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 During this process, the catalog was reviewed and content that did not meet accessibility requirements or was outdated was removed.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

Problem Solving: Using a Run Chart

You'll understand how to use a run chart to describe a manufacturing problem.

Main Category

Advanced Manufacturing

Subcategories

Safety & Quality Assurance

Engineering

Production & Automation

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Process Variation

In manufacturing, controlling the production process is critical. Part of this control is knowing when to make adjustments and when to let the line run. Step onto the production line in our manufacturing plant and learn what process variation is and how it impacts your bottom line.

Main Category

Advanced Manufacturing

Subcategories

Safety & Quality Assurance

Production & Automation

Engineering

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Programming a PLC Timer

In this animated object, learners examine the types of information to enter, and the sequence of steps required, to program a programmable logic controller (PLC) timer.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Production & Automation

Engineering

Software Solutions

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Quick-Return Mechanism Velocity Calculations

In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the maximum velocity of the work stroke and the return stroke.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

Production & Automation

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RC Time Constant

In this animated object, learners observe the voltage on a capacitor at various time constants when it either charges or discharges. Students then answer questions in the categories of Identify, Compare, and Compute.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

Production & Automation

Industrial Machinery

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RL Time Constant

Learners read an explanation of the RL time constant and examine the formula for calculating the instantaneous current value. The current is graphed as it climbs to maximum or drops to zero. Note* In the formulas in this module, the Greek letter epsilon should be the mathematical constant 'e'.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

Production & Automation

Industrial Machinery

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RPM of AC Motors

Learners study factors that affect the synchronous speed of an AC motor: the applied AC frequency and the number of stator poles.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

Production & Automation

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Resistor Color Code Description

In this interactive activity, students read about the colored stripes on a resistor and interpret the placement of those colors to determine the value of four-band resistors.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

Production & Automation

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Reversing the Rotation of DC Motors

Learners view animations showing how to change the connections to cause a DC motor to reverse its rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.

Main Category

Construction

Subcategories