# General **URL:** https://plc.pd.vex.com/c/general-discussions/5.md [Latest](https://plc.pd.vex.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://plc.pd.vex.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://plc.pd.vex.com/tags.md) --- ## [VEX Robotics Community Introductions](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-robotics-community-introductions/58)
**Author:** [@AlainaHaws](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/AlainaHaws)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-robotics-community-introductions/58 "2026-10-26T20:22:58Z")
Hey everyone! My name is Alaina Haws (formerly Caulkett), and I am an educational developer here with VEX Robotics. Prior to joining the team, I was a science museum educator specializing in summer camps and scout progr… --- ## [About the General Discussions Category](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/about-the-general-discussions-category/13)
**Author:** [@mwellman](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/mwellman)\ **Replies:** 0
General VEX Product Discussions --- ## [My academic profile in going up](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/my-academic-profile-in-going-up/2200)
**Author:** [@DrMohamed\_Attia\_Moha](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/DrMohamed_Attia_Moha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/my-academic-profile-in-going-up/2200 "2026-11-09T00:06:59Z")
:rocket: Building the Future Through STEM and Robotics Education | Egypt Hello VEX Community! I am Dr. Mohamed Attia Mohamed Ali, Founder of Arabian International STEM Hub, and I am delighted to join this inspiring glo… --- ## [Issue Viewing Robotics Instructional Videos](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/issue-viewing-robotics-instructional-videos/2201)
**Author:** [@Erin\_Stanton](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Erin_Stanton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/issue-viewing-robotics-instructional-videos/2201 "2026-11-09T00:06:07Z")
As we begin our second quarter of Robotics classes, my students have been unable to view any of the instructional videos that walk them through the units. Is anyone else experiencing this issue, or does anyone know what … --- ## [Introducing VEX Classroom Games!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/introducing-vex-classroom-games/2197)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/introducing-vex-classroom-games/2197 "2026-11-03T15:51:22Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m really excited to share one of our newest resources with you - VEX Classroom Games. This site pulls together everything you need to run exciting and engaging classroom competitions with VEX curricular r… --- ## [Identifying Roles for your students](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/identifying-roles-for-your-students/2181)
**Author:** [@Jason\_McKenna](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jason_McKenna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/identifying-roles-for-your-students/2181 "2026-10-16T13:26:27Z")
During a classroom visit yesterday, I saw a library teacher use a simple visual routine that I thought was worth sharing. Each student received a table number and a color. The table number told them where to go. A match… --- ## [Listening to our students](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/listening-to-our-students/2177)
**Author:** [@Jason\_McKenna](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jason_McKenna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/listening-to-our-students/2177 "2026-10-14T19:29:35Z")
A few years ago, I read Karl Deisseroth’s Projections: A Story of Human Emotions. It had a profound impact on me. Recently, Deisseroth shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on optogenetics. The b… --- ## [Manuals.vex.com – The New Home for VEX Robotics Competition Game Manuals](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/manuals-vex-com-the-new-home-for-vex-robotics-competition-game-manuals/2170)
**Author:** [@Bailey\_Kahl](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Bailey_Kahl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/manuals-vex-com-the-new-home-for-vex-robotics-competition-game-manuals/2170 "2026-10-08T20:53:11Z")
Today VEX is launching manuals.vex.com, a new web-based home for VEX Game Manuals. Until now, Game Manuals have been published as PDFs. Starting today, they are also published as web documents built for accessibility, im… --- ## [VEXcode VR Virtual Skills Score Submissions Are Live, and Four Worlds Spots Are Open!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-vr-virtual-skills-score-submissions-are-live-and-four-worlds-spots-are-open/2142)
**Author:** [@AlainaHaws](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/AlainaHaws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-vr-virtual-skills-score-submissions-are-live-and-four-worlds-spots-are-open/2142 "2026-09-04T18:44:14Z")
VEX Robotics Competition Coaches: VEXcode VR Virtual Skills score submissions are live, and there’s Worlds spots attached! The VEXcode VR Autonomous Skills Global STEM Challenge asks teams to build an autonomous project… --- ## [🌟 Community Spotlight](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/community-spotlight/2084)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/community-spotlight/2084 "2026-08-18T00:21:30Z")
