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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.
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Access Modifiers in C#
In this learning activity we will learn what access modifiers are and how they are used in C#.
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Achieve Persistence on the Web
In this learning activity you'll discover the disconnected nature of the HTTP request-response model including some methods of persisting state and the security implications.
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client, cookie, http, javascript, request, response, server, session
An Algorithm for Binary Subtraction
Students use the Base Minus One Complement method to perform binary subtraction. This learning activity has audio content and immediate feedback.
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An Algorithm for Converting a Binary Number to a Decimal Number
In this learning activity you'll examine two methods for converting a binary number to a decimal number.
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Algorithm, converting a binary number, how do I convert a binary number to a decimal, what are binary numbers
An Algorithm for Converting a Decimal Number to a Binary Number
In this learning activity you'll examine a systematic method for converting a decimal number (base 10) into a binary number (base 2).
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algorithm, binary, computer programming, decimal, how do I convert a decimal number to a binary number
An Introduction to the Solderless Breadboard (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the layout and operation of the solderless breadboard.
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board, breadboard, proto, solderless
An Overview of IT Project Management
In this learning activity, you’ll be introduced to the many responsibilities of being an IT project manager.
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AGILE, IT Project management, project manager responsibilities, What is project management
An Overview of the Raspberry Pi
In this learning activity you'll discover what the Raspberry Pi is, how it's used, and some projects you can do at home.
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How do I use the Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi programming, Raspberry Pi projects, What is Raspberry Pi
Angular JS
Explore the AngularJS framework, learn how it’s used to architect, and organize code when building web applications.
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client-side technology, how to use AngularJS to build Javascript applications, model view controller, MVC, What is angular JS
Asymmetric Encryption: How It Works
In this learning activity you'll explore public key encryption and conclude with a short quiz.
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decrypt, encrypt, encryption, private key, public key, secure socket layer, ssl, what is a public key
Async and Await
In this learning activity, we’ll explore how async and await is used in mobile programming to allow multiple tasks to happen at once.
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Async and await mobile development, parallel, thread, What is async and await, writing code for mobile devices
Attributes of a Class: Fields and Properties
In this learning activity you'll discover how C#, attributes provide a way of associating data with an object in two forms - Fields and Properties.
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C# attributes, class, getter, object oriented programming, oop, setter, variable, what are fields and properties
Axis Modes
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
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axis modes, axis movement, cartesian coordinates, jogging the robot, robot, robot joints, robot programming, robot rotation, single joint movement
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
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7-segment display, binary coded decimal, common anode, common cathode, led display, seven-segment display
Basic Logic Gates
The learner will understand the operation of the six fundamental logic gates and the inverter by using truth tables, Boolean Algebra equations, switch analogies, and written statements.
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and gate, boolean algebra, exclusive nor gate, exclusive or gate, inverter gate, logic gates functionality, nand gate, nor gate, or gate
CRC – Cyclic Redundancy Check
In this learning activity, you’ll be introduced to what the CRC is, the technology behind it, and how it’s performed.
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computer network crc, digital networking, error detecting code, What is the cyclic redundancy check
CRUD Applications - Create Retrieve Update Delete
In this learning activity you'll discover what C.R.U.D. applications are and how they're used in everyday life.
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Application, Business Application, crud overview, Data-Driven, how does crud work?, study guide for crud, what is c.r.u.d.?
CSI Coding Scene Investigation
Learners test their knowledge in this drag-and-drop exercise by identifying coding errors in health care claim cases.
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ama, american, association, coding, cpt, medical
CSI Coding Scene Investigation
Learners test their knowledge in this drag-and-drop exercise by identifying coding errors in health care claim cases.
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ama, american, association, coding, cpt, medical
Calling Programs from Inputs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Calls and Unconditional Jumps
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Components of a Computer Workstation: Skills Check 1
In this interactive exercise, learners label the components of a workstation, a Windows desktop, and an application window.
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computer, workstation
Concepts of Programming 4: Structure of Variable Declarations
Understand the pseudocode structure of variable declarations
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programming, robotic, variables
Concepts of Programming 5: Pseudocode Structure of Inputs and Outputs
Understand pseudocode structure of Inputs and Outputs, a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
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inputs, IT, outputs, programming
Concepts of Programming 6: Pseudocode Structure of Assigning Data to Variables
Understand the pseudocode structure of variable declarations, a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
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IT, programming, variables
Concepts of Programming 7: Pseudocode If Statements Structure
Identify the correct description of pseudocode if statements.
