When the Wi-Fi and/or Computer is Down, the Gears can Keep Turning

No Internet? No Computers? No Tablets? No Problem.

In a recent 1-on-1, I spoke with a teacher whose school lost both internet and access to computers/tablets for months. It was a tough situation—but it could happen to any school.

The good news? We’ve got you covered.

If you haven’t already, check out the Cumulative Pacing Guide in VEX IQ STEM Labs Page. You’ll see a helpful “Programming?” column that shows whether each lab / activity / activity series needs electronic devices or not.

You can easily spend a month (or two!) guiding students through engaging, hands-on learning around gear ratios, simple mechanisms, engineering design, and other foundational STEM concepts—no screens required.

Sometimes, less tech can mean more tinkering. :bulb::hammer_and_wrench:
Let’s keep learning moving forward—no matter what.

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