One of my favorite features of this year’s VEX Robotics Educators Conference was the 1 on 1 Sessions that took place with educators from all over the world. In these conversations, educators connected with members of the VEX Education Team to get individualized support, answers to questions about their particular setting and situation, and tips and tricks about teaching and learning with VEX that met their unique needs.
This was such a great opportunity, that it felt like it shouldn’t be just a once a year event. So guess what? You can now have a 1 on 1 Session anytime in PD+!
From the 1 on 1 Session page, you can select a time and date that works for you, to have a 30 minute video conference with a VEX Expert. When you sign up, you’ll share what questions you have and things you want to discuss, like what platform you’re using, etc. Then at the appointed date and time, hop onto the video call and we’ll meet you there!
These sessions give us a way to begin or extend Community conversations in a more personal way, and we are really looking forward to the opportunity that these bring. This also gives those of you who did not make it to the conference and opportunity to still enjoy that 1 on 1 feature, at a time when you really need the extra support.
I am so looking forward to the opportunity to connect with the PD+ Community in this way!
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I loved reading about the positive experiences from the 1-on-1 sessions at this year’s VEX Robotics Educators Conference. The valuable conversations that took place between educators worldwide and the VEX Education Team truly encapsulate the collaborative spirit of our Community.
As schools resume for the new academic year in the USA, be sure to register for your own 1-on-1 Session. These personalized sessions are designed exclusively for PD+ Subscribers and offer invaluable support to educators.
The benefits of participating in a 1-on-1 Session are endless. You get timely and targeted support and advice specifically tailored to your current situation and students. The topics of conversation can span a wide range of subjects, including but never limited. Here are a few ideas:
- Curating a scope and sequence for teachers new to VEX
- Setting up your classroom
- Navigating PD+ to access its full benefit
- Exploring curricular resources within STEM Labs
- Strategies for teaching Computer Science with VEX
- Getting started as a new VEX educator
- Facilitating engineering and building activities with students
- Coaching a VEX team for the first time
- Expanding and taking students further with VEX materials
- Strategies for grouping and assessing students with robotics
And much, much more!
We’d Love to Hear from You!
If you’ve recently participated in a 1-on-1 session, we’re eager to hear your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to refine and expand this offering.
Why Your Feedback Matters
- Improvement: Your insights help us understand what’s working and what needs tweaking.
- New Features: Your suggestions can lead to additional tools and options.
- Showcase: We’d love to feature some of your positive experiences as testimonials to encourage others to take advantage of these sessions.
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I’ve really loved getting to connect with PD+ members 1-on-1! Would love to hear what everyone else’s thoughts are on the sessions so far 
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