2024 Back to School Handbook - RK Leads

Are you an "RK Lead" or Supervisor of the RoboKind program? We've created a simple back-to-school guide to help support getting things up and running for SY '24-'25!

1. Encourage your tech team and educators to update your Robot & Companion App on all devices!

    1. The robot should be on software version 3.7.1
    2. The app should be on software version 5.2.1. When the app is opened, it should read PROD 352 in the bottom right corner. 

Here's an article detailing how to update your robot AND companion app

We will be contacting your IT team to help push the App update! If it's still not updated by back to school, let us know. 

2. Deliver robot(s) & device(s) to your team!

    1. Here's a sample document to track your robot and devices

 

3. Clean up RK Central! 

We totally understand teams shift with the start of the school year. 

    1. Click here to learn how to add or deactivate educators
    2. Click here to roster or deactivate students

 

4. Encourage your educators to join the NEW (and free😀) RoboKind Community!

We're using a platform called Circle.SO to engage educators across all of our partners. They'll have access to webinars, each other, and of course the RoboKind team!

    1. Click here to learn more about the RoboKind Community. 

 

5. Schedule Professional Learning!

Your PSM will inform you if you have any PL to schedule. If so, use this form to submit potential dates

 

6. Confirm your implementation gameplan with your PSM! 

There's a lot going on and we're here to help. If you need help with any of the above or anything else, use the following links to meet with:

  • Stephen - Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
  • Lisa - South Carolina, North Carolina
  • Hedge - Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, California, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Alaska
  • Jenn - Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, International

 

7. Watch the Back to School Webinar hosted on RoboKind Facebook!

On August 27th, 4:00PM-4:30PM ET head over to the RoboKind Facebook! We'll be joined by RK facilitators sharing best tips and tricks on how to start the school year strong💪