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if, IT, programming, statements
Concepts of Programming 8: Pseudocode Repetition Structures using For Statement
Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
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IT, Loops, programming, Pseudocode
Concepts of Programming 9: Pseudocode Repetition Structures using While Statements
Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
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Do, IT, Programming, Pseudocode, Statements, While
Converting Between Gray and Binary Codes
Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.
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between, binary, code, codes, conversions, converting, gray, number, numbers
Counting Programs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls, unconditional jumps, and counters in this learning activity.
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call, counter, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Creating Histograms
Students follow steps to transfer data from a list to a histogram.
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frequency, histogram, midpoint, range
Cross-Site Scripting Defined
In this activity we will learn how vulnerable websites are open to cross site-scripting attacks (XSS).
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cross site scripting, non-persistent, persistent, reflected attack, session, xss
Cross-site Scripting Awareness
In this learning activity, you'll explore the topic of cross-site scripting, (or XSS)
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cookie, What is XSS? What is cross site scripting? Malicious code. XSS study guide.Internet safety
Data Manipulation Language
Explore what DML is including its main commands INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.
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CRUD, database, DELETE, DML, INSERT, SELECT, SQL, UPDATE
Database Data Types
In this activity, you'll learn about the different data types associated with databases.
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difference between data types, what are databases, What are datatypes
Database Naming Conventions
In this learning activity, you'll discover and then follow established rules when naming database objects.
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convention, how do I use database naming conventions, naming, objects, what are database naming conventions
Debugging: Breakpoints
In this learning activity we will discuss breakpoints: what they are and how to use them.
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break point, code, debug, debugging, step into, step out, step over
Debugging: Immediate Window
In this learning activity, you'll explore the Immediate Window including what is it and how you use it?
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how do I use the Immediate window to debug, What is the immediate window
Debugging: What is It?
Learn more about debugging including: what it is, why we use it, and what it looks like in action.
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breakpoint, bug, Debugging, exception, exception handling, How do I Debug?, What is debugging?
Demultiplexers (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a demultiplexer along with the data output and select lines. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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data, dd0003, demultiplexer, demultiplexers, digital, distributor
Denial of Service Attacks
In this learning activity you'll explore what a denial of service attack is and learn how a single hacker can take down an entire system.
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DDos, how do DDoS attacks work?, http, interface, internet, server, what is a denial of service attack
Design Principles Introduction
Explore the history behind today's eLearning best practices in this introduction to our design principles series.
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design principles, eLearning, good eLearning, multimedia, online learning
Disk Encryption Simulation
You will encounter real-world challenges that mimic what IT professionals face in day-to-day operations, providing hands-on experience with resolving TPM errors.
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Equivalent Gates/Ladder Logic Circuits
Learners will identify ladder logic diagrams and the logic functions they perform.
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circuits, exclusive-nor gate, exclusive-or gate, gates, ladder logic diagrams, logic gates, nand gate, nor gate, normally closed contact, normally open contact, or gate
Exclusive-NOR Gate (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll review the operation of an Exclusive-NOR gate by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
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dd0004, digital, electronics, ex, exnor, gate, gates, logic, nor
FTP - What You Need to Know
In this learning activity you'll explore why the FTP protocol is often used to transfer data across the network and more importantly, why it should not be.
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file transfer, ftp, hacker, protocol, security, what is the FTP protocol, white hat
Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks
Fibre Channel storage area networks can play a pivotal role in the performance of cloud computing. This learning activitywill explain the benefits, components, and some basic configurations of fibre channel networks.
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cloud, compute, interswitch link, SAN, virtual, vm
Finding Factorials with Recursion
In this activity we will discover when recursion is the best solution for your computer programming task.
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algorithm, base case, c#, factorial, fibonacci, math
Firewalls: Relationships Among Firewall Perimeters
In this learning activity you'll examine how firewalls block viruses by discussing trusted, semi-trusted, and untrusted networks.
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between, firewall, perimeters, relationships
Go-Back-N ARQ
You'll be introduced to the Go-Back-N ARQ, learn what it is, and find out how it's used to keep track of data sent between networked computers.
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arq, Data, Frames, Go Back N ARQ, Networks, Static Window, What is ARQ
How Switches Increase Speed
In this learning activity you'll observe how switches are used in local area networks to increase data transmission speeds.
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area, increase, lan, lans, local, network, networks, speed, switches, why
How to Evaluate a Problem Statement using MEA and IPO Techniques
In this learning activity you'll discover how to evaluate a problem statement using both the MEA and the IP Techniques.
