IMPACT Launch FAQs by Code Ninjas https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch en-us 2023-04-26 23:01:31 UTC 2024-06-30 06:06:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png How long is the Absorb Training? Does it cover all the belts? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2525965070 The Absorb training will take no more than one hour total.  

The training covers the IMPACT Tool and Curriculum, and does not go into the content of each individual belt. 

Unlike the existing curriculum, the new curriculum does not require Senseis to have completed every single activity in order to assist ninjas. As long as they have completed the training modules on Absorb, and understand how to use the platform tools, they will be able to support ninjas on IMPACT. We on the education team encourage the process of "learning alongside the kids".  
]]> 2023-03-21 19:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2525965070 Sign up for Absorb Trainings! cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569433866 https://codeninjas.myabsorb.com/#/catalog/416be4ee-d03a-49fc-bac2-302fdb2cb456]]> 2023-04-26 23:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569433866 Is there an admin override for the lockout the Quest for either a given level or for the entire belt in case a Sensei or CD believes the platform incorrectly failed the ninjas Quest attempt(s)? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569434778 There is not. If a Sensei or CD believes the platform incorrectly failed (has an error in code validation), a ZenDesk ticket needs to be submitted to describe the circumstances of the bug. Select "IMPACT Bugs," then "Report a Bug" so that any errors can be fixed system wide. ]]> 2023-04-26 23:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569434778 Is there some kind of push notification for a ninja when an adventure project has been graded? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569434918 No, at launch, the ninja will be able to see that their adventure project has been graded in "Messages". A Pop up notification is in the list for future features. However, we also highly encourage the Code Sensei to personally notify the ninja once an Adventure project has been graded, to provide an opportunity to connect and guide. ]]> 2023-04-26 23:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569434918 Are the Explore activities tightly coupled to the Build requirements that were not solved correctly? Or will the Explore activities cover both requirements they handled correctly and those they did not? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435203 Explore activities cover the requirements most important to the Build, which may include those that the Ninja handled correctly and incorrectly. ]]> 2023-04-26 23:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435203 When fixing issues in the Build Activity can you fix and check an issue one at a time without any consequences to your path through the level? Or does the ninja need to fix all requirements all at once and then submit for a Code Check? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435413 After the first time ninjas click "submit", the "check code" button will be enabled. Ninjas can fix and check an issue one at a time without any consequences by clicking "check code". ]]> 2023-04-26 23:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435413 Will ninjas be limited to how many times they can try to "test out" of a section? I worry about ninjas just doing it over and over and hoping that they eventually get it right vs just moving on to the other sections of the curriculum cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435519 Ninjas will have 2 chances to pass the Quest, after which they will be directed to the learn it path. Please view the Absorb training modules for more detailed information about the personalized learning paths. ]]> 2023-04-26 23:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435519 Where can we report bugs? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435695 Before reporting a bug, please do the following:

- Clear cache and refresh (we are constantly updating IMPACT and these updates may cause small loading errors).
- Try on an incognito tab.
- View the platform in full screen by pressing F11.
- look at all of the available resources linked in this Padlet to find similar issues.
- Check the IMPACT known issues Padlet for already reported bugs and possible temporary workaround solutions


If the issue is not answered, ask on the Sensei Discord or Work Place about a certain issue. If it is a bug, a Home Office representative will ask you to submit a ZenDesk ticket.

