention.
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| Play video file in pop-up |
- Above benefits, but video is played in pop-up box.
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| Play YouTube or Vimeo video in pop-up |
- Above benefits, but YouTube or Vimeo video is played in pop-up box.
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| iFrame in pop-up |
- Showcase external websites in pop-up box (if they permit it).
- Keep visitors focused by preventing them from navigating away from main content.
- Visitors can easily close pop-up and continue reading without losing their place.
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| Image Gallery in pop-up |
- Display images in a carousel pop-up box.
- Make content more attractive, drawing readers’ attention.
- Display multiple images without overcrowding the page.
- Visitors can explore images at their own pace.
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More Information
| More Information pop-up box |
- Display content (text, images, tables) in a pop-up box.
- Provide additional content without cluttering a page.
- Prevent long sections of text from breaking the design or readability of the main content.
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Assessments
| Assessment/Test |
- Create a quiz or test, and display questions in a pop-up box.
- Test knowledge, evaluate understanding and reinforce learning.
- Choose from a selection of question types, randomise, and provide instant feedback.
- Boost engagement and make learning more enjoyable.
- Track learning progress.
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| Survey |
- Display questions in a pop-up box to gather feedback and information from visitors.
- Understand audience needs, satisfaction, or views.
- Choose from a selection of question types, provide instant feedback and set maximum form completion.
- Boost engagement and invite users to share their thoughts and experiences.
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| Poll |
- Visitors can vote or share their opinions on a question or topic.
- Collect responses instantly and display results in real time.
- Understand visitors opinions and preferences.
- Visitors can see how their views compare with others.
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Links
| Jump to page |
- Link to a specific page in a document.
- Create a contents page or a 'Back to Home' button.
- Simple, effective navigation.
- Encourages visitors to explore a document.
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| Link to a webpage |
- Link to an external website.
- Provide quick access to related information or resources without cluttering the main content.
- Save space by linking out instead of including lengthy explanations or references.
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Download a File
| Download a File |
- Enable documents to be downloaded by a visitor.
- Available file types - PDF, JPEG, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Share key resources, such as reports or contracts, or guides.
- Improve visitor experience and keep information accessible.
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Mailing
| Forward to a friend/colleague |
- Enable visitors to forward your document using a short form.
- Simple and effective way to share and promote your content with a friend/colleague.
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| Join our email list |
- Capture email addresses in a short form ready to add to a mailing list.
- Simple way to collate a list of trusted contacts.
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| Send an email |
- Enable visitors to send an email.
- Opens the visitors default email client.
- Encourage engagement.
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Charting
| Chart on page |
- Display data in an on-page chart.
- Available chart types - Line, Area, Bar, Horizontal Bar, Stacked Bar, Pie, Doughnut.
- Make complex data easier to understand at a glance.
- Show data, trends and comparisons in an visually interesting, engaging way.
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| Chart in pop-up |
- Above benefits, but chart is played in pop-up box.
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Sharing
| Social network sharing |
- Enable visitors to share a document on social media.
- Simple and effective way for visitors to share your content.
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