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analysis, how do i write an IPO statement?, input, IPO, MEA, means-end, output, process, what is IPO?, what is MEA?
IP Addressing and Subnetting
In this learning activity you'll review how a local area network computer uses a subnet mask to determine if its message is intended for a computer on the same network or on a remote network.
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addressing, area, id, information, ip, lan, local, network, subnet, subnetting, technology
IT Project Management: Agile Scrum
In this learning activity, you’ll be introduced to how the Agile software development methodology uses the scrum framework.
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agile, agile scrum, pm, project management, SDLC
IT Project Management: Combined Methodologies
Explore how to combine Waterfall and Agile methodologies for your next software development project.
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Agile, development, How do I combine waterfall and agile, project management, systems analysis, Waterfall
IT Project Management: Methodologies
You'll explore two unique project management methodologies for developing software.
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agile methodology, Agile vs Waterfall, how does Agile differ from waterfall, IT project management methodologies, what is Agile
IT Project Management: Waterfall Methodology
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the Waterfall model and its application to software development.
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agile, IT project management models, pm, SDLC, waterfall methodology, waterfall vs agile, what are project management methodologies
IT-Cybersecurity: Red Team, Blue Team, and Cybersecurity Policies
Think like a hacker. Respond like a pro. In this module, you’ll experience a simulated breach and learn how red and blue teams handle the heat.
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Phishing campaign, Reconnaissance, simulation, Stolen credentials, Vyond
Identifying Engineering Notation
The learner will represent very large and very small numbers in engineering notation.
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current, electronics, engineering, engineering notation, exponents, factor of 10, gig, measurement, notation, power, resistance, standard form, voltage
Instantiation: Constructing an Object
In this learning activity you'll discover how constructors in the C# programming language are used to instantiate objects.
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c sharp, c#, constructor, instantiation, Object Oriented Programming, OOP
Internal Elements of a 555 Timer (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal elements of a 555 IC and their operation.
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circuit, elements, ic, integrated, internal, timer
Intrusion Detection Systems
Explore Intrusion Detection Systems, what they are, how they're configured, and the types of protection the provide.
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computer security, hacker, IDS, IDS security systems, Network security, security, What are intrusion detection systems
JOINs (Inner, Left, Right, Full)
In this learning activity, you’ll explore four different types of JOINs and understand how they help programmers produce readable reports.
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how do I use joins, inner join, left join, outer join, right join, What are joins
Logic Symbols (Screencast)
The schematic symbols of logic gates used in digital circuits are shown.
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dd0004, gates, logic, schematic, symbols
Malware
In this learning activity, you'll explore what malware is, what the different types of malware are, and how you can protect your computer from these threats.
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adware, bots, how does malware affect my computer, ransomeware, spyware, trojans, viruses, What is malware, worms
Man in the Middle Attacks with ARP Poisoning
In this learning activity you'll identify Man-in-the-middle attacks and discuss how they affect network security.
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arp, arp cache, arp table, mac address, network sniffing
Network Internet Protocol (IPv6)
In this learning activity you'll explore the IPv4 IP address scheme and the planned conversion to IPv6.
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address, addressing, information, internet, ip, ipv4, ipv6, protocol, technology
Normalization – 1st Normal Form
In this learning activity you'll explore and practice the first step in normalizing a database.
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1nf, 2nf, 3nf, how do you normalize a database, normal form, primary key, what is data normalization, what is first normal form
Normalization – 2nd Normal Form
In this activity you'll practice designing a table in second normal form.
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1nf, 2nf, 3nf, concatenated, normal form, partial dependency, primary key
Normalization – 3rd Normal Form
In this learning activity, you'll be introduced to Third Normal Form and you'll design a table following these rules.
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1nf, 2nf, 3nf, database normalization, prinary key, third normal form, transitive dependency, what is third normal form
Object or Class?
In this learning activity, you'll watch an animated explanation of the terms class and object as used by computer programmers, and then contrast the differences.
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Abstraction, Animated explanation, Classes, Classroom resources, Computer programming, Data types, Educational resources, eLearning, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Methods, Object-oriented programming, Objects, Online learning, Polymorphism, Programming concepts, Programming languages, Programming terminology, Student engagement, Study aids, Variables
Op Amp Comparator (Screencast)
Students read an explanation of the operation of an operational amplifier that functions as a comparator.
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amp, amplifier, comparator, op, operational, rr0005
Op Amps 1: The Operational Amplifier
The learner will examine the basic characteristics of the operational amplifier integrated circuit and solve for Vout.
