Litigation Flowchart
By Jody Cooper
In this interactive object, learners follow the litigation process from the filing of a court case through the filing of an appeal. Learners’ choices will move the case in different directions, based on the actions of the parties and the Court. A quiz completes the activity.
Anatomic Crown and Root
By Gail Bohlman
Students locate the enamel, cementum, cementoenamel junction, the anatomic crown, and the root of a tooth in this interactive lesson.
Pneumatic Directional Control Valves (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of two-way, three-way, and four-way directional control valves used in pneumatic systems.
Noninverting Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a noninverting operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The IR Comp Network
In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that keeps the motor running at a constant speed as the load varies.
Monthly Expenses Worksheet
By Kristin Biekkola
Students are provided with a Monthly Expenses Worksheet to help them understand the basics of budgeting, income, and spending.
Ideal Filters
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read about the ideal versions of the four common filters (low-pass, high-pass, bandpass, and notch), and view graphical representations of the filters' frequency characteristics.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the LOG Function
Students follow the correct keystrokes to calculate the logarithm of a number.
Sinking/Sourcing Output Module
Learners examine the sourcing and sinking of conventional current at a PLC output module and the type of field device to which it is connected. This interactive learning object includes six quiz questions.
Lathe Project: Turning Using a Digital Readout
By Thaddeus Hetzer
Users read work instructions and view a drawing and calculations for turning on a lathe using a digital readout.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Risks of Exposure and Means of Transmission
By Terrance Yonash, Jen Bero
In this interactive object, learners read about the occupations that are most at risk for bloodborne pathogen exposure. They also read about the most common pathogens and how they are transmitted. This learning object is based on information from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Transfer Functions: The RC High Pass Filter
Learners read how the transfer function for a RC high pass filter is developed. The transfer function is used in Excel to graph the Vout. The circuit is also simulated in Electronic WorkBench and the resulting Bode plot is compared to the graph from Excel.
The Transfer Functions: RC Low-Pass Filter with a Bode Plot
Students read how the transfer function is developed for an RC low-pass filter. A straight line Bode plot is drawn through close approximations.
Serial-In Serial-Out Shift Register
In this animated activity, students view the operation of a 4-bit serial-in serial-out register. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Ladder Circuit Labeling
Learners examine the labeling scheme used in ladder logic diagrams to identify components, wires, rungs, and rails. This activity includes self-check questions.
Nanotechnology: The Automobile
By Barbara Liang
This learning object offers a brief summary of the impact of nanotechnology on automobile tires. Learners look at the future of cars, especially the safety and future of automobile tires.
IT Project Management: Combined Methodologies
By Kimberly Reed
Explore how to combine Waterfall and Agile methodologies for your next software development project.
Cycle Time and One-Piece Flow
By G. Dean Witman, CFPIM, C.P.M., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
In a series of three interactive exercises, learners explore the relationship between process cycle time and defect detection, and between process cyle time and smaller batch sizes. The techniques of lean/JIT are applied to achieve the continuous improvement (kaizen) goal of reducing inventory by pursuing one-piece flow.
Print Reading: Hub
By Kelly Curran
Learners practice reading prints of a hub. They identify information located on the print and calculate missing dimensions.
Understanding Common DDL Statements
By jamiecchavez
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the Data Definition Language (DDL) including its three main commands: CREATE, ALTER, and DROP.
Identifying Hand Tools by Function
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
In this quiz you'll identify common hand tools by their function.
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.
Medical Terminology Jukebox
By Karla Hartzheim
Learners read and listen to the pronunciation of hundreds of medical terms that are arranged in a "jukebox." The terms are listed alphabetically and according to the following categories: aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, blood bank, coagulation, fungi microorganisms, hematology, protozoa, and urinalysis. This learning activity requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.
Statics - Trig: The Pythagorean Theorem
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this interactive object, learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate forces.
Transformers - A Mechanical Gear Analogy
By Roger Brown
Learners read an analogy comparing an electrical transformer to mechanical gears.