Customizing Resources Using Microsoft Office

Modifying Activities as well as other resources from the Teacher Portal using Microsoft Office can be accomplished in a few easy steps by using ‘Download.’


How to ‘Download’ a Google Doc to be opened in Microsoft Word

Diagram illustrating key concepts in education, featuring labeled sections and visual elements to support teaching strategies, found in the Educator Resources section of the VEX Knowledge Base.

Open the Educator Resource or Activity you would like to modify.

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

Open the activity and select ‘File.’

Screenshot of a download selection interface for educator resources, featuring options to download various educational materials and tools.

Select the expand icon beside ‘Download’ and select ‘Microsoft Word (.docx)’. This will download the file as a Microsoft Word document to your device’s download location.

Screenshot of a Word document showing educational resources for educators, featuring text and formatting tools relevant to creating lesson plans and instructional materials.

You can launch Microsoft Word and open the file from your device’s download location. Note that the file now has a .docx extension for Microsoft Word.

A visual representation of various drills for educators, featuring colorful icons and text that illustrate different teaching strategies and activities designed to enhance student engagement and learning in educational settings.

You can now use Microsoft Word’s features on the document.

Note: when opening a Google Doc in Microsoft Word, there may be formatting changes depending on the document.


How to ‘Download’ a Google Sheet to be opened in Microsoft Excel

Screenshot of a spreadsheet file showcasing educational data and resources for educators, illustrating key elements relevant to teaching and learning.

Open the Educator Resource you would like to modify.

For this example, the VEXcode VR Cumulative Pacing Guide will be used. To learn more about the Cumulative Pacing Guide, view this article.

Open the activity and select ‘File.’

Screenshot of a download button for educational resources, featuring a blue background with white text, indicating options for downloading sheets related to educator resources.

Select the expand icon beside ‘Download’ and select ‘Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)’. This will download the file as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to your device’s download location.

Screenshot of an open Excel spreadsheet showing data and charts, illustrating tools for educators in the Education category.

You can launch Microsoft Excel and open the file from your device’s download location. Note that the file now has a .xlsx extension for Microsoft Excel.

Flowchart illustrating standards mapping in education, showcasing the connections between educational standards and teaching strategies, designed for educators seeking resources to enhance curriculum alignment.

Now you can use Microsoft Excel’s features on the spreadsheet.


Some example resources

Screenshot of the VEX Robotics email home page, featuring educational resources for educators, including links to articles and tools for enhancing STEM learning.

You can use the procedures above to ‘Download' many different resources. Some examples include:

  • Email Home - VEXcode VR: a 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 and by using ‘Download,’ you can use Microsoft Word to customize it for each class!

Screenshot of a VEX Robotics educational resource, displaying a lesson plan with objectives, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions for educators to facilitate robotics learning in the classroom.

Screenshot of activity resources for educators, featuring various educational materials and tools designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

There are many other resources found within the VEXcode VR Activities and Computer Science Lessons that can be easily modified using ‘Download.’ 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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