Versions Compared

Version Old Version 4 New Version Current
Changes made by

Jessica Redcay

Joshua Jach

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

...

  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”

  3. Status
    colourPurple
    titlePlease note
    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. Access the platform via:

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.

...

image-20241220-020644.png

  • 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.

...

  • 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.

image-20241220-021857.png

image-20241220-022048.png

  • Tap “Student”

image-20241220-021355.png

  • 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.

image-20241220-021708.png

  • 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.

image-20241220-022406.png

  • 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.

    image-20241220-022854.png

...

image-20241220-025849.png

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.

image-20241220-030332.png

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.

image-20241220-032039.png

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.

image-20241220-032452.png

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.

...

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

...

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

  • Cannot edit main user profile