Learning Objects
Production & Automation
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 During this process, the catalog was reviewed and content that did not meet accessibility requirements or was outdated was removed.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
Cycle Time and One-Piece Flow
In a series of three interactive exercises, learners explore the relationship between process cycle time and defect detection, and between process cyle time and smaller batch sizes. The techniques of lean/JIT are applied to achieve the continuous improvement (kaizen) goal of reducing inventory by pursuing one-piece flow.
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batch. batch production, cycle time, decrease inventory, defect, efficiency, JIT, just in time, just-in-time, Lean, less storage, one piece, one-piece, pizza, single unit
Derivative Control Mode Analogy (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners view a race of two boats as an example of how the derivative function of a PID controller shortens the time duration of an operation.
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control, derivative, intregral, mode, pid, proportional
Designing a Ladder Diagram
In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.
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circuits, design, ladder circuit, ladder diagram, ladder diagram design, stem, switch
Displacement Level Sensors
In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.
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displacement, level, sensor, sensors
Doosan Machine Setup and Operation
This video will walk you through the Setup and operation of the Doosan CNC Turning Center Machine.
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Classroom resources, CNC Turning Center, Control panel, Cutting feeds, Doosan, Educational resources, eLearning, G-code programming, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Machine maintenance, Machine operation, Machine setup, Online learning, Safety procedures, Spindle speeds, Student engagement, Study aids, Tool offsets, Tooling, Turning operations, Workholding, Workpiece offsets
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.
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cc0002, diagram, pushbuttons, schematic, switches, switching
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
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armature, conductors, dc motor, motor basics, stator
Future-State Mapping
The learner reads an explanation of all of the elements that comprise a future-state map. A map is shown.
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enterprise, future, improvement, lean, management, manufacturing, map, mapping, process, state, stream, value
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
In this animated activity, learners explore three major methods of heat transfer and practice identifying each.
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Animated activity, College-level thermodynamics, Conduction, Convection, Educational resources, Energy transfer, Fluid dynamics, Heat exchange, Heat flow, Heat sinks, Heat sources, Heat transfer, High school physics, Interactive learning, Online learning., Radiation, Science animation, STEM education, Temperature difference, Thermal conductivity, Thermal energy, Thermal equilibrium, Thermal insulation, Thermodynamics
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine why the piston of a hydraulic cylinder extends slower than it retracts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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cylinder, ff0002, hydraulic, piston, rod, speed