FTP - What You Need to Know
By Joseph Wetzel
In this learning activity you'll explore why the FTP protocol is often used to transfer data across the network and more importantly, why it should not be.
Excel: Spreadsheet Hints
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read how to create a spreadsheet to determine the voltage drop across a resistor in an AC circuit. The complex functions explained in other learning objects are used in this example.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Memory Function
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using the internal memory of a TI-86 calculator.
General Shop Safety - Safety Rules
By Kelly Curran
This document provides a list of shop safety rules.
Power Law Practice Problems #4
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.
Causes and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
By Ann Jadin
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine open and closed head injuries and the common causes and symptoms related to them.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Mode Function (Setting Up Your Calculator)
The learner examines the setup process of a TI-83 Plus calculator. The process is demonstrated and examples are given.
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.
Automotive Electrical Systems: Current in a Series Circuit
By Andrew Rinke, Terry Bartelt
Students determine what happens to current flow in a series circuit when the resistance is changed. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
Making the Workplace Talk to You: Using Visual Controls
By Kaye Krueger
Learners examine how visual controls help to manage the workplace. Photos of visual controls are provided.
Dietary Manager Training: Garnishing
By Kristy Norenberg
Students read about fresh herb garnishes and match the garnishes to appropriate foods.
Six Sigma Process Performance Analysis
By Lee Binz
Students examine examples for calculation yield, throughput yield, rolled throughput yield, and payback, each of which is used to analyze process performance in a Six Sigma project.
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.
Reading Indicator Quiz
By Barbara Anderegg
In this learning activity you'll test your skill at reading indicators.
Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes Mellitus (Screencast)
By Kathleen Lee
In this screencast, learners examine the action of insulin and other antidiabetic medications.
Charging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the charge on a capacitor of a series RC circuit change during five time constants. A short quiz completes the activity.
Time Proportioning Application
In this animated activity, students view the plastic pellets in a profile extrusion machine being melted as the temperature of the heating elements is elevated by a time proportioning control system.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
By Jessie Lloyd
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the characteristics of common, carbon steel shielded metal arc welding electrodes, which fall under American Welding Society specification A5.1.
Circuit Protection
In this learning activity you'll explore how a fuse de-energizes a parallel circuit when too many lamps are connected to a power outlet.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Complex Number Conversion
This primer introduces the student to the proper method of complex number conversion on a TI-86 calculator.
Conductivity
In this animated activity, learners examine the conductivity of a solution and how its properties affect measurements to determine concentration levels. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Students and the Online Learning Environment
By Terri Langan
Users of this learning object evaluate the early online experiences of four hypothetical students and record the lessons that can be learned about what to do and what not to do to create effective online learning environments.
pH Measurements
Learners view animations showing methods of measuring the pH level of a solution using litmus paper and electronic instruments.
Wire Feed Welding Gun Assembly
By Dave Hoffman
In this interactive object, learners follow steps to assemble a wire feed welding torch or gun.
Types of Drill Materials Used When Drilling
In this document you'll review photos of different types of drilling tools.