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

VEXcode VR workspace showing the Playground and block-based project area for virtual robot programming

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

VEXcode VR workspace showing block-based code, the virtual playground, and robot controls

Select VR Teacher Resources.

VEXcode VR workspace showing block-based programming, project controls, and the virtual robot playground

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.

VEXcode VR coding workspace with block palette, project area, and virtual robot playground

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


Teacher Portal Features

VEXcode VR workspace showing block-based code and a virtual robot for testing programs

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

VEXcode VR workspace showing block-based code used to program a virtual robot

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

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot and project blocks

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

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot playground

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot playground

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.

VEXcode VR workspace showing block commands used to program a virtual robot

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

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot playground

Unzip the zip file by selecting it.

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot playground

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.

VEXcode VR block-based coding workspace with a virtual robot playground

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).

VEXcode VR workspace showing block-based project blocks and the virtual robot playground

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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