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This software is in an Early Access testing phase, and certain features may be incomplete or may not function as expected. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine the final version, though updates and support may be limited during this period. By using this software, you acknowledge it is provided "as is" for evaluation purposes.

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Resources

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  • Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/Z8OHf9ZnE3E Access: RoboKind users will receive a welcome email with instructions to set up their password

    • In the video, please disregard the part about receiving an email to log-in.

  • Login Locations:

    • RoboKind App (For Use Recommendation: Works best on Desktop/Laptop Web Browser Only- However, if a desktop/laptop/Chromebook is not available then access it in a web browser on the tablet)

    • RoboKind Central Beta: http://central.beta.robokind.com

Getting Started Guide

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for Pilot

How to Get Started

Welcome to the Pilot! Lessons can be taught one-on-one, in a small group, or to a whole class.

Before You Begin: Set Up Your Account and Roster

  1. Check your email for the welcome email. (Note: Password system will be upgraded in future versions). We have pre-rostered students for you.

  2. Follow the instructions to set up your password. Once your password is set do not login on that page close the browser tab and goto the next step.

    1. Your Username will be <UserName>+preview@robokind.com

    2. Example: rkelly+preview@robokind.com

  3. Access the platform via:

Warning

Important: Do not log-in with your current RoboKind Central credentials- only log in using the username and password that we provide to you in your welcome email. If you see “Manage Customers” You are logged in with the wrong account!

Lesson Set-Up for 1:1 Sessions

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  1. Complete the onboarding by following the sign-up instructions after opening the RoboKind App.

  2. Navigate to “Ready To Go” → Tap “Teacher” → Next to “Don’t have an account?” Tap “Sign Up”

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    Please use an email to sign up that is not currently registered with RoboKind, and select a password with at least 8 characters including one capital, one symbol, and one number.

Lesson Set-Up

Web Browser: For a lesson, the teacher will need a device and each student will need a device. As a part of the pilot, it is highly recommended to use desktops/laptops/Chromebooks, but if it is not available access the app using a web browser on the tablet.

Teacher Log-In

Log-In: Log-in as a Teacher in one Web Browser.

  • Tap “Ready to Go”

  • Tap “Teacher”

  • Log-in with Email and Password

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  • Tap “Teacher”

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  • Log In with Email and Password

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  • Look at the top of the Lesson Selection Page for the Join Code.

Note

Student List does not always populate on initial login. Will be fixed in later release.

Student Log-In

Log-In: Log-in as a Student in a new Web Browser.

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  • Tap “Ready to Go”

  • Tap “Student”

  • Enter the Join Code

  • Choose Name from a List (Select one of the students- do not select demo)

Note

Student device sometimes does not enter the “Select Student Name” page. Workaround: Refresh the Student App page and try again.

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  • Tap “Student”

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  • Enter the Join Code

Note

Odd behaviors exist when join code is entered incorrectly or when a session is left.

Occasionally student name list will be blank or not load. Workaround is to refresh the browser tab and try again.

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  • Choose Name from a List

  • Select one of the students- do not select demo. In future versions, the demo is used to connect to the projector or interactive whiteboard. More information to come later.

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  • The student will see their name displayed

  • On the Teacher Side, students will have a green dot and be listed under connected when they have completed the steps previously listed.

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From the Teacher View, you have various resources available to you throughout a lesson.

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Our Virtual Avatar Teaching Assistant is not available for the pilot. When you see instructions to prompt the Virtual Avatar then please substitute by reading aloud the instructions instead.

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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

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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End of Lesson Teacher Survey:

  • We have updated the questions at the end of a lesson survey. In future versions, the data will be stored. It is not in this build

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The data from this survey is not stored yet (still under development), so please do not spend a lot of time completing this form.

Temporary Tips

  • Use browser zoom (Ctrl + mouse scroll) to adjust the app size.

    • Avoid using the full-screen button in the bottom-right corner.

  • Do not use this login on the production central.robokind.com website. Use this login only on central.beta.robokind.com.

Known Nonfunctional Items

RoboKind App

  • No onboarding process yet.

  • Only run lessons in Recommendation: At the moment, lessons run best on a desktop/laptop web browser- not ready to support mobile/tablets yet. If you experience trouble using a tablet switch to a desktop/laptop web browsed.

  • 1 Virtual Avatar Teaching Assistant (At the Supplemental Phonics for Teacher Level, we include only one Virtual Avatar) - This is not included in the pilot

  • Teacher surveys do not save responses yet.

  • Lesson data does get saved however reports on RK Central are not functional

  • Log Out button is disabledhas an error. (Workaround is to refresh the browser page)

  • Various Features are not included in this version , but will be added later.

RoboKind Central Beta

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

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

  • Cannot edit main user profile