Customizing Resources Using Google Drive for VEX 123 – VEX Library

Editing or sharing VEX 123 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 Go Google Doc or Google Sheet

Screenshot of a 123 Activity opened in Google Docs with the File button on the toolbar highlighted.

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 Block Pull VEX 123 Activity will be used.

Open the activity and select ‘File.’

Screenshot of a 123 Activity opened in Google Docs with the File dropdown menu opened and the Make a copy option highlighted. The Make a copy option is the fourth from the top of the menu.

Select ‘Make a copy.’

Screenshot of the Google Docs Copy document menu, with the document's name highlighted to show that the user can rename the copy.

Rename the document if you choose.

Screenshot of the Google Docs Copy document menu, with the document's folder location highlighted to show that the user can choose where to save the copy.

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

Screenshot of the copied 123 Activity Google Doc toolbar, where a message reads 'Last edit was seconds' ago to demonstrate that the copy can be edited.

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

Screenshot of a Google Classroom pop-up window titled Can't attach this file, suggesting that the user should make a copy of the 123 Activity document first.

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

Some example resources

Screenshot of the VEX 123 Cumulative Pacing Guide opened in Google Sheets to demonstrate that other resources can be copied and customized too.

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

VEX 123 Cumulative Pacing Guide: one of the many resources available through the Teacher Portal. By using ‘Make a copy,’ the Pacing Guide can be easily shared and edited to fit the needs of you and your students.

Screenshot of the Little Red Robot Letter Home opened in Google Docs to demonstrate that other resources can be copied and customized too.

Letter Home: another great example of a resource that is found in every VEX 123 STEM Lab. This letter 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!

Resources from the top of the VEX 123 STEM Labs Teacher Portal page, including the Teacher Portal, VEX 123 Activities, and the Cumulative Pacing Guide.

There are many other resources found within the VEX 123 STEM Labs Teacher Portal that can be easily modified using ‘Download.’