Learners evaluate how well a set of directions instructs a person about to perform a task for the first time. The focus is on avoiding assumptions.

Learners write directions to gain experience asking questions from the point of view of the person who must follow the directions.

Learners practice revising poorly written directions by applying criteria for giving directions.

The student watches a car move through a city and writes directions based on the car's route.

Learners read and listen to phrases in Mandarin Chinese that would be part of directions to common locations. Additional vocabulary words related to forms of transportation are also presented.

In this animated object, learners evaluate oral directions and compose questions to clarify ambiguities. This activity has audio.

In this animated and interactive object, learners follow oral directions in the workplace. They complete their task within a time limit. This object has audio content.

The learner will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.

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.

Students follow step-by-step directions for entering data into a spreadsheet and reporting the results.

Students follow step-by-step directions on how to make mathematical calculations for a Wheatstone bridge.

In this interactive object, learners follow the litigation process from the filing of a court case through the filing of an appeal. Learners’ choices will move the case in different directions, based on the actions of the parties and the Court. A quiz completes the activity.

In this scenario, learners take the role of a delivery driver who must find a new travel route after the Interstate is closed to trucks. “Drivers” listen to traffic reports and write directions for a new route. This activity has audio content.

Students identify directions on a street map. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated activity, students read directions on how to calibrate a thermometer.

The learner reads directions for finding the slope, intercept, and correlation coefficient for a group of ordered pairs using one of eight different scientific calculators.

In this learning activity you'll apply directions to follow when writing clear "how-to" instructions.

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the voltages that develop across two series zener diodes, which are connected in opposite directions, when DC and AC voltages are applied across them. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners practice their communication skills in this scenario by reading a map, listening to traffic reports, and writing directions for a new delivery route. This activity has audio content.