Our VEX Community is filled with incredible educators, and we want to celebrate you! These are just two who have shared with me, but I know we have many more: :tada: @Tiffany\_Simon :tada: @Patricia\_Cortez – 2025 Te… --- ## [Educational Robotics or Competition Robotics: Two Different Paths That Should Not Exist Separately](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/educational-robotics-or-competition-robotics-two-different-paths-that-should-not-exist-separately/2090)
**Author:** [@Anatolii\_Vasyliuk](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Anatolii_Vasyliuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/educational-robotics-or-competition-robotics-two-different-paths-that-should-not-exist-separately/2090 "2026-07-23T16:58:15Z")
Dear robotics educators and colleagues, I’m pleased to share my latest big article about robotics education for children. This time, I present my perspective on educational robotics and competition robotics, their diffe… --- ## [STEM Summer Camp](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/stem-summer-camp/2069)
**Author:** [@Brynn\_Harshbarger](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Brynn_Harshbarger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/stem-summer-camp/2069 "2026-06-18T14:41:26Z")
Hi everyone! My name is Brynn - I’m a VEX educator and work with both VEX GO and IQ platforms. I started teaching VEX this past September to grades 3-8 at a school district in the Pittsburgh area. I also coach an after s… --- ## [The 2026 Educators Conference - Relive the Moments 📸](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-2026-educators-conference-relive-the-moments/2068)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-2026-educators-conference-relive-the-moments/2068 "2026-06-10T03:24:54Z")
:camera\_flash: The photos from the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference are now available! Click Here → To see the Pictures! We had the best time connecting, learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating the incredible… --- ## [Summer Camp- American Theme](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/summer-camp-american-theme/2063)
**Author:** [@LORI\_COLANGELO](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/LORI_COLANGELO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/summer-camp-american-theme/2063 "2026-06-02T14:31:10Z")
I am doing a camp for Penn State this summer and decided to go with an American Theme in honor of our 250 year anniversary. I have four days of camp, each session is 3.5 hours (one for beginners and one for advanced stu… --- ## [Happy Post!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/happy-post/2060)
**Author:** [@Ugyen\_Wangchuk](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Ugyen_Wangchuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/happy-post/2060 "2026-05-29T13:52:23Z")
I am truly enjoying the exciting world of VEX Robotics! :robot::rocket: From coding and building robots to exploring innovation and problem-solving, this journey has been an inspiring learning experience for me. I look … --- ## [Two More Keynotes from the 2026 Educators Conference are now Live!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/two-more-keynotes-from-the-2026-educators-conference-are-now-live/2055)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/two-more-keynotes-from-the-2026-educators-conference-are-now-live/2055 "2026-05-22T17:51:33Z")
Happy Friday! We have published two more keynote presentations from this year’s VEX Educators Conference. In Jason McKenna’s opening keynote, he introduces the VEX Passport and how it can help us use VEX robotics not ju… --- ## [Girl Powered](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/girl-powered/2054)
**Author:** [@AlainaHaws](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/AlainaHaws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/girl-powered/2054 "2026-05-22T17:40:16Z")
As a woman in STEM with two young girls at home, it’s easy for me to see how important it is for girls to see themselves in STEM. We on the VEX Education team have taken some time recently to rethink how we present the G… --- ## [Small Group Presenters! You Made This Special](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/small-group-presenters-you-made-this-special/2038)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/small-group-presenters-you-made-this-special/2038 "2026-05-20T22:27:16Z")
This year, we introduced Small Group Presentations at the VEX Robotics Educators Conference for the very first time. And honestly… the feedback speaks for itself. :star: “The small groups were by far one of the best ad… --- ## [Keynotes from the 2026 Educators Conference are now available in the Video Library!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/keynotes-from-the-2026-educators-conference-are-now-available-in-the-video-library/2050)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/keynotes-from-the-2026-educators-conference-are-now-available-in-the-video-library/2050 "2026-05-19T22:13:11Z")
Hi Everyone, We are beginning to post the videos of our 2026 Educators Conference keynote presentations in the PD+ Video Library. If you were not able to attend the conference, or you missed a presentation or two, the v… --- ## [Summer of Learning Starts Now](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/summer-of-learning-starts-now/2037)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/summer-of-learning-starts-now/2037 "2026-05-14T04:19:47Z")
