Interactive eLearning Demo
A hover-reveal software feature tour that tracks completion, reports to your LMS, and replaces static screenshots with something people actually engage with.
Type
Interactive Widget
LMS Standard
SCORM 1.2 + xAPI
Accessibility
Keyboard + Screen Reader
Deployment
Single HTML File
The Challenge
Static screenshots that nobody reads
Software onboarding modules rely on static screenshots with red circles and numbered callouts. Learners click "Next" through slides they don't read. Completion rates look fine on the dashboard, but retention is low and support tickets keep climbing.
The brief: build something that forces exploration without feeling forced. Something that works inside existing LMS infrastructure, reports real engagement data (not just "slide viewed"), and can be reused across different software products without rebuilding from scratch.
The Real Problems
The Approach
Hover-reveal meets completion tracking
Adapted the hover-reveal split-panel navigation pattern from nicgallardo.com into an eLearning interaction widget. Left panel shows feature categories as large typographic labels. Right panel reveals contextual content - mock UI, key features, data visualisations - on hover.
Counter-fade dims siblings to focus attention on the active section. Stagger animations cascade content in with spring easing. A completion gate requires all sections explored before the learner can proceed, creating genuine engagement rather than passive scrolling.
"Click Next to Continue"
- - Static screenshots with annotations
- - Linear slide progression
- - Completion = viewed, not explored
- - No engagement data
"Explore to Unlock"
- + Interactive split-panel with live content
- + Non-linear, self-directed exploration
- + Completion requires every section visited
- + Per-feature xAPI statements for analytics
The best onboarding interaction is one where the learner forgets they're being trained and starts genuinely exploring the product.
The design principle behind the hover-reveal pattern
Under the Hood
Technical details
SCORM 1.2 Integration
Sends completion status and score to any LMS. Initialises on load, commits on each section explored, terminates on close.
xAPI (Tin Can) Statements
Granular tracking: launched, experienced (per feature section), and completed. Know exactly which features each learner explored.
Keyboard Navigation
Arrow keys cycle through feature sections. Enter activates. Focus-visible indicators throughout. Fully operable without a mouse.
Mobile Responsive
Hover becomes tap on touch devices. Split-panel collapses to an accordion pattern. Same completion logic, adapted for smaller screens.
Single HTML File
No build tools, no framework dependencies. One HTML file with Tailwind CDN. Upload to any LMS, embed in any page, or run standalone.
Completion Gate
Progress bar tracks which sections have been explored. "Continue" button only activates after all features are visited. Real engagement, verified.
Try It
Live demo
Hover over the feature labels on the left to reveal contextual content on the right. On mobile, tap to expand. Try exploring all sections to see the completion gate in action.
Demo URL will be updated once the prototype is deployed. SCORM/xAPI reporting disabled in standalone mode.
The Interaction Flow
How the pattern works
Feature Labels Load
Large typographic labels appear on the left panel with a stagger animation. Each label represents a feature category. The right panel shows a default welcome state.
Hover Reveals Content
On hover (or tap on mobile), the right panel transitions to show contextual content for that feature. Counter-fade dims the other labels to draw focus. An xAPI "experienced" statement fires.
Progress Accumulates
A progress bar at the bottom fills as sections are explored. Each visited section gets a visual tick. The learner can revisit sections freely in any order.
Completion Unlocks
Once all sections are explored, the "Continue" button activates and SCORM sends a "completed" status to the LMS. The learner proved they explored the product, not just clicked through it.
Skills Demonstrated
Service Offering
Build this for your team
This interaction pattern is available as a customisable template or as part of a full software onboarding package. Every build includes LMS integration, accessibility testing, and handover documentation.
Interactive Demo Builder
Single interaction widget customised to your software product. SCORM or xAPI. Branded to your design system.
From $1,500
Software Onboarding Package
Interactive demo plus full onboarding module. Assessment, scenario practice, and knowledge check included.
From $4,000
Reusable Template
The hover-reveal interaction as a customisable template. Swap in your content, upload to your LMS. Available in the store.
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