The Hydraulic Cylinder
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the basic parts and the linear movement of a hydraulic cylinder. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Hydraulic Brake Valves
The operation of a hydraulic brake valve, including the internal components, is presented using animations.
Limit Switches
In this animated object, learners examine the basic types of limit switches and how they are used.
Optical Comparator: Operating the Controller on the Starrett HB400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review the functions of the keys on the Starrett HB400 Optical Comparator controller.
Variation in Manufacturing: The Stable Process
By John Stewart
Learners read a brief introduction to in-control and out-of-control conditions and view a series of distribution curves. This is a follow-up to the learning object titled "Quality Basics: Variation."
Full-Wave Rectifier
By Patrick Hoppe
Students examine the full-wave rectifier. They review appropriate formulas and examples of actual circuits.
Urine Colony Counts (Screencast)
By Kristine Snow
Learners watch a brief video clip. They then follow step-by-step instructions on how to do a urine colony count and examine the criteria for determining if a colony count represents an infection. A brief quiz completes the object.
High-Low Speed Drive Adjustments
Learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that prevents the motor from running at 0 rpm or at maximum speed under certain conditions.
Lathes: Three Wire Method for Measuring Screws
By Kelly Curran
This document is a visual and text description of the three-wire method for measuring screws for use with a lathe.
The Torque of an Induction Motor
By Terry Fleischman
The learner will examine how torque is developed in an induction motor.
The C-172 Checklist
By Jared Huss
In this interactive object, learners demonstrate their knowledge of the in-depth checklist a pilot uses on a regular basis.
Scenario: The Boss's Nephew
By Rosie Bunnow
Scenario: Custom Floor Finish
Human Skeleton Quiz
By Amanda Thoma
I would like to have a human skeleton where specific bones of the skeleton can be dragged and dropped back into the skeleton as a quiz.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 9
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current and power. A help screen is provided.
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #1
In this interactive object, learners determine the pulse width, period, duty cycle, and frequency of a waveform.
Dietary Manager Training: Employee Turnover Costs
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners examine the costs of replacing an employee. Using a formula, students calculate these expenses in practice exercises.
Internal Combustion Engine Jeopardy
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about internal combustion engines using a game board format. This learning object can be used individually, in small groups, or as a class activity to provide an alternative self-assessment tool.
Crank Rocker Velocity
By James Bourassa
In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.
Blood and Vascular Disorders
By Amy Janssen
Learners complete a crossword puzzle with terms that relate to common diseases and disorders of the blood. Immediate feedback is provided. Learners have the option to send an e-mail to their instructors notifying them that the learning object has been completed.
The Edge-finder
By Mike Cattelino
Students read about the edge-finder's parts and assembly, and view video clips of the tool in action.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Occupational Therapy
By Bab Smith, Ann Jadin
The learner explores the cognitive levels associated with brain trauma and develops a treatment plan for a patient.
Dietary Manager Training: Cooling Foods Using an Ice Water Bath
In this animated learning object, learners read about the proper handling of foods that contain the nutrients and water that bacteria require for growth.
Digital Thermometers
Learners examine the electronic components of a digital thermometer.
Capacitive Probe Sensors
Learners study the operation of capacitive probe sensors used to measure levels in a tank.