The Cell Membrane and Nanotechnology
By Barbara Liang
In this animated activity, learners examine nanotechnology applications that are based on cell membrane structure and function.
The Ethernet Frame
By Terry Bartelt
Learners view the seven segments of an Ethernet frame and the types of information each represents.
Nanosolutions to the Water Problem
Learners read about how universities, government agencies, energy companies, and nanotech firms are working together to use nanotechnology to help produce clean water for consumption.
An Introduction to Motor Proteins and Nanotechnology
In this animated object, learners consider how nanoscientists are mimicking intracellular movements when building nanobots.
Switches and Hubs
Learners view animations showing how hubs and switches work in local area network configurations.
Basics of the SELECT Statement
By Glen Orsburn
Learners use this Structured Query Language tutorial to gain an understanding of how a SELECT statement is built. This learning object has audio content.
Internet Components: Skills Check 3
By Dar DeBruin-Hein
In a series of interactive exercises, learners identify the parts of a URL, a Web site, and an e-mail memo. Students are given their score at the end of the activity.
High Speed Ethernet
Learners identify the advantages and disadvantages of four versions of high speed Ethernet. A short quiz completes the activity.
A Nano-Introduction to Nanotechnology
In this animated object, learners read about the uses of nanotechnology. The sciences, engineering, electronics, and other disciplines converge in nanotechnology. Examples are given for applications in manufacturing, biomedicine, and environmental science. Concerns about possible environmental effects are discussed.
Firewall: Gateway Servers
By Joseph Wetzel, Douglas Tabbutt
In this animated object, learners examine how a gateway server operates.
Wireless Hardware
Learners consider the most common types of electromagnetic waves and the kinds of hardware used in a wireless network. A short quiz completes the activity.
Software Definitions
In this interactive learning object, the student matches the names of software with their definitions and categorizes computer terms according to the appropriate software.
Why Nano?
Learners read how nanotechnology is creating new jobs in emerging industries while making others obsolete. This colorful and animated activity also looks at the types of products being created through the use of technology and how educational institutions have responded.
Nanotechnology: In the Beginning
By Weldon Faull
Learners listen to a lecture given during the early days of nanotechnology titled, “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom.” Dr. Richard Feynman made the presentation to the American Physical Society on December 29, 1959. Animation makes this lecture fun to absorb.
Routers: Acronyms
By Joseph Wetzel, Jeff Sonnleitner
In this interactive activity, learners insert the router terms that each acronym stands for. Each of the acronyms is formed from the key letters in a term that relates to routers.