Scenario: New Employees
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners read descriptions of three work teams and decide how to assign four recently hired employees who are new to the United States.
DNA Collection Methods Corrections
By Dan Mader
This learning object will be used in conjunction with the DNA collection methods learning object. This learning object will cover the errors that were present in the DNA collection methods learning object and how they could be corrected.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 10
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #8
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance, total current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Dietary Manager Training: Beef Cooking Methods
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners read about various cuts of beef and the methods of preparing them: roasting, baking, broiling, pan broiling, braising, stewing, and marinating. In a drag-and-drop exercise, students match the cut of beef to the appropriate cooking method.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Arctangent Function
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using the arctangent function on a TI-86 calculator.
Safety - Hydraulic Press Brakes
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for using hydraulic press brakes.
Confidentiality
By Dawn Matott
In this object designed for instructional assistants, learners read about the laws that pertain to student school records. Three case studies are presented and learners write about how they would respond in these situations.
Power Factor
By Terry Bartelt
Learners read about the concepts of true power, reactive power, and apparent power, and are introduced to the power factor formula. A short quiz completes the activity.
Total Impedance of a Series Circuit Using Complex Numbers
Students view several examples of how to determine the total impedance of a series circuit. The "j" term is used in all of the calculations.
Sources of Credit
By Kevin Rauchholz
Learners examine the types and sources of credit that are available for operators of a farm or other agricultural business.
The Structure of the Muscle Organ
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, learners examine the various connective tissue layers of the muscle organ. The terms "prime mover," "synergist," "antagonist," "origin," and "insertion" are defined.
Vocabulary Assessment Examples
By Marie Hechimovich
Learners choose the meaning of a selected word in a sentence.
Parts Make an Assembly
By Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the relationship of individual parts in an assembly drawing. Assembly drawing notes, fabricated and purchased parts, and sectional views are explained briefly.
Sequence Valves
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners view an animation of a sequence valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.
Repetitive Cylinder Cycling
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of a pneumatic cylinder that continuously cycles by extending and retracting.
Internal Circuits of a Capacitive Proximity Sensor
Learners examine the operation of various circuits that are internal to the capacitive proximity sensor.
Incremental Optical Encoders
Learners study the operation and characteristics of an incremental optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Lathe Turning Machine Types
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll explore Lathe Turning Machines.
Why Nano?
Learners read how nanotechnology is creating new jobs in emerging industries while making others obsolete. This colorful and animated activity also looks at the types of products being created through the use of technology and how educational institutions have responded.
Data Conversion
Learners observe animations showing how data is converted between serial and parallel flow.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Students read a definition of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and view examples of its use.
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
Learners test their ability to visualize a mounting wedge in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Voltage Divider Rule Practice Problems
Learners review the VDR and work six problems. Immediate feedback is given.
Eliminating Office Waste
By Kaye Krueger
Learners review office processes to find ways to save time.