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Overflow and Underflow for Signed Binary Numbers
Learners examine the occurrence of overflow and underflow conditions in a programmable logic controller. It is recommended that users view the learning object “Signed Binary Numbers” in advance of this object.
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binary, number, numbering, numbers, overflow, signed, system, underflow
Parameters and Arguments
In this learning activity, you’ll discover the difference between a parameter and an argument.
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expression, function, javascript, programming, variable, what are parameters and arguments
Pointers In C++
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to programming pointers compatible with both the C and C++ languages.
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address-of, arrow operator, dereference, dereference operator, dot operator, memory, pointers, what are C++ pointers?
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.
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controller, controllers, logic, plc, plcs, programmable, programming, timer, timers
Programming in C++ Using Constants
In this learning activity you'll discover the const keyword and it’s uses in C++.
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function, keyword, memory, pointer, programming, variable, what is the const keyword
Recursion - See Recursion
In this learning object you'll learn what recursion is and how to use it.
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base case, c#, call stack, carl franklin, function, interface, programming, recursion
Referential Integrity
Explore what referential integrity is, why it's important to reliable data organization, and learn how it enforces constraints.
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constraint, database, erd, foreign key, how does referential integrity work, lookup table, normal form, normalization, primary key, RDBMS, relational
Request Response: How the Web Works
In this learning activity we’ll learn how the web works by using a Request and Response algorithm.
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dns, http, javascript, server, website
Restful Services
In this learning activity, we’ll explore what RESTful services are, how they interact with clients and servers, and finally, understand how it works within an HTTP framework.
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architecure, crud, delete, get, http verbs, post, put, rest, what are restful services, what is the restful architecture
SEO - Site Optimization
This learning activity explains how site structure and organization can have a positive effect on optimization and driving traffic to your website.
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Directory, Drive traffic, Optimize, SEO
SSH - Secure Shell
In this activity you will learn the benefits of SSH, Secure shell, versus plain FTP.
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FTP, Man in the middle attack, secure channel, SSH, unix
STP - The Spanning Tree Protocol
In this learning activity you'll use the Spanning Tree Protocol to correctly set up a loop-free Ethernet local area network.
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how does the spanning tree protocol work, lan, loop, network, what is the spanning tree protocol
Setting Up Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The learner will understand how to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using a home computer network.
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network, private, secure, virtual, VPN
Signed Binary Numbers: 2's Complement
Learners use this interactive and animated object to examine the use of binary numbers in a programmable logic controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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binary, numbering, numbers, signed, singed, system
Strings in the .NET Framework
In this activity, we will explain the string datatype in the .net framework and cover the peculiarities of a reference type that appears to behave like value type.
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c#, primitive, reference type, string, value type
Subtracting Binary Numbers by Adding the 2's Complement
In this learning activity you'll solve three binary subtraction problems using the 2's complement method.
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math, microprocessors, micro-processors, two's complement, what is a binary number
The 7493 IC Binary Counter (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the construction of a 7493 IC as mod-2 and mod-8 up-counters. They view how this binary counter can be modified to operate at different modulus counts.
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7493, counter, electronic
The Basic Operation of a Diode
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the operation of a semiconductor diode when it is forward and reverse biased. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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biased, diode, diodes, forward, reverse, rr0001, semiconductor
The CLR: Overview of the Common Language Runtime
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the Common Language Runtime, or CLR.
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The Contiguity Principle
Explore how aligning on-screen text and narration with graphics can help improve knowledge retention and learner engagement.
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Contiguity, design, eLearn, mayer, multimedia
The IP Address Format
In this learning activity you'll examine the format of an IP address and interpret the octet by converting between decimal and binary numbers.
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address, addresses, format, information, ip, numbers, technology
The Logic Gates (Screencast)
Students read information about basic logic gates including the gates' names, symbols, Boolean expressions, pronunciations, and truth tables. They then complete a matching exercise.
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digital, gates, logic
The Op Amp Integrator
The learner will understand the circuit configuration and operation of an integrator op amp.
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capacitor, circuit, op amp, operational amplifier, resistor
The Processor Scan Cycle (Screencast)
Learners examine the three steps of a processor scan cycle.
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controller, controllers, cycle, logic, plc, plcs, processor, programmable, scan
Timing Diagrams (Screencast)
The explanation and use of timing diagrams used in digital electronics to graphically show the operation of various circuits are given.
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dd0001, diagram, diagrams, gate, timing, waveform