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We are excited to announce the Internal Release of our new RoboKind platform and Web Demo for RoboKind Phonics! 🔤 The release will happen on December 20, 2024, and team members will have early access to explore and provide feedback. Externally, users can explore a demo or sample lesson.

Here is a link to the different stages of development defined.

  • Internal Preview: is a pre-pilot release for RoboKind staff, allowing internal teams to test usability and ensure readiness.

  • Web Demo: An online tool to showcase a sample lesson to prospective teachers, with an invitation to join the waitlist. Upon Free Beta and Full Release, the demo will prompt sign-ups.

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Teacher’s Directions and Preview of Student View: Lesson steps and directions will appear in the Teacher View. In addition, as the teacher, you can preview the Student View for each step.

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Lesson Navigation Tools:

  • Thumbnails: (View what is coming next) In later versions hold the thumb to time hop in the lesson- does not work during the assessment)

  • Back and New Arrow Buttons: Move student’s view during the lesson.

  • Thumbnail Button: In future versions this will hide the thumbnails on the side to display a larger screen if preferred.

  • Join Code: The Join Code is conveniently displayed throughout the lesson, in case students need to reconnect or join late.

  • End Lesson: End the lesson when needed

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Concept Art: Update Virtual Avatar- Jemi

Robot Button:

  • Our Virtual Avatar is not included yet because it is still being revised. We have made multiple revisions, but we have another one.

  • In later versions, tap the robot button to prompt updated Virtual Avatar Teaching Assistant.

  • In the lesson plan pdf, look for the robot head icon. When you see this icon, press the robot button to have the Virtual Avatar speak to the students.

Dance Break:

  • In later versions, tap the dance break to prompt updated Virtual Avatar to provide students with a brain break when needed.

Please Note: At the Supplemental Phonics for Teacher, we are only including one Virtual Avatar (Jemi), we will not provide a choice at this stage.

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Lesson Tips Button:

  • Tap the Lesson Tips Button

  • This pop-up allows the teacher to tap to hear the pronunciation of the sound.

  • Tips about the pronunciation of the target sound are provided.

  • There is a scrollbar to expand and view additional information.

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Class List Button:

  • Tap the Class List Button

  • You will see a pop-up of your class list

  • When student tap done on a mini-game during a lesson then it will show a checkmark next to their name.

  • In later versions, we will show if the students answered the questions correctly or incorrectly when students complete the assessment.

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  • You can view all menus, but editing is not functional.

  • The minutes on the Student Page RoboKind Central are not functional.

Feedback and Thoughts

We value your input! A dedicated Confluence page has been set up for internal feedback and discussion:

  • Share your thoughts and suggestions.

  • Report any bugs or usability issues.

Access the Feedback Page: Link to Feedback Page

Next Steps

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Explore the platforms (RoboKind App in Web Browser and RoboKind Central Beta) starting evening of 12/20.

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Use the provided resources and contribute your feedback.

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Stay tuned for updates from the product team.

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