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.

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 understand the importance of following instructions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

In this learning activity you'll explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.

Instructions on how to use and construct a truth table for digital devices are provided.

In this interactive object, learners follow step-by-step instructions for reducing algebraic fractions, which contain addition and/or subtraction, to their simplest form. This activity has audio content.