Network Topologies
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity, you'll examine the different ways in which computers and other equipment are physically connected in local area networks and the advantages and disadvantages of each topology.
Total Resistance of a Series-Parallel Circuit: Practice Problems 2
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners work practice problems to calculate the total resistance of a circuit. Feedback is provided.
Op Amps 5: Non-Inverting Amplifier Circuit Resistance
By Todd Van De Hey
The learner will calculate basic circuit resistance.
Instantaneous Voltage Calculations of a Discharging RC Circuit (Using a TI-30XIIS Calculator)
In this animated object, learners view the keystrokes on a TI-30XIIS calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous voltage of a discharging RC circuit.
The BE-76 Checklist
By Jared Huss
In this interactive object, learners demonstrate their knowledge of the in-flight checklist a BE-76 pilot uses on a regular basis.
Estate Planning: The Process of Transferring a Farm
By Kevin Rauchholz
Learners examine 10 steps to consider when passing on farm assets including financial security, partnerships, taxes, lease agreements, gifting, and treatment of heirs.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #4
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners review Ohm's Law and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
Voltage and Resistors
By Tim Tewalt
This is an animated troubleshooting exercise that takes voltage measurements to determine the fault of three different series circuits. There are six review questions that enable the learner to determine the effectiveness of the troubleshooting presentation.
Strength of Materials: The Centroid of a Semicircle
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the area and centroid of a semicircle.
Chordal Distances
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review how to use chordal distances to locate bolt hole circle locations. They then take a 10-question quiz to test their knowledge.
Lathe Project: Lathe Operations - Grinding a Tool
By Kelly Curran
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Transistor AC Analysis Practice Problem: Circuit #4
The learner solves for Zin(base), Zin(stage), Zout, and Av. A "help" screen is available.
Automotive Electrical Systems: Ammeter Circuit Connections
By Andrew Rinke, Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, students view a step-by-step approach for how to connect an ammeter to a circuit. A brief quiz concludes the lesson.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
Logic Probes
In this animated activity, learners examine the fundamental operation of a logic probe that is used to detect logic signals in a digital circuit.
Top Bender - Operator's Control Panel
By Dave Hoffman
Learners are asked to program the Top Bender following the same steps they would if working on the actual control panel.
Photoelectric Reciprocation Circuits
This animated lesson shows how a photoelectric sensor, connected to a ladder circuit, causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Data Compare Instructions
In this animated object, learners examine three data compare instructions used by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). A practical application to show how these instructions are used in an industrial setting is provided.
Transistor Fundamentals: Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET)
Students read about the common characteristics of the Junction Field Effect Transistor. They also explore the schematic symbols and the basic operation of the JFET.
IT Project Management: Agile Scrum
By Kimberly Reed
In this learning activity, you’ll be introduced to how the Agile software development methodology uses the scrum framework.
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
Lathe Safety
In this document you'll review lathe safety rules.
Preparing Thread Cutting Tools
This document is a visual and text description of preparing thread cutting tools, primarily used on a lathe.
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
Lathe Cutting Speeds - RPM Calculations
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.