V6 FLIPTIONARY

Created by Josh Ball, Modified on Fri, 26 Sep at 10:57 AM by Josh Ball

FLIPTIONARY

Learn the Language of FLIP

Welcome to the FLIPTIONARY—a guide to the unique terminology used within the FLIP platform. Whether you're a new user or an experienced admin, this reference will help you better understand FLIP's content structure, navigation tools, and user roles.


Core Content Structure

TermDefinition
ChannelThe largest content container in FLIP. Visually displayed as a horizontal rectangle with a customizable icon. Channels can be branded with your organization’s color.
RowA container that holds Folders or Decks. Rows are the second-largest structure and should have a descriptive title. They organize the visual layout of content within Channels.
FolderA Folder holds one or more Decks. Visually represented by a square with a color and an icon. A full-bleed image can also be added. Best used to group related Decks together.
DeckA Deck is a collection of Cards, represented by a vertical rectangle with rounded edges. Each Deck has a title, color, and icon, and may include a full-bleed image as a cover.
CardThe smallest content unit in FLIP. Cards can contain media, assessments, and actions. Each Card has the option to add a front cover, the front is static, and the back scrolls for more detailed content. 
Card LineThe complete set of Cards within a Deck.
Card CoverThe front (non-scrollable) side of a Card. Can contain either full-bleed or half-card images.
CardThe scrollable default side of the Card. Best for extended content (limit around 3,000 characters).
Deck CoverThe visual front of the Deck, made up of its color, icon, and title. An optional full-bleed image can be added.
Deck Line SearchA tool to search across Decks within a specific Deck Line.
IndexA slide-up menu within a Deck that lists all Cards in a Deck.
Index SectionA collapsible category within the Index that contains grouped Cards.

Navigation & Interactions

TermDefinition
Deck NavigationA set of icons at the bottom of a Deck used to interact with its content.
Index IconOpens the Deck index from anywhere in the Deck.
Left ArrowMoves to the previous Card in the Card Line.
Right ArrowMoves to the next Card in the Card Line.
Flip IconFlips the current Card to reveal its back.
Close ButtonCloses the Deck view.
Flip a CardThe action of turning a Card from front to back.

Search & Discovery

TermDefinition
Global SearchA platform-wide search tool to find Cards and Decks. Accessible from the search bar on every screen.
LibraryThe visual display of all content available to the user. Accessed via the Library icon.
HomeThe main landing area that displays custom Decks, Certifications, My Content, Competitions, and Dynamic Content.

Dynamic Content & Special Features

TermDefinition
Dynamic ContentCategories such as In Progress, New, and Recommended that dynamically appear on the Homepage based on user activity.
PromoA banner that links to internal or external content. Can be placed in the Library, Homepage, or a specific Channel.
CompetitionA gamified feature where users earn points for actions and appear on leaderboards. Can be team-based or individual.
AssessmentA certification-mode Deck that includes question Cards. Linked to LMS, issues Certificate Cards, and supports retry attempts.
Custom IconA "+" icon on a Card allowing users to save it to a personal Deck. Located bottom-right of each Card.
Custom DeckA user-created Deck built by saving Cards via the Custom Icon. Lives in the My Favorites section.
My FavoritesA user's personal space that holds their custom Decks and saved Cards.

User & Account Management

TermDefinition
UserAn individual employee who has access to the FLIP app.
AdminA user with administrative rights to manage content and users within the FLIP app.
Admin PortalA web-based interface for admins to build content, assign access, and view reports.
User GroupA group of users linked by content permissions. Both the Card and the user must belong to the same group for visibility. Each group has a unique code and QR for distribution.
NotificationA message sent to users via email or mobile push, triggered from the Admin Portal.
Special NoticeA high-priority message that takes over the user's screen when activated.
Account SettingsThe top-right menu in the app containing user details and preferences.

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