MBMimic vs LittleSEED Student

The MBMimic is a program to use with the new Mountbatten Brailler devices that are Bluetooth enabled. The MBMimic serves the teachers, parents or blind users that want to: - chat with a Mountbatten Brailler user using his/her iOS device, - collect files from Mountbatten Brailler memory for reviewing or editing, - emboss files using the Mountbatten Brailler, - upload files to the Mountbatten Brailler. The app is designed to be accessible for visually impaired users. The MBMimic connects to one of Mountbatten Braillers available near your iOS device. List of users with subfolders allows for organizing the files in a school situation. Users can be archived to a separate list. The files imported from a connected Mountbatten Brailler can be moved between user folders, viewed, edited and shared. Requirements: - new Bluetooth enabled Mountbatten Brailler Plus, Mountbatten Brailler Pro and Mountbatten Brailler Learning System. - low-power Bluetooth 4 that can be found in iPhone 4S, 3rd generation iPad, iPad Mini and iPod 4th generation or newer devices. Important information for new users: Connecting MBMimic to Mountbatten Brailler Before you beginning connecting MBMimic to a Mountbatten Brailler, please make sure that the Brailler is turned on and paper is loaded. 1. When you turn the Mountbatten on, the Bluetooth® Smart module gets automatically activated. After two seconds the BT module sends a serial number request to the Mountbatten. 2. NO pairing is necessary. Your Mountbatten will not be listed in the Bluetooth Settings on your iDevice. 3. Run MBMimic on your iDevice. 4. In MBMimic tap on the Mountbatten tab at the bottom of the screen of your iOS device. The program will be looking for any active Mountbatten in the vicinity. After a list appears, select the unit you want to connect to. A connection screen will show up saying "Connecting to Mountbatten" 5. You should hear the Mountbatten beep several times and after a few seconds, your MBMimic will connect with the brailler. Tap Done and you will be taken to the home screen

The LittleSEED app is exclusively intended for use by students enrolled in LittleSEED classes, with access managed and authorized by respective parents in coordination with associated schools. As part of the GrapeSEED program, the LittleSEED curriculum is specifically designed for preschool-aged children, aged 36-48 months, offering early advantages. Through engaging activities, your child will learn crucial sounds, vocabulary, and communicative expressions, fostering an enjoyable learning experience. LittleSEED content is organized into 8 sets, forming an oral English Language Learner curriculum specifically tailored for children within a designated age group. Our innovative approach focuses on drawing children into learning through songs, play, and interaction, facilitating quicker English comprehension compared to traditional methods. By adhering to a natural language acquisition process, each stage of language development is introduced at the appropriate time, resulting in immediate success and reduced stress compared to grammar-based approaches. LittleSEED offers diverse teaching modalities, incorporating movements, songs, and reading to accommodate different learning styles and enhance enjoyment in learning. Supported by comprehensive teacher materials, professional training, and ongoing support, LittleSEED ensures a robust teaching process. Various teaching components and tools enrich the learning experience, including: • Home materials: Encouraging continued learning outside the classroom through printed materials like the Songbook or online content. • Vocabulary Picture Cards: Nearly 250 flashcards aid comprehension by associating cartoon illustrations with vocabulary words. • Character Stories & Ditties: Vibrantly designed characters teach English sounds through Phoneme Ditties and Character Stories. • Big Book: Featuring 16 poems to introduce multi-letter phonogram sounds using large English text. • Action Activities: Engaging activities teach vital instructions, commands, and action verbs. • Songs: Fun and engaging songs teach vocabulary, language functions, and pronunciation. Embrace an enjoyable and effective way to learn English—the GrapeSEED way!