Key Benefits of Using Lightboxes in eLearning
- ✓Focused Attention:
Isolates complex charts, videos, or instructions, shielding learners from background screen distractions.
- ✓Streamlined Screen Real Estate:
Keeps base slides clean and uncluttered by housing secondary resources inside pop-up layers.
- ✓Universal Access:
Can be triggered globally from custom navigation buttons, resources menus, or slide hotspots across any point in the course.
Setting Up a Lightbox Interaction
| Configuration Step | Action Details | Design Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Target Slide Creation | Create the slide intended to appear inside the pop-up window. | Design the layout for standalone viewing with clear headers and visuals. |
| 2. Trigger Setup | Set action to Lightbox slide when user clicks the designated button or hotspot. | Launch the pop-up overlay seamlessly upon learner interaction. |
| 3. Navigation Controls | Enable or disable the built-in Lightbox close button within player settings. | Ensure learners can easily exit the overlay and return to the main timeline. |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trigger a Lightbox from the main course player navigation bar?
Yes. You can attach a Lightbox trigger directly to custom player tabs or player buttons in Storyline so learners can access reference material anytime.
Does a Lightbox pause the background slide timeline?
Yes. When a Lightbox opens, the underlying base slide timeline automatically pauses until the learner closes the Lightbox window.
Can a Lightbox slide contain interactive elements like quizzes or video players?
Yes. Lightbox slides support full interactivity, including embedded media, triggers, variables, and knowledge check questions.