DC Compound Motors
By Terry Bartelt
Learners study animation showing the operation of cumulative and differential DC compound motors. A short quiz completes the activity.
Automatic PLC Counting
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
Learners study an animated PLC counting operation and examine how the count is automatically reset.
Maximum Proximity Sensor Switching Speed
In this animated object, learners study what happens if the maximum switching speed of a proximity sensor is exceeded.
Blood Collection Tubes: What's in Them?
By Tina Golden
In this interactive object, learners review descriptions of various blood collection tube additives. They then test their knowledge by matching the different tubes to their corresponding additives.
Transistor Fundamentals: Review of Logarithms
By Patrick Hoppe
Students review logarithms as they pertain to electronics.
Mechanical Advantage (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners apply lever ratios to calculate the mechanical advantage in basic mechanisms.
The Reflected Load in a Transformer (Screencast)
Learners examine how the load resistance connected to the secondary coil of a transformer affects the primary current. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Reality Shock (Screencast)
By Sharon Opsahl
Learners examine the phases and characteristics of the reality shock experienced by nurses. They also identify strategies to deal with reality shock and with the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
Problem Solving: Using a Decision Matrix
By Mitch Vesaas
The learner will understand how to use brainstorming and a decision matrix to find the best solution to a problem.
Quick-Return Mechanism Velocity Calculations
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the maximum velocity of the work stroke and the return stroke.
Sequencing Impacts Using Radial and Concentric Fractures (Screencast)
By Ronald Groffy
Learners examine radial and concentric fractures in glass to determine the sequence of the impacts.
Series Inductance
In this learning activity you'll calculate the total inductance of a series circuit.
The Adjunct Instructor Game
By Jeffrey McDonald, Ann Hope
In this activity, faculty members answer questions about topics and information they learned during their online orientation. This game was designed for Wisconsin’s Northcentral Technical College. It can be customized for other colleges and organizations.
Budgets and Business Analysis
By Kevin Rauchholz
Learners read an extensive explanation of the types of budgets most frequently used by farm operators, whole farm, partial, and enterprise, and complete a brief quiz to test their knowledge. Farm financial standards and ratio calculations are provided. Exercises complete the activity.
Listening on the Job
By Barbara Liang
Learners compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with listening on the job with those that enhance listening skills and job performance.
Following Directions: The Parts Room
By Dave Bunnow, Rosie Bunnow
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow oral directions in the workplace. They complete their task within a time limit. This object has audio content.
Frequency Dividers
In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of frequency division using several different types of counters.
Calculating Force for Punching
By Dave Hoffman
Users calculate the tonnage required to punch holes in a specific base metal. The formula to be used is provided along with the tensile strength for various metals. A calculator is required.
Pneumatic Cylinder Flow Control
Learners use animated needle valves and check valves to change the speed of a pneumatic cylinder as it extends and retracts. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Bulletin Board Essentials
By Leanne Healy
In this interactive object, learners examine the characteristics of effective visual displays. This activity is designed primarily for instructional assistants.
Lathe Project: Thread Diameter Turning
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Layout Project: Drill & Tap Gage
In this learning object you'll review the steps to complete the layout of a part.
Project Sheet - Web Thinning
Principle-Based Teaching Inventory
By Terri Langan
Instructors complete a simple, informal inventory that helps them to see how they use the Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education developed by Chickering and Gamson (supported by AAHE, ACE, Johnson and Lilly foundations) in 1987.