The Closed-Loop Velocity Servo System
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a closed-loop system that maintains the speed of a conveyer belt as heavy boxes are placed or removed.
Capacitive Proximity Sensors
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a capacitive proximity sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Cascading Timers
Learners study the method of cascading two or more PLC timers to extend their time capacity.
Distinguishing Leadership and Management Activities (Screencast)
By Ann Heidkamp
In this screencast, students read about the key differences between management and leadership activities. They will review typical supervisory activities as either management or leadership.
Anatomy of the Lungs (Screencast)
By Ann Jadin
Learners examine the anatomical parts of the lungs.
Ultrasonic Sensors (Screencast)
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of an ultrasonic sensor and the procedure to perform zero and span adjustments. A brief quiz completes the object.
Analog Ammeter Operation
Students examine the procedure to measure current with an analog ammeter. The use of Function and Range switches is explored along with reading the needle position on the meter scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.
DC Current Flow Through a Parallel Circuit
Learners observe current flow throughout the series portion and branches of a parallel circuit. This animated activity includes calculations and a short quiz.
Using an Indicator
By Janet Braun, Barbara Anderegg
Students read about the basics of using an indicator.
Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
By Jessie Jelinski
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
Sexual Harassment: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Therese Nemec
In this activity, you'll distinguish between sexual harassment facts and fiction.
Magnetics AC Power Generation
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine an animation that shows how an AC voltage is produced as an armature rotates within a magnetic field. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
Medical Terminology Abbreviations
By Mary Rahr
In this activity, you will work with a list of medical terminology abbreviations and their definitions.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of a De-Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-30XIIS Calculator)
Students view a sample of the keystrokes of a TI-30XIIS calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous current of a de-energizing circuit.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of a De-Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-36X Calculator)
Students view a sample of the keystrokes used on a TI-36X calculator to solve for the instantaneous current of a de-energizing circuit.
Proper Digital Multimeter Placement
By David Schwid, Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive and animated activity, students follow the steps for proper digital multimeter placement for resistance, voltage, and current.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners read the legal definition of sexual harassment and then evaluate two situations to determine if the behavior should be reported as possible sexual harassment.
Power Law Practice Problems #3
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners review the three formulas for power and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and asked to solve for power. Immediate feedback is provided.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Dry Unit Weight
By Steve Whitmoyer
Students read how to determine and calculate the dry unit weight for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the weight-volume relationship.
The Power Position for a Healthy Back
By Patricia Holz
In this interactive object, the learner views examples of the neutral position of the back and compares that stance to the flat back and swayback positions. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Difference Op Amp
Learners examine the fundamental operation of a difference operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Voltage Waveforms in an Edison Three-Wire System
Learners view the waveforms and voltages of an Edison Three-Wire System and read a description of the polarities across the secondary of the center-tap transformer. This transformer supplies power to residential homes.
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.
The Electrician's Wheel of Laws Quiz
By James Bourassa
Learners test their knowledge of the variations of Watt's Law and Ohm's Law with this quiz.
Excel: Complex Multiplication
Students view the steps for multiplying complex numbers in Excel.