One of our favorite parts of the VEX Robotics Educators Conference is keeping the momentum going long after the event ends. As part of our Summer of Learning, conference attendees now have access to: :white\_check\_mark: … --- ## [3D Printers and VEX](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/3d-printers-and-vex/2015)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Inman](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jay_Inman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/3d-printers-and-vex/2015 "2026-05-04T16:01:16Z")
We are an international school in Japan that is just beginning our VEX Robotics program. We currently use V5 and plan to expand into IQ and AIM in the future. How essential is a 3D printer for a robotics lab at this sta… --- ## [New Shortcut for this PLC!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-shortcut-for-this-plc/1997)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-shortcut-for-this-plc/1997 "2026-04-17T20:52:51Z")
Hi Everyone! We have a shortcut that will bring you directly to the VEX PD+ Community! Just type plc.vex.com into your browser and you will land here instantly! Also, VEX has hundreds of shortcuts to take you directly … --- ## [Share your work at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/share-your-work-at-the-2026-vex-robotics-educators-conference/1934)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/share-your-work-at-the-2026-vex-robotics-educators-conference/1934 "2026-02-10T15:15:21Z")
Hi Everyone, We’re now accepting presenter applications for the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference and this year, we’re introducing Small Group Sessions. These are designed to be practical, relaxed, and interactiv… --- ## [See You in St. Louis: 2026 VEX Educators Conference](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/see-you-in-st-louis-2026-vex-educators-conference/1931)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/see-you-in-st-louis-2026-vex-educators-conference/1931 "2026-02-05T05:32:54Z")
Hi everyone, The dates are officially set for the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference. :round\_pushpin: April 27–29, 2026 :round\_pushpin: America’s Center Convention Complex | St. Louis, Missouri :clapper\_board: Wa… --- ## [CodeAIM Browser based interface disappears](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/codeaim-browser-based-interface-disappears/1925)
**Author:** [@Dougy\_Lee](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Dougy_Lee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/codeaim-browser-based-interface-disappears/1925 "2026-02-04T14:36:46Z")
Hello! I’m really sorry my first post on the forum is a bug report. Every time I start the web page, the page loads up initially, but every time i open any drop down menu, it disappears. Video attached. I also looked … --- ## [New VEX PD+ Badges](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-vex-pd-badges/1880)
**Author:** [@Nicole\_Champagne](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nicole_Champagne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-vex-pd-badges/1880 "2026-01-28T15:12:45Z")
:tada: New in PD+: VEX Educator Badges! Your professional learning deserves to be recognized. You can now earn and download official VEX PD+ Badges when you complete Intro Courses or VEX Masterclasses. … --- ## [Vex robotics class](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-robotics-class/1917)
**Author:** [@NURUL\_FAZRINA\_MUZANI](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/NURUL_FAZRINA_MUZANI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-robotics-class/1917 "2026-01-15T15:27:16Z")
I can’t wait to start Robotics class with my amazing Year 6 students! So excited to explore, create, problem-solve, and see their ideas come to life through coding and robotics. --- ## [VEX Night!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-night/1892)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_McCoy](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Danielle_McCoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-night/1892 "2025-12-02T01:08:56Z")
Last week, my district held its annual VEX night where the various VEX platforms were showcased around our Community Center. I had the privilege of running our VEX 123 platform! Pictured below is one of our Kindergarten … --- ## [The Hour of AI is Here!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-hour-of-ai-is-here/1890)
**Author:** [@AlainaHaws](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/AlainaHaws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-hour-of-ai-is-here/1890 "2025-11-25T15:04:12Z")
This year, Computer Science Education Week has shifted from Hour of Code to Hour of AI! This new global initiative gives every learner (no matter their experience level) a hands-on way to explore AI concepts. Since we k… --- ## [Email Badges](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/email-badges/1638)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Jost](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Scott_Jost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 10:17am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/email-badges/1638 "2025-11-13T10:17:44Z")
Not sure about any of you, but I’m a collector of email badges for certification courses I’ve taken in the past. Would VEX be willing to create a special educator badge for anyone who passes a certification course? This … [Next page](https://plc.pd.vex.com/c/general-discussions/5.md?page=1)