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Wisc-Online, started by Fox Valley Technical College, is a nonprofit platform providing free, high-quality learning objects to learners worldwide. Since 1999, it has offered mobile-friendly, interactive resources that make complex concepts easier to understand while supporting workforce training, academic success, and lifelong learning.
With millions of monthly users, Wisc-Online empowers learners to study at their own pace or connect with others. Backed by award-winning instructional design and collaboration across the Wisconsin Technical College System, Wisc-Online continues to expand access to innovative, effective educational tools for students, educators, and professionals.
Learning Objects
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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Learning Object
Using Graphs to Explain Motion (Screencast)
In this screencast, you'll observe two vehicles moving across the screen at different rates then describe the motion. Additionally, you'll select the corresponding graphs of distance vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time for each vehicle.
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acceleration, distance, graph, motion, relationship, velocity
Using Layout Semi-Precision for a Part
You will be guided through doing a precision layout a part from a drawing.
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Machine Tool, shop
Using Modifiers (Screencast)
In this interactive object, learners read about words that give information about another word in a sentence. Students also practice placing modifiers in sentences in drag and drop exercises.
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misplaced, modifiers, modifying, phrases
Using a Depth Micrometer
Learners will test their ability to read a depth micrometer in this interactive quiz.
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depth, inspection, machine tool measurements, measurement, micrometer
Using a Sine Bar
The learner will use the deceptively simple sine bar to measure angles to minutes or even half minutes.
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angle, measuring angularity, metrology, sine bar, trigonometry
Using a Steady Rest
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up a long piece of tubing using a steady rest, so that you can bore the ends for a bearing.
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bedways, gearbox, headstock, Lathe, Machine Tool, Steady rest
Using an Edge Finder
The learner will use an edge finder to locate the edge of a workpiece.
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edge, edge finder, edgefinder, finder, machinist, workpiece edge
Using an Evidence Bag
Explore how to use an evidence bag including how to open it, place items inside, and seal it for the crime lab.
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crime lab, evidence bag, forensic, opening an evidence bag, sealing an evidence bag
Using an Indicator
Students read about the basics of using an indicator.
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arm, balanced, comparator, contact, continuous, counter, indicator, revolution, standard, tolerance
Using an Inside Micrometer
Walk through of how using an inside micrometer for measurement.
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Machine Tool, shop
Value Types and Reference Types in the .Net Framework
In this learning activity you'll discover the functional differences between value and reference types within the .Net framework.
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.Net, c#, computer science, DotNet, garbage collector, heap, information technology, programming, stack
Value-Added vs. Non-Value-Added Activities
In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.
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activities, added, customer, lean, manufacturing, non, nva, value
Variables in Computer Programming (C#)
In this learning activity you'll define what a variable is, how they're used in the C# programming language, and how the computer works with variables under the hood.
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abstraction, C#, code, memory, programming, RAM, variable
Variables in Computer Programming (JavaScript)
In this learning activity you'll review what a variable is, how to use variables in JavaScript, and how the computer works with variables.
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abstraction, code, JavaScript, memory, programming, RAM, variable
Vectors in Polar Form
In this learning activity you'll place given vectors in correct positions on the Cartesian coordinate system.
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angle, direction, form, magnitude, polar, polar form, polar notation, vector
Vernier Identification Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 12 questions on vernier caliper parts identification.
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caliper, review, vernier
Vernier Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll follow 11 steps to take measurements using a Vernier caliper.
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caliper, how to use a vernier caliper, industrial measurements, precision measurements, review, scale, vernier
Veterinary Parasites Screencast
In this screencast of an old Flash learning object, learners follow along as we sort parasites into divisions and helminth divisions. We'll also identify affected body systems.
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cestodes, helminth, nematodes, trematodes
Vine Nutrient Availability: How Cation Exchange Capacity, Base Saturation, and Soil pH affect vine nutrient availability
Learners examine how CEC, base saturation, and soil pH work with each other to define plant nutrient availability.
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Base Saturation, Cation Exchange Capacity, Grapevine nutrition, Plant nutrition, Soil pH, Viticulture
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
In this learning activity you'll explore how VPN is used to create a secure connection between two networks.
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ip address, network connection, router, vpn, what is a VPN
Visual Logic Basic Programming: Using Flow Charts
In this learning activity you'll understand what flow charts are and how they're used to create computer programs.
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basic programming, computer flowchart, creating inputs outputs, how are flow charts used with computer programming, program flowcharts, visual logic
Visual Studio: Connecting to Team Foundation Service
In this learning activity, you’ll practice connecting to the Team Foundation Service (TFS) and your local code repository to get existing code.
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how do I connect to the Team Foundation Services, source control, tfs, version control, visual studio, VSTS
Visual Studio: Creating a New VSTS Repository
In this learning activity, you'll practice creating a new repository in Visual Studio Online, a cloud-based version control system.
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source control, tfs, version control, Visual Studio, VSTS
Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
Students review the Voltage Divider Rule and work practice problems.