- Bugs should be reported via ZenDesk.
- Select IMPACT Bugs for platform bugs. Include as much information as possible, including ninja username, center location, screenshots of issue, and attempted solutions. 
- Select IMPACT Curriculum Errors for curriculum bugs. Include as much information as possible, including the level, activity type, and step.]]> 2023-04-26 23:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569435695 Why isn't the Solve activity letting me pass? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569439190 Restart the activity (top right corner) so that the correct starter code loads. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and change only the code that fixes the bug specified. Remind the ninja to check the hint. Any other unnecessary adjustments will lead the code to be incorrect.]]> 2023-04-26 23:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569439190 MVP & Phase 2 Features cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569439521 IMPACT MVP and Phase 2 Features.pdf]]> 2023-04-26 23:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569439521 IMPACT Sensei Reference sheet cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569442733 IMPACT Sensei Reference Sheet.pdf]]> 2023-04-26 23:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569442733 White Belt Tracking Sheet cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569443347 WB Progress Tracking Sheet.pdf]]> 2023-04-26 23:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569443347 White Belt Projects Planning Doc cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569443667 White Belt Planning Documents.pdf]]> 2023-04-26 23:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569443667 IMPACT Standards Alignment pdf cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569444223 Code Ninjas CS Standards Alignment.pdf]]> 2023-04-26 23:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2569444223 Transition Tracker cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570706234 IMPACT Tracker.xlsx]]> 2023-04-27 17:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570706234 My Studio Instructions cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570706728 MyStudio Instructions.pdf]]> 2023-04-27 17:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570706728 View the "Getting ready for Launch" IMPACT Short on WP or the Sensei Discord Channel! cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570708782 2023-04-27 17:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570708782 Code Block Search function cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570714441 2023-04-27 17:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570714441 Transition Plan cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570715032 GDP to IMPACT Transition Plan.pdf]]> 2023-04-27 17:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570715032 Known Issues cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570716994 https://padlet.com/cn_edu/IMPACT]]> 2023-04-27 17:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570716994 How will Unity Belts be submitted? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570723611 All curriculum and processes remain unchanged. Unity belt projects will be submitted through the dojo.]]> 2023-04-27 17:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570723611 IMPACT Log-in Info cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570726387 The magic word for reset progress button: awesomeninja]]> 2023-04-27 17:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570726387 Brand new ninjas cannot log in cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570729171 Delete their usernames on MyStudio, then re-add them and recheck them in. ]]> 2023-04-27 17:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570729171 After checking a ninja in, Ninjas are not able to log into IMPACT! cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570729266 There is sometimes a very slight delay (no more than 10 seconds) between checking in and IMPACT access activating. Refresh, clear the cache, and try logging in again. ]]> 2023-04-27 17:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570729266 Multi-center Sensei Access cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570736181
Currently, a personnel (e.g. sensei, CD, owner) can only be assigned to one center for IMPACT.  IMPACT only allows a account to see one center's ninja projects. They would have to log in to a different Sensei Account to view the other center's ninja projects.

Each unique login (email address) is assigned to one specific center in IMPACT at this time. If an email account is added in MS for multiple centers, then the first center that the email gets added to, that's the center the account will be able to view.

Work Around: If you add a "+1" before the "@" on a gmail account, it goes to the same email but is recognized as a different account. ex: craig+1@gmail.com


]]> 2023-04-27 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570736181 Sharing completed projects cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570746953 Currently, the only way to view submitted projects is for the Sensei to pull them up from the Sensei Portal. Ninjas will be able to show and share projects in future releases.]]> 2023-04-27 17:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570746953 If a Sensei is already in My Studio, How can they get Sensei Portal access? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570770163 If a user is already in MyStudio, they have to be removed and readded. They will be able to keep their passwords and data.]]> 2023-04-27 18:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570770163 What if we have more than 10 on staff? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570771461 Since My Studio has a 10 account limit, we do recommend that if you have more than that amount on staff, one account is created as a "center sensei" account which can be shared by multiple senseis. They can each log in to IMPACT on their own devices to the same account. 


]]> 2023-04-27 18:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570771461 text to speech immersive reader cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570780687 2023-04-27 18:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570780687 The gray color is showing up as black in the Pixel Art Editor cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570789551 The default transparent color shows up as "gray" but is actually transparent. If a ninja would like to use gray, there are several purple shades that can act as gray.]]> 2023-04-27 18:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570789551 Where can I find solutions for Build and Solve activities? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570918497 The Sensei Portal has solutions for Build and Solve activities along with guiding questions and pro tips. Senseis will use the Support section to pull up the appropriate resources to support the ninja. The solutions for Build and Solve activities are for the Sensei to view while supporting the ninja, and not to be provided to ninjas as an “answer key” . Ninjas may have slight variations in code parameters. ]]> 2023-04-27 20:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2570918497 When grading games in impact, is there a checklist for what things need to be on the game? cn_edu https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2591645486 By the time the project gets to you in the Sensei Portal, it has already passed the automatic validation. Therefore, you do not have to look specifically for the code requirements and check it against that level. However, we do recommend that you play the game to make sure it makes sense, and is not just putting the minimum required code blocks to pass auto-validation. The check list is in the Sensei Grading portal, and we ask that Senseis do check the game for creativity and a project that has a beginning, middle, and end. In the Sensei Portal, there is a list of main concepts and general tips that Senseis might use to guide a ninja as they're working on an adventure. I also recommend checking out the IMPACT training on Absorb as it covers Sensei Reviews in a much more detailed way.]]> 2023-05-15 17:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cn_edu/impactlaunch/wish/2591645486