Helpful tips to ensure that you have a great experience with EarlyBird.
Device Requirements:
EarlyBird is only available for use on iPads via the EarlyBird Education app. Make sure you have the EarlyBird iPad app downloaded to ensure proper performance.
(Our Chromebook setup guide can be found here.)
The table below provides technical requirements:
|
Tablet Device |
Technical Requirements |
|
iPads |
iPadOS 16.1 or higher |
Headsets with Microphone:
- Having headphones with a microphone is highly recommended. A key component of the screener involves recording the student speaking. Schools report that headsets are better than earbuds.
- TIP: Wrap tape around the volume button to prevent students from turning the volume down too low.
Enabling Microphone Access:
- It is important to allow the EarlyBird application to access the microphone in an iPad. Selecting “Don’t Allow” on an iPad may cause the application to freeze after the first oral response question, as shown with the robot.
Accessing the App:
NOTE: For optimal performance, please ensure that teachers are able to download the EarlyBird Screener App from the Apple App Store on iPads.
For use on iPads go to the Apple App Store to download: EarlyBird Education Version 1.5.5.
Internet Bandwidth Requirements:
- Download speed recommended: 20 Mbps or higher
- Upload speed recommended: 5 Mbps or higher
NOTE: Upload may be slow when recording a student's answer when internet bandwidth is diminished. Also, the internet speed may vary during the day – especially if there are surrounding classrooms using the internet.
How to Check internet bandwidth: https://speedof.me/index.html
Firewall/White Listing EarlyBird Websites:
Please ensure that the following Earlybird links are whitelisted:-
- http://app.earlybirdeducation.com
- https://dashboard.earlybirdeducation.com
- https://knowledgebase.earlybirdeducation.com/knowledge
- https://s3-assets.earlybirdeducation.com
- https://eb-react-screener-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
- https://api-prod.earlybirdeducation.com
- https://cognito-idp.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
- https://ios-prod.earlybirdeducation.com
Device Updates to App on iPads:
|
Device |
Update Required |
Additional Steps Required after Update: |
|
iPad |
iPadOS 16.1 or higher |
Delete and Reinstall may be required |
Accessing the Dashboard:
- For optimal performance please ensure that you are using a Chrome Browser to access the dashboard.
- Dashboard URL: https://dashboard.earlybirdeducation.com/