Customizing Resources Using Google Drive in VEXcode VR

Editing or sharing VEXcode VR Activities, as well as other resources from the Teacher Portal using Google Drive, can be accomplished in a few easy steps by using ‘Make a copy.’


How to use ‘Make a copy’ for a VEXcode VR Google Doc or Google Sheet

Ensure you are logged into your Google account, and open the Google Doc or Google Sheet you would like to edit or share.

For this example, the Basketball Drills VEXcode VR Activity will be used. To learn more about VEXcode VR Activities, view this article

Google Drive save option in the VEXcode VR project window

Open the activity and select ‘File.’

Google Drive menu showing Make a copy for duplicating a VEXcode VR resource

Select ‘Make a copy.’

Google Drive menu option to rename a VEXcode VR project

Rename the document if you choose.

Playground toolbar showing where to access customized Google Drive resources in VEXcode VR

Select ‘My Drive’ as the folder location and then select ‘OK’ to save a copy of the activity to your Google Drive.

VEXcode VR workspace showing the Playground and toolbar options for managing project resources with Google Drive

This new copy can use all of your Google Document features, such as editing and sharing.

Google Classroom assignment with VEXcode VR resources attached from Google Drive

Note: Some Classroom Management Systems like Google Classroom will automatically prompt you to make a copy.

Some example resources

Google Drive options for renaming, copying, and deleting a VEXcode VR project

You can use the procedures above to ‘Make a copy' of many different resources. Some examples include:

File menu showing Save to your device and Save to Google Drive options in VEXcode VR

  • Email Home - VEXcode VR: another great example of a resource found in the Teacher Portal. This can save countless hours by having all the pertinent information already created for parents. By using ‘Make a copy,’ you can customize it for each class!

For more information about the educator resources provided to support VEXcode VR, view this article.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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