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Total Objects Released Over the Past Three Months: 28

July    June    May

Industrial Automation
Synchronous Speed of an AC Motor
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 6/26/2008
Description: In this animated and interactive object, learners study the synchronous rotational speed of the magnetic field created by the stator of an AC Motor.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU13608




Core Skills
Code of Ethics
Author: Barbara Liang - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Gayla Ross   Date: 6/23/2008
Description: In this interactive object, learners identify the feelings and values that motivate them and others to take responsibility for improving ethics in the workplace.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=CCS306




Core Skills
What Is Integrity?
Author: Barbara Liang - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Gayla Ross   Date: 6/23/2008
Description: In this interactive object, learners identify the qualities of a person with integrity. They also list the qualities that they themselves possess.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=CCS406




Industrial Automation
Wound-Rotor Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 6/20/2008
Description: Learners study animation showing the operation of an AC wound-rotor motor with its external starting resistors. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU13308




Industrial Automation
The DC Motor
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 6/18/2008
Description: Learners examine the wiring of the primary components of the three types of DC motors, series, shunt, and compound. The operational characteristics of each type of motor are described. A quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU11508




Reading
Identifying the Main Idea
Author: Mary Frings - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 6/17/2008
Description: In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=RDG808




Industrial Automation
The Timer 3-Word Element
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Josh  Janikowski   Date: 6/16/2008
Description: Learners study the descriptions of the three words in a PLC timer: EN, DN, and TT. They then test their knowledge in a brief quiz.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU6607




Industrial Automation
Armature Action of AC Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 6/16/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners study the rotation of the magnetic stator field of an AC motor and how it interacts with the armature to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU13408




Reading
Identifying the Topic
Author: Rhonda Towne - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 6/11/2008
Description: Learners identify topic words from a group of related words and choose topic statements for short passages.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=RDG708




Process Control
Hydrocarbon Gas Sensor
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Evan Dold   Date: 6/10/2008
Description: Learners study how a hydrocarbon gas sensor operates and why it is used. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=ELE3408




Industrial Automation
Series Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 6/9/2008
Description: The learner views animation showing how a DC motor is wired and its operational characteristics. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU11608




Industrial Automation
Digital Position Control
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Chad Blohowiak   Date: 6/9/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners examine a closed-loop feedback system that uses digital circuits to control the position of a gear rack.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU4306




Nursing
Capillary Dynamics
Author: Jeannie McClennon-Leong - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Technician: Jessica Norwood   Date: 6/9/2008
Description: In this learning object, learners examine the movement of fluid within the vascular system. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=NUR7808




Process Control
Capacitive Probe Sensors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Evan Dold   Date: 6/6/2008
Description: Learners study the operation of capacitive probe sensors used to measure levels in a tank.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=ELE2407




Industrial Automation
DC Compound Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 6/4/2008
Description: Learners study animation showing the operation of cumulative and differential DC compound motors. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU13908




Industrial Automation
Phase-Splitting of Single-Phase Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 6/4/2008
Description: Learners study the two methods of creating a second alternating current from the supply voltage: the resistance start motor and the capacitance start motor. A brief quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU10908




Core Skills
Creating Directions: How to Anticipate and Adjust
Author: Rosie Bunnow - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Drew Goffard   Date: 5/29/2008
Description: Learners write directions to gain experience asking questions from the point of view of the person who must follow the directions.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=CCS4307




Industrial Automation
Single-Phase Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 5/27/2008
Description: Learners study animations showing how the armature of a single-phase AC motor turns by following a rotating stator field.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU11008




Industrial Automation
Data Compare Instructions
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 5/22/2008
Description: 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.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU4106




Microbiology
Acid-Fast and Endospore Staining
Author: Kris Snow - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Chad Blohowiak   Date: 5/22/2008
Description: Learners view video clips demonstrating acid-fast stain and endospore staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown. The learning object includes two matching exercises.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=MBY4407




Industrial Automation
The Induction Motor Slip
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Evan Dold   Date: 5/20/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU10108




Plumbing
Plumbing Sizing Activity: Assigning WSFUs and Pipe Size to the Water Distribution System
Author: Randy Lorge - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Dean Lodes   Date: 5/19/2008
Description: The learner assigns water supply fixture units and pipe sizes to a water distribution system using the Wisconsin Plumbing Code and a uniform pressure loss worksheet.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=PLU407




Industrial Automation
The Three-Phase Motor Stator Field
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 5/16/2008
Description: In this animated activity, learners study how stator poles create a rotating field in a three-phase AC motor as a three-phase AC voltage is applied.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU11808




Industrial Automation
Reversing the Rotation of DC Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 5/15/2008
Description: Learners view animations showing how to change the connections to cause a DC motor to reverse its rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU9708




Industrial Automation
Synchronous Motors
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 5/14/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU10208




Industrial Automation
Labeling DC Motor Connections
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Carol Coonce   Date: 5/12/2008
Description: Learners examine the connections of a DC motor and how the terminals are labeled. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU9608




Industrial Automation
Sensor Hysteresis
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Dean Lodes   Date: 5/6/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners examine the hysteresis function of a sensor.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU7707




Industrial Automation
Limit Switches
Author: Terry Bartelt - Fox Valley Technical College
Technician: Bonnie Tomlin   Date: 5/6/2008
Description: In this animated object, learners examine the basic types of limit switches and how they are used.
FREE Link: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=IAU11908