In-app messages are a little surprise pop-up that appears after a learner completes an action. Think of them as a friendly tap on the shoulder, a high-five, or a helpful hint delivered at just the right moment within the learning journey. Embedded directly within an action, these messages are a powerful tool to connect with your learners, reinforce key concepts, and foster a more engaging and supportive learning environment.
The Power of the Pop-Up: More Than Just a Message
In-app messages act as the "glue" that seamlessly connects different learning actions. They provide a versatile way to:
- 🔗 Bridge Learning Points
Seamlessly guide learners from one topic to the next. When a learner completes a sessio, a personalized pop-up can create a smooth transition. For example: "Great job, {{name}}! Now that you've mastered that concept, let's see how it applies to the bigger picture in our next lesson."
- 💡 Share Fun Facts
Sprinkle in moments of delight and discovery to enrich the learning experience. After a learner completes an action, you can present a surprising tidbit related to the subject. For instance: "Did you know? Millennial leaders are more likely to favor flatter organizational structures and continuous feedback, moving away from traditional top-down hierarchies."
- 💪 Encourage and Motivate
Provide a virtual pat on the back to keep learners moving forward. These messages are perfect for reinforcing progress and building confidence at key points in their journey. A well-timed message like, "You're 70% of the way there! Keep up the great momentum!" can provide the perfect boost to see them through to completion.
- 🎁 Deliver Surprise Rewards
Go beyond simple congratulations by embedding tangible rewards directly into the learning experience. This transforms a milestone into a memorable event. For example, you can configure a message to say: "Congratulations! You've unlocked a special reward. Take a screenshot of this message and show it to your manager to redeem a $10 voucher!"
How To Set Up In-App Messages
- Access your program and go into Edit mode.
- Select the action(s) where you want your in-app message to appear. Remember, the in-app message will be triggered after a learner completes that action.
- Click the gift box icon on the top right corner of the action.
- Create your message by adding a header and body.
- Choose whether the in-app message should appear only once for the learner or every time they complete the action.
- You can opt to change the background of your in-app message.
- Once done, click Save.
- Your in-app message will appear for learners after they complete the action!