ANIMAL ISLAND B084P3VP2T Aila Virtual Preschool Learning System User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ANIMAL ISLAND
Table of Contents
User Manual
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VERSION 3.1
Feature Overview
4 Three (3) Modes of Learning and Curriculum
5 AILA Sit & Play Setup
6 Step 1: Charging
7 Step 2: Powering On
8 Step 3: Connecting to Wi-Fi
9 Step 4: Review Data and Privacy Policy
10 Step 5: Start Playing Content in Broadcast Mode
The AILA For Parents Mobile App Setup
Step 1: Download the AILA For Parents Mobile App
Step 2: Pair the Device with the AILA For Parents Mobile App
Using the AILA For Parents Mobile App
Start a Learning Session
Lullaby Mode
Check-In
Send Media
Review and Rate the Learning Session
View Past Learning Sessions
Remote Power Off
AILA Control and Settings
Tips and Tricks
Safety Information
Feature Overview
- DMAI’s cognitive A.I. algorithms are designed to deliver the right content at the right time, allowing any child to learn by visual, auditory, and active engagement.
- No Ads. No Junk. No Curation Needed. H A robust and fun early preschool curriculum with our original series, Animal Island Learning Adventure (AILA).
- FREE content upgrades, no subscription required.
- An intuitive parent mobile app that connects parents to their child’s learning and allows parents to check on their little one.
- Three (3) Modes of Learning: Broadcast for exposure, Learning Sessions for personalized content, and Lullaby for quiet time.
Three (3) Modes of Learning and Curriculum
Broadcast Mode
The default mode of your AILA Sit & Play. Broadcast mode plays learning
content continuously, supporting a spiraled learning approach, by providing
iterative exposure of key preschool concepts, following the scope and sequence
of the early preschool curriculum.
Learning Session Mode
When your child is ready to learn, start a Learning Session with the AILA For
Parents mobile app. The session will begin once the current video finishes.
This mode is at the heart of your child’s personalized learning experience.
Learning Sessions are stand-alone instructional units running approximately 15
minutes, designed to help build a child’s ability to pay attention. During
learning sessions, AILA assesses your toddler’s level of engagement,
determined by physical, emotional, and auditory reactions, and uses that input
to customize future sessions, delivering the right content at the right time.
Lullaby Mode
In this mode, curated content is provided for quiet time.
Key Concepts
Each day (each session) is focused on a key concept such as letters, numbers,
colors, or shapes, and each week is built around a theme. Each concept is
introduced through a song and reinforced with videos highlighting different
characters and showcasing interactive play. Daily stories expand the learning
of key concepts, social-emotional learning (SEL), and/or the theme of the
week. Each video is developed with an eye towards cultivating STEAM and the 4
Cs of the 21st Century skills in a toddler-friendly format. AILA provides
toddlers with repeated exposure to key concepts and skills, which is not only
important in terms of mastering the skills, but AILA also takes the child’s
preferences and learning styles into consideration through its unique
algorithm.
Curriculum
The AILA Sit & Play curriculum focuses on supporting literacy, numeracy, and
vocabulary skills. Integrated with this core curriculum, the interactions with
the onscreen characters also support “soft skills” such as social-emotional
skills, problem-solving skills, communication, collaboration, creativity, and
critical thinking.
Literacy Skills
Letter Awareness: All twenty-six letters of the alphabet with their
corresponding sounds, syllables and rhymes leading to elementary phonics
patterns and sight words. Narrative Awareness: With immersive storybooks,
toddlers gain an understanding of narrative as both fun and instructional,
essential for preschool readiness. Print Awareness: Understanding that print
is read from left to right and top to bottom and knowing that words consist of
letters and that spaces appear between words.
Numeracy Skills
Number Awareness: Recognizing and counting the numbers 1-10, and applying to
size and quantity. Concept Awareness: Understanding size, shape, and quantity
as a foundation for problem-solving skills.
Vocabulary
Awareness: Key vocabulary words utilizing initial letter sounds to help
toddlers to-wards their goal of learning 1000 unique words by age three.
Soft Skills
STEAM: Colors, Shapes, Observation, and Exploration Social-Emotional Skills:
Friendship Skills, Managing Emotions, Problem-Solving, and Skills for
Learning. 4C’s: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and
Creativity.
Additional Features
Songs: Sing-along songs, along with original songs that reinforce letters,
numbers, shapes, and colors. Lullabies: For winding down the day or for quiet
times.
AILA Setup
Step 1: C
charging the Device
Only use the included 5V/2A power adapter and charging cable. It will take 2
to 3 hours to fully charge the device. Once fully charged, the device has up
to 4 hours of battery life. (Please only charge using a wall power outlet.)
Note: If the device is completely drained, we recommend charging the
device overnight.
Step 2: P
powering on the Device
Hold the Power Button for 3 seconds to power on the device. To power off, hold
the Power Button for 3 seconds.
Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Step 3:
Connect the AILA Sit & Play to Wi-Fi
Connect your AILA Sit & Play to your home Wi-Fi for important updates, new
content, and to pair with the AILA For Parents mobile app. Once connected to
your Wi-Fi, AILA Sit & Play will automatically connect the next time it is
used. AILA Sit & Play comes preloaded with the virtual preschool learning
system. The initial content can be played offline in the default broadcast
mode, but a Wi-Fi connection is required to start a Learning Session or to
download new content.
Step 4: R
View Data and Privacy Policy
After clicking the link to our Data & Privacy policy, press the next arrow to
continue onto the next screen for your review. The Data & Privacy Policy can
also be found on our website
(www.animalisland.us).
Step 5: P
lay Content in Broadcast Mode
After continuing to review each screen and pressing the next arrow, your
device will begin playing content in the default Broadcast mode. Broadcast
mode plays learning content continuously, supporting a spiraled learning
approach, by providing iterative exposure of key preschool concepts, following
the scope and sequence of the early preschool curriculum.
Step 1: D
download the AILA For Parents Mobile App
Download the AILA For Parents mobile app onto your smartphone. Available via
the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: P
air the AILA Sit & Play with the AILA For Parents Mobile App
To pair the AILA For Parents mobile app with your AILA Sit & Play, both
devices need to be connected to Wi-Fi.
QR Code and Device Serial Number can be found in settings. Home Button ➝ AILA
Control Icon ➝ Settings ➝ About Device.Using the AILA For Parents Mobile App
Main Features:
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Control 3 Modes of Learning:
Broadcast for exposure, Learning Sessions for personalized content, and Lullaby for quiet time. -
Check-In on your little one while AILA Sit & Play is in use.
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Send Media from your smartphone directly to the AILA Sit & Play (Mister Goose delivers your pictures/videos as “mail” to your little one).
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Review and rate your toddler’s learning session.
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View Past Learning Sessions.
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Monitor screen time and device settings.
Start a Learning Session
While the default mode is broadcast when your toddler is ready to learn, start
a learning session with the AILA For Parents mobile app. The learning session
will start once the current video finishes. During learning sessions, our
cognitive AI personalizes future sessions based on your child’s level of
engagement as determined by physical, emotional, and auditory reactions.
Each session, a stand-alone instructional unit designed to run approximately
15 minutes, the recommended amount of time for toddlers per day, follows our
scope and sequence while our cognitive AI algorithm personalizes subsequent
learning sessions.
You may stop a Learning Session by pressing the red square to return to the
default Broadcast mode. If a Learning Session is stopped, the session is not
recorded and a Learning Session Completed summary is not provided. To pause a
Learning Session, simply press the On/Off button once on the device. To
resume, press the On/Off button again.
Start a Learning Session
Parents can easily switch to Lullaby mode from the default Broadcast mode.
Lullaby Mode:
Content is curated for quiet time.
Check-In
There is a built-in camera on the AILA Sit & Play, which acts as a fun monitor
while your toddler is using AILA Sit & Play. Check-in on your little one
anytime, anywhere on your mobile device while using the AILA For Parents
mobile app.
To activate the Check-In feature, tap the “Check-In” icon to turn on the
camera on AILA Sit & Play and enjoy seeing and hearing your little one. The
Check-In feature is unavailable when AILA Sit & Play is not in use.
Send Media
Sending media to your toddler is a feature in the AILA For Parents mobile app,
allowing parents to send pictures and videos directly to the AILA Sit & Play
to further enhance the learning experience for their toddler. Mister Goose
delivers your pictures and videos as mail to your child.
Select a photo or video by pressing “Gallery” on the Send Media screen, which
will allow parents to choose from the album on their mobile phone to send to
the AILA Sit & Play for the toddler to receive.
Choose “Camera” on the Send Media screen to use your mobile phone’s camera to
snap a photo to be sent to the AILA Sit & Play for the toddler to
receive.
Review and Rate the Learning Session
Once a Learning Session is completed, you will receive a push notification on
your mobile phone. Click on the notification to open the AILA For Parents
mobile app and view the Learning Session Completed screen where you will
receive a summary of the content and curriculum delivered during each Learning
Session. Each message summarizes the scope and sequence of the session
curriculum—ABCs, 123s, Colors, Shapes, Vocabulary, Storybooks, Songs, Soft
Skills, and more. You will also be able to Rate the Session. Based on this
feedback, content for the next sessions are curated accordingly.
Note: Please ensure your mobile device has notifications enabled for the
AILA For Parents mobile app in order to receive the notification to rate the
session.
After rating the session, the mobile app will return to the home screen while
the device continues playing content in the default Broadcast mode. You can
choose to start a new Learning Session.
View Past Learning
Sessions
Navigate to the menu and person “Past Learning Sessions” to see your toddler’s
past learning sessions.
Remote Power Off
Navigate to the menu and press “Turn Sit & Play Off” and confirm to power off
the device remotely.
AILA Control
On the home screen, tap the AILA Control app icon for the Device Control and Settings.
From AILA Control, parents and caregivers can perform the following functions:
- Start a Learning Session
- Turn on Lullaby Mode
- Review Learning Sessions
AILA Sit & Play does need to be connected to Wi-Fi to use Device Control.
