Teacher Portal - Educator Resources - VEXcode VR

The Teacher Portal contains resources to provide educators with the tools they need to teach with VEXcode VR.


How to Access the Teacher Portal

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To access the Teacher Portal, go to www.education.vex.com and select VEXcode VR.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the block-based coding environment, designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics, suitable for classroom and individual learning in STEM education.

Select VR Teacher Resources.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showcasing the block-based coding environment, designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics, suitable for classroom use and STEM education.

You will be directed to the login page where you will be asked to login using your VEX account. Log in if you have a VEX account. If not, select register to create an account.

This article will guide you through the process.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the block-based coding environment, designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics, suitable for classroom use and STEM education.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the Teacher Portal.


Teacher Portal Features

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The VR Teacher Portal has many resources to help you plan activities. It includes a Pacing Guide, Email Home, and VR Activity Answers.

Pacing Guide

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The Cumulative Pacing Guide gives you everything you need to plan and implement your VEXcode VR Activities.

Select Pacing Guide Google Sheets to see a complete list of all VEXcode VR Activities with valuable information for sequencing.

The Pacing Guide includes the following information:

  • Summary
  • Activity Name
  • Category (Movement, Sensors, Advanced)
  • Description
  • VR Playground to be used
  • Key programming concepts featured in the activity
  • CSTA standards that are addressed

In order to make edits or share this document, make a copy and save to your device. View the following articles to guide you through this process:

Email Home

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The Email Home can be used to communicate information about VEXcode VR Activities with student families. Select Email Home Google Doc to access an editable letter that can easily be shared with parents and mentors.

In order to make edits or share this document, make a copy and save to your device. View the following articles to guide you through this process:

How to Access and Use Activity Answers and Challenge Solutions

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showcasing a block-based coding environment for programming a virtual robot, designed to facilitate STEM education and coding concepts in classroom settings.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR programming interface, showcasing a block-based coding environment designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics, aimed at enhancing STEM education in classrooms.

The Teacher Portal includes access to VR Activity Answers and Challenge Solutions in order to allow students and educators to check their work, and to inspire new ways of solving the Activities and Challenges.

Select Activity Answers or Challenge Solutions in order to download a zip file of programming solutions for each activity or challenge.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing block-based coding options for programming a virtual robot, designed to support STEM education and enhance coding skills in classroom settings.

Once selected, a zip file will automatically download to your device.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR programming interface, showcasing the block-based coding environment designed for teaching coding concepts through a virtual robot, aimed at enhancing STEM education in classrooms.

Unzip the zip file by selecting it.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR programming interface showcasing the block-based coding environment, designed for teaching coding concepts and robotics principles in educational settings.

Once the file is Unzipped on your device, you will be able to access the files from the VEXcode VR Toolbar. Select File from the Toolbar.

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Then, select Load From Your Device.

Use your device interface to navigate and open an existing project. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension. For more information on opening a project, view the following articles, Load and Save - VEXcode VR (Windows, Mac, iPad, ChromebookAndroid).

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the block-based coding environment, designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics, suitable for classroom use and STEM education.

Select the solution to be displayed.

Once the .vrblocks file is selected, it will open the solution in the Workspace.

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

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