Basic Types of Dimensioning Used in Engineering Drawings
By Kelly Curran, Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the basic types of dimensioning including unidirectional and aligned systems, and linear, aligned, angled, arrowless, chain, datum, chart, tabular, radius, diameter, typical, and reference dimensions.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
By Therese Nemec
The learner will identify barriers to critical thinking related to internal and external factors after viewing scenarios.
The Current Divider Rule (CDR) with Complex Numbers
By Patrick Hoppe
Students view a demonstration of the Current Divider Rule with the use of complex numbers. Examples are given.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Square Root Function
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for calculating the square root of a number using the TI-83 Plus scientific calculator. Steps for determining impedance are also shown.
Karnaugh Maps
Learners examine the Karnaugh map for a three-variable system. Several examples are given.
Oscilloscope Phase Shift Measurements (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated lesson, learners follow the steps required to read the phase shift difference in degrees between two AC waveforms.
Norton's Theorem
Learners follow the steps for reducing all of the elements of a complex circuit to a single current source and a single source resistance to create a simple circuit. Several examples are given for dc circuits. The conversion between Thevenin and Norton is also presented.
Cutting Tapers using the Taper Attachment
By Kelly Curran
This video will show you how to setup and cut a taper using a taper attachment.
Selector Switch Labeling
In this animated object, learners examine the method of interpreting the truth tables for two-position and three-position selector switches on ladder logic circuit diagrams.
Series RL Circuit Vector and Circuit Analyzer
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners alter circuit variables and view how these changes affect circuit voltage, current, reactance, impedance, and phase angle.
Identifying Hand Tools by Name
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
In this quiz, you'll practice identifying hand tools by name.
Power Calculations in a Series/Parallel Circuit
In this learning activity you'll explore various ways to calculate the power consumed in a series/parallel circuit.
Ammeter Circuit Connections
In this animated activity, students view a step-by-step approach of how to connect an ammeter to a circuit. A brief quiz concludes the lesson.
Metric Micrometer Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll review how to read a metric micrometer and use your knowledge to answer 12 questions.
Using a Sine Bar
By Janet Braun
The learner will use the deceptively simple sine bar to measure angles to minutes or even half minutes.
Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, c=0
By John Stewart
In this interactive object, learners read about sampling plans and practice using a sampling table.
Automotive Electrical Systems: Effects of a Rheostat in a Series-Parallel Circuit.
By Andrew Rinke, Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the current and voltage changes in a series-parallel circuit as the resistance value of a rheostat is varied. Illustrations and calculations are included.
Pascal's Law and Hydraulics
Using the principle of Pascal's Law, the learner will interpret the gauge readings in a hydraulic system to determine when the system is operating properly under various load conditions and when there is a defect.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Faulty Logic or Perception
Learners examine eight different kinds of faulty logic or perception that interfere with critical thinking. They are superstition, ignorance, clustering illusion, false analogies, gambler’s fallacy, irrelevant comparisons, post hoc fallacy, and slippery slope fallacy. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.
Veterinary Nervous System Drugs
By Laura Lien
In this interactive object, learners sort veterinary nervous system drugs into categories.
Capacitors Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
Series RC Circuit Vector and Circuit Analyzer
In this teaching and learning aid, the user can alter circuit variables and view how these changes affect circuit voltage, current, reactance, impedance, and phase angle.
Avoiding Singularity
By cebery
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
Discharging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine how current, voltage and the discharging capacitor of a series RC changes during 5 time constants. A brief quiz completes the activity.