Settings
Tap on the Settings icon to access the following settings:
• Wi-Fi
• Display
Change brightness, adjust sleep and shutdown settings
• Date & Time
• About Device
Access QR Code for pairing with mobile app (AILA For Parents) Check for app
and firmware updates Factory reset
Tips and Tricks
1. Pausing the Session
Simply press the Power Button once. To resume, press the Power Button again.
The session will resume from where it was paused.
2. Home Button
Press Home Button to go to the Home Screen and AILA Control.
3. W i-Fi Settings
On the Home Screen, tap the AILA Control icon and then theSettings icon.
4. QR Code
To locate the QR Code to pair with the AILA For Parents mobile app, press the
Home Button followed by the AILA Control icon and then the Settings icon.
Home Button ➝ AILA Control Icon ➝ Settings ➝ About Device ➝ QR Code.
5. Volume Control
Adjust the volume with the volume control button on the back of the device.
Important Safety Information
Read all the important safety information and the following warnings before
setup or use of the AILA Sit & Play. Failing to do so may cause injury.
Throughout these instructions, you will see the symbol followed by WARNING,
CAUTION, or NOTICE. These terms have different levels of meaning as outlined
below. Please read and understand these terms and the information that appears
after them before using your AILA Sit & Play.
WARNING: Warns you about incorrect use of the device that could result in
serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Cautions you about incorrect use of the device that could result
in personal injury or damage to the device or accessories.
NOTICE: Informs you about incorrect use of the device that could result
in damage to the device or accessories. The AILA Sit & Play and the included
accessories are not toys. Adult supervision is required. Adults should
routinely check the device. If there is any damage or broken parts, remove the
device from use.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock when you use this device:
• Please disconnect the power adapter during a lightning storm. There may be a
risk of electric shock from lightning.
• To minimize the risk of damage to the device, only use the included USB Type
C cable.
• Do not use the power supply if it has damaged, split, or broken cords or
wires.
• Make sure that the power adapter is fully inserted into the wall outlet.
WARNING: The AILA Sit & Play contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery, or the combustion of the
ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your device. If
battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with the skin. If contact occurs,
immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a
battery comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with
water and see a doctor. To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock, vibration or liquids.
• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.
• Do not dispose of battery in a fire.
WARNING: The AILA Sit & Play can emit radio waves that can affect the
operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
• Do not operate AILA Sit & Play within 9 inches of a pacemaker.
CAUTION: When using the AILA Sit & Play, set the volume at a safe level.
Setting the volume too high may harm or damage your hearing.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Antimony
Oxide (Antimony trioxide), which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer and Bisphenol A (BPA) which is known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
System and Accessories Precautions and Maintenance
Do not disassemble or try to repair the AILA SIt & Play or accessories. Doing
so may damage them.
Do not store the AILA Sit & Play in a humid place, or in any location where it
may contact moisture, dirt, dust, lint or any other foreign material.
Do not drop, or otherwise abuse the AILA Sit & Play. Doing so may damage the
LCD screen or other critical components.
Make sure all connections to the AILA Sit & Play are made carefully and
inserted into the correct location only.
When disconnecting any plugs from the AILA Sit & Play or wall outlet, always
carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord.
Do not expose the AILA Sit & Play or accessories to extreme heat or cold. The
LCD may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD
will deteriorate at a high temperature. Take care not to expose the AILA Sit
& Play to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
The LCD screen may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to
protect the display from scratches and stains.
Do not spill liquids on the AILA Sit & Play or accessories. If liquids get
into the device, do not charge the device.
Power Adapter Precautions
Please read and follow the precautions listed below when setting up and using
the AILA Sit & Play. Failure to do so may result in damage to your device or
accessories.
Plug the USB Type C Cable and a USB power adapter into an easily accessible
standard wall outlet near your AILA Sit & Play.
Do not expose the power adapter or AILA Sit & Play to extreme heat.
Do not expose the power adapter or AILA Sit & Play to any type of liquid or
high humidity.
The power adapter including the USB Type C cable are not intended to be used
as a toy, and should be handled by adults only.
Cleaning the System
NOTICE: If the screen becomes dirty, please clean it using a soft clean
cloth, such as a lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth. If the outside of the AILA
Sit & Play comes into contact with liquids, wipe clean with a soft, slightly
damp cloth (use water only).
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: 2AU9S-X4C-US21
Model Number: X4C-US21
Input: DC5V/2A MAX
Operating temperature:0-40 C
This product conforms to the Safety Requirements of ASTM F963.
FCC statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly
approved by the manufacture could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement
Certification information (SAR)
This device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio
waves
established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA).
The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue.
Device types:
X4C-US21(FCC ID: 2AU9S-X4C-US21) has also been tested against this SAR limit.
During the product certification period, according to this standard report
test, the highest SAR value reported to the FCC when the device is in use It
is 1.018 w/kg.
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the edge of the
device kept 0mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use accessories that maintain a 0mm separation distance between
the user’s body and the edge of the device.
WARRANTY
Your AILA Sit & Play has a standard Limited Warranty.
Please contact us at info@animalisland.us for
more information.
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