Introduction
Creating engaging and effective web and mobile apps on Cogniss requires an understanding of the Activity components within Cogniss Creator.
An Activity is a single experience your users go through in your app. It can be anything from a single screen of content, a collection of multiple screens of content, to an interactive game or VR experience.
An Activity typically consists of three essential components that contribute to a common structure:
Start screen: The launch screen or initial interface that introduces an Activity to the user.
Content screen: This forms the core of an Activity, encompassing the body of information or interactive elements presented to the user.
Feedback screen: The concluding screen that provides feedback, assessment or summary based on the user's interaction within an Activity.
Start screen overview
Introduction
The Start screen, also known as the Launch screen, is the first screen that introduces users to the Activity they are about to engage with. It plays a vital role in setting expectations for users by providing an informative introduction.
Additionally, this screen is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company's brand using a custom background image or color.
You have the option to add Start screens to any Activity in your app, but first, you need to enable them to make them visible.
How to add a Start screen to your Activity
Find your app in Creator
Go to the Content tab and locate the specific Activity
Scroll down the page and click on Enable Start screen
From this section, you can also add a Feature Header image and customize this according to the size you need
How to customize the Start screen header (mobile app only)
Find your app in Creator
Go to the Content tab and locate the specific Activity
Click on Enable Start screen and upload a custom Feature Header image
Note: All Header images will be displayed in their default size. Click to enable (Mobile) Use a large feature header image from the same page to display a larger Header image.
How to customize the background on the Start screen (web app only)
Find your app in Creator
Go to Style > Activity Start and Feedback screen > Click to enable (Web) Use new layout with background
In the same section, add a background color or upload an image.
Note: Any configuration you make to the background color and image here will apply to all of your Activities
Alternatively, you can configure your individual Start screen background color or image here: Content > specific Activity settings > Start and Feedback screen
Start screen standard layout without a background image:
Start screen with a background image:
Content screen overview
Introduction
The Content screen serves as the central component of an Activity. It encompasses a diverse range of content types, including text, images, and videos, which are strategically organized to deliver a cohesive and engaging experience.
The Cogniss platform contains various Content Activity templates which you can use to display your content, depending on the type of user experiences you want to create.
For more information on some popular templates, see below:
How to customize the background (for Content and Survey template - web apps only)
First, go to Content > a specific Activity > Click to enable Custom Background
In the same section, edit the background color or upload an image
Save changes, go to your app, and check the Activity content
Feedback screen overview
Introduction
The Feedback screen serves as the final interaction point between your user and an Activity. On this screen, you can provide valuable feedback, assessment results or a summary based on the user's engagement and performance. This screen aims to encapsulate the user's experience and provide closure to their journey within an Activity or application.
One of the primary purposes of this concluding screen is to offer feedback on the user's performance. You can evaluate the user's actions, progress and achievements throughout an Activity, providing a comprehensive summary. This feedback can take various forms:
Text content
CML* user question-response feedback
Score feedback
In-app virtual rewards feedback such as badges, XP, and in-app currency.
To learn more about how to add a Feedback screen to your Activity, please read the following articles:
How to customize the background on the Feedback screen (web app only)
First, go to Style > Activity Start and Feedback screen > Click to enable New layout with background
In the same section, add a background color or upload an image.
Note: Any background configuration here will apply to all of your Activities in the app
Alternatively, you can configure your individual Feedback background color or image from Content > the specific Activity > Start and Feedback screen
Save changes, go to your app, and check the Activity's Feedback screen