Learning Objects

Engineering

Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.

Why Wisc-Online Moved to WisTech Open

In January 2026, Wisc-Online transitioned to WisTech Open to better align with current educational standards and long-term goals. During this process, the catalog was reviewed and content that did not meet accessibility requirements or was outdated was removed. Games were also taken down, and the team is evaluating the possibility of adding them back in the future with accessibility and quality standards in mind.

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Learning Object

Dial Caliper: Measurements Review

The student is asked to identify measurements on a dial caliper.

Main Category

Advanced Manufacturing

Subcategories

Safety & Quality Assurance

Industrial Machinery

Engineering

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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.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

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Displacement Level Sensors

In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.

Main Category

Energy & Natural Resources

Subcategories

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

Production & Automation

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Distance Fallen vs. Stain Diameter (Screencast)

Learners observe how a blood drop in flight continually accelerates and increases in velocity over time. As the drop falls, resistance accumulates. The increase in stain diameter relative to distance of a typical 50 ml drop of blood is represented here. This activity has audio content.

Main Category

Public Service & Safety

Subcategories

Emergency Response

Biotechnology Research & Development

Engineering

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Effects of a Rheostat in a Series Circuit

In this animated object, learners examine how the way in which a rheostat is connected in series with other resistors causes current and voltage to change as the resistance is varied. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

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Electrical Grounding

In this learning module, you'll explore what electrical grounding is, how it works, and some real-world applications.

Main Category

Advanced Manufacturing

Subcategories

Engineering

Safety & Quality Assurance

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Electrical Opens and Shorts

In this animated activity, learners examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object.

Main Category

Supply Chain & Transportation

Subcategories

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

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Electrical Switches & Pushbuttons

In this learning activity you'll review the operation and schematic symbols of various types of switches and push buttons used for electronic circuits.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Industrial Machinery

Engineering

Production & Automation

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Electromagnetic Radiation (Screencast)

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the inverse proportionality of wavelength and frequency and their relationship to the speed of light.