The Relay
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated lesson, students view the operation of an electromechanical relay. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
Continuous Cycling Tuning Example
By Craig Hemken, Terry Bartelt
In this interactive object, learners follow the steps required for the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling method. The process identification procedure is performed, calculations are made, and the proper PID values are programmed into the controller.
Veterinary Urinary System Drugs
By Laura Lien
In this interactive object learners will sort veterinary urinary medications into categories.
The THINK Principle
By Andrea Krabbe, Rosie Bunnow
Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.
The MOD Number
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.
Counterbalance Valves
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners view an animation of a counterbalance valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.
Multi-Rung Control in a Ladder Circuit
Learners study the operation of a ladder circuit in which coils on one rung control contacts in other rungs.
Using Check Sheets
By Mary Lee Rudnick-Kaun
Learners read definitions of discrete, continuous, attribute and variable data and view examples of checklist, location and item check sheets.
Unloading Valves (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal structure of an unloading valve. This learning object includes a video clip demonstrating the use of an unloading valve in a metal stamping application.
The Study Cycle
By Elizabeth Jones
Explore The Study Cycle – an approach that research and experience shows is the best and most efficient way to study
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Series RLC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 1
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a series RLC circuit when the applied frequency is increased from 0 Hz towards resonance.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #5
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.
Wide Web Central Impression Press
By Steve Utschig
Learners take a virtual tour of the wide web central impression press and read directions for the operation of each component. This object includes animation, video clips, and audio.
Transistor DC Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #1
Learners analyze a base-biased npn transistor circuit. A "help" screen is available.
Flow Control Valves
In this colorful and animated activity, learners study the operation of a needle valve and the operation of the needle valve with a check valve. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Hydraulic Jump
By Randy Lorge
In this animated object, learners examine how hydraulic jump affects drain flow and pneumatic pressures in the drain system.
Analog and Digital Converters
In this learning activity you'll examine how electronic converters convert between analog voltages and proportional digital signals.
Inventory Assets and Human Resources
By Kevin Rauchholz
Learners listen to an explanation of how to perform an inventory of a farm business. They then list their hard assets and human resources by completing worksheets that they save to their personal computers.
Calculating Bend Allowance for Press Brake Forming
By Dave Hoffman
Introduces two methods of determining bend allowance; one is simple and is an approximate, the other is more precise. Interactive part has learner calculate bend allowance and blank size.
Inductors
This learning activity describes the abilities of an inductor coil to oppose alternating current and to pass direct current.
Transistor Fundamentals: Emitter-Biased NPN Transistor
Students view a dc analysis of an emitter-biased NPN transistor.
Types of Power Sources for Gas Metal Arc Welding
Learners view wire feed power sources ranging from 110-volt, single phase units to 460-volt, three-phase units. A description and photos of each are provided.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of an Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-36X Calculator)
Learners view a sample of the keystrokes on a TI-36X calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous current of an energizing RL circuit.