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dc, divider, STEM, vdr, voltage
Voltage Divider Rule Practice Problems
Learners review the VDR and work six problems. Immediate feedback is given.
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dc, divider, rule, vdr, voltage
Voltage Dividers
In this learning activity you'll determine the voltages that can be topped off of a multi-resistor voltage divider that has one main power source.
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cc0004, dividers, voltage
Voltage Drops
In this animated object, learners drag resistors of the proper value into a series circuit to cause a required amount of current to flow. Seven review questions complete the activity.
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current, drops, resistance, resistances, voltage, voltages, volts
Voltage Drops in a Series Circuit
Students study the concept that the voltage drop across a series circuit resistor is proportional to its resistance. They then complete a brief quiz.
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cc0004, circuit, drop, proportional, resistance, series, voltage
Voltage Regulation
In this animated activity, learners examine how the speed of a motor may change if the voltage from the power source fluctuates due to power line irregularities. This lesson has audio content.
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electric motor, junction voltage, motor contol, motor speed, power, power line, transistor, voltage fluctuation
Voltage Regulation of a Zener Diode
The learner will understand how a zener diode maintains a constant voltage as the resistance values of a load change.
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diode, regulation, regulator, rr0002, voltage, zener
Voltage Sources in Parallel
The effect of connecting voltage sources in parallel to increase amperage to a load is presented.
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batteries, cc0005, circuits, parallel, sources, voltage
Voltage Sources in Series
In this learning activity you'll explore the effect of connecting voltage sources in series to increase voltage applied to a load.
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aiding, batteries, cc0004, circuits, opposing, series, sources, voltage
Voltages Across Series and Parallel Capacitive Circuits (Screencast)
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine how dc voltages develop across capacitors that are connected in series and in parallel.
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aa0003, capacitor, capacitors, charged, charges, voltage, voltages
Voltmeter Circuit Connections
Students read a step-by-step approach on how to connect a voltmeter to a circuit when making a measurement.
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cc0002, connections, measurement, measurements, reading, readings, voltmeter
Weaving Terms
Robotic welding allows welders to create more consistent and higher quality welds. But, it requires you to understand the terminology associated with its programs. Watch this module to review terminology associated with robotic arc welding and the weaving process.
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correctly set the values, create a proper weave, goal of the weld, weld amplitude, weld dwell, weld frequency, weld pattern, welding terms
Web Applications Attack
Know the threats. Block the breach. This module breaks down how common web attacks like SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting work—and how to stop them.
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Welding Wire Spool Installation Instructions
The learner will identify the steps and proper techniques for installing a wire spool on a welding machine.
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drive roll, drive roll spindle, drive roll tension, external wire feed, internal wire feed, welding gun, welding gun cable, welding station, wire feed, wire feed systems, wire spool
What Is Color?
In this animated and interactive lesson, learners examine additive and subtractive color theories.
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additive color theory, color, color spectrum, color triangle, color wavelength, LCD, light, light energy, phosphor dots, reflected energy, subtractive color theory, white light
What Is Current?
Learners study an animation that shows how a battery charge reduces over time and when varying resistance values are placed in a series circuit. Ten review questions complete the activity.
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batteries, battery, circuit, current, is, life, series, what
What Is Normalization?
In this learning activity you'll examine how database normalization eliminates redundancy and helps maintain consistency within a relational database.
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1nf, 2nf, 3nf, data, data anomalies, normal form, normalization, redundancy, referential integrity
What Is Torque? (Screencast)
Learners read a description of torque and study the factors that cause its magnitude to change.
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feet, mechanics, pound, torque
What Is a Radian?
In this learning activity you'll explore a graphical depiction of a radian for angular measurement.
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how do I calculate a radian, How do I find a radian, radians and angles, what is a radian
What Should I Draw for These Lab Tests?
Laboratory testing begins with a doctor's order and is followed by specimen collection. In this activity, learners review doctors’ lab orders and select the blood collection tubes required for each patient.
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blood, draw, lab, phlebotomy, tests, tube, vacutainer, venipuncture
What Type of Team Do You Belong To?
Are you a member of a fragmented, conflicted, or smooth- functioning team? Learn the characteristics of each to build a stronger team.
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building trust at work, building trust in your team, communication in the workplace, decision making, reaching consensus on the job, soft skills, team building, team outcomes, teamwork
What is Biosecurity?
At the end of this lesson you will be able to- Explain what biosecurity means.- Describe why biosecurity is important.- Identify what kinds of disease agents we try to prevent or control with biosecurity. - Demonstrate disease agent-host-environmental interactions that result in disease.
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agent, biosecurity, chicken, cow, disease, farm, host, infection, pig
What is Database Denormalization?
In this activity, the learner will understand what denormalization is and when it's an appropriate strategy.
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denormalization, flatten, performance, reporting
What is Sexual Harassment?
Explore what sexual harassment is, the three conditions that constitute harassing behavior, and the four levels of sexual harassment.
