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

In this animated object, learners examine three data compare instructions used by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). A practical application to show how these instructions are used in an industrial setting is provided.

The learner will understand the importance of following instructions.

Giving gifts is an important part of conducting business around the world. Learners read about the kinds of gifts that are welcomed in various cultures, and which are not. A quiz completes the activity.

The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.

Students review the conditions for giving statements of praise in a way that will motivate employees. They then practice writing these kinds of statements.

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

The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of up-counters and down-counters for a programmable controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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

The learner will identify the steps and proper techniques for installing a wire spool on a welding machine.

Learners examine the animated Timer-On Delay instruction and the Timer-Off Delay instruction of a PLC timer. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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

Learners examine the two methods used by programmable logic controllers to perform a counting operation using addition or counter instructions. A brief quiz completes the activity.

The learner reads step-by-step work instructions and views a drawing for facing and center drilling on a lathe.

Learners read work instructions and view a drawing for turning between centers on a lathe.

Students read step-by-step instructions for determining the square root of a number using the TI-86 calculator.

In this learning activity you'll explore the guidelines for an effective question and answer period after giving a speech.

Learners examine the function of each part of a microscope and follow step-by-step instructions on how to focus on a specimen. They also review the proper use and care of a microscope and test their knowledge in two drag-and-drop exercises.