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history of sexual harassment laws, office sexual harassment, sexual harassment, what is sexual harassment, workplace harassment scenario
What is Supply Chain Management?
In this learning activity, you will learn what supply chain management is, four main links that make up the supply chain, and explore examples of how effective supply chain management works.
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How does the supply chain work?, Management, Supply Chain, What is Supply Chain
What is an Algorithm?
In this learning activity, we’ll learn what an algorithm is.
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Algorithm, Get Unstuck, IT Study guide
What is the .Net Framework?
In this learning activity you'll discover what the .NET Framework is, what problems it solves, and how it came to be.
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base class library, BCL, C#, CLR, COM, Common Language Runtime, component, IL, memory, programming
Wheatstone Bridge
Students follow step-by-step directions on how to make mathematical calculations for a Wheatstone bridge.
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bridge, cc0007, network, wheatstone
White Blood Cells
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the structure and functions of granulocytes and agranulocytes. Two exercises complete the activity.
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agranulocytes, basophil, blood, cells, eosinophil, granulocytes, leukocytes, leukocytosis, leukopenia, neutrophil, white
Window 10 and Desktop Elements
In this interactive object, learners identify the elements of the Windows platform in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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computer, window
Wire Feed Equipment ID (GMAW)
This module is identify parts of the GMAW wire feed equipment.
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GMAW, weld torch
Work and Power (Screencast)
Learners examine the formulas for calculating work in ft-lb units and power in ft-lb/min. units.
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engineering, jj0001, mechanical, physics, power, work
Working With Independent Chucks
This video will demonstrate working with independent chucks on an engine lathe.
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Lathe, Machine Tool, shop
Working with Zip Files
In this learning activity you'll learn what Zip files are, their origins, and how to work with them in Windows.
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How do I use zip files, How do I work with zip files, What are zip files
Workplace Ethics: Enforcing Rules
This interactive study guide will help students to identify recommended processes for enforcing rules on a work team.
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coaching employees, coaching in the workplace, discipline, employee, enforce, enforcing, ethics, fair, handbook, how to enforce rules on a work team. disciplinary, interactive study guide, investigate, leader, notice, procedure, rules, team, workplace
Writing Effective Business Emails
The learner will study an effective workplace email being written while a narrator explains the step-by-step process. The learner will distinguish the difference between poorly written and effectively written emails.
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business correspondence, email, office memo, professional email, tips for writing emails, workplace email, written communication skills
Writing Effective Goals for Employee Motivation
In this learning activity you'll review how to write effective goal statements.
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goal, goals, leadership, motivation, objectives, setting
Writing Effective Instructions
The learner will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.
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audience, communication, communication skills, conveying instructions, directions, giving instructions, how to write warnings, workplace communication, written communication, written instructions
Writing Effective Paraphrases (Screencast)
In this screencast, you'll review paraphrasing brief, non-fiction passages.
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documentation, paraphrasing, plagiarism, restate
Writing a Sentence Outline (Screencast)
In this screencast, you'll examine writing a sentence outline using complete sentences for headings, subheadings, main points, and subpoints.
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how do I create an outline for my speech, How do I outline a speech, how do I write an outline, speech outline tips
Writing a Topic Outline
Every speech starts with an outline. Knowing how to write one can make the difference between speech success and speech failure. In this module, we’ll explore what’s involved in creating an outline, demonstrate how to put one together, and give you examples you can use to create your own outline.
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creating an outline, outline my speech, write a speech outline, writing an outline
Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, c=0
In this interactive object, learners read about sampling plans and practice using a sampling table.
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acceptance, attribute, plans, sampling, zero
Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure (Screencast)
Learners follow the steps required to perform the Ziegler-Nichols reaction curve process identification procedure.
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curve, method, methods, nichols, pid, reaction, tuning, ziegler
Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Tuning Calculations (Screencast)
Learners study the mathematical calculations used to determine the proper PID values to be entered into a controller using the Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve.
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control, curve, nichols, pid, reaction, tuning, ziegler
pH and Its Basic Principles
In this animated object, learners view hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a solution. A brief quiz on the basic principles of the term pH completes the activity.
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acid, acidic, alkaline, base, basic
Wisc-Online FAQs
Explore this section for helpful answers to common questions regarding Wisc-Online.
Why did Wisc-Online change?
Wisc-Online has upported millions of learners for over 20 years. It was time for a refresh! By moving to WisTech Open, we were able to continue offering free, high-quality learning resources on a more modern, sustainable platform.
What happened with the Wisc-Online Arcade?
The Play Games Arcade went offline at the time Wisc-Online moved to WisTech Open.
Do saved links or bookmarks still work?
No, bookmarks to the old site stopped working after December 2025.
What happened to Wisc-Online objects that were downloaded into LMS platforms?
If instructors had downloaded and embedded Wisc-Online objects (like SCORM packages) into their LMS, those continued to work even after the Wisc-Online site transitioned to WisTech Open. These objects were self-contained and did not rely on the live site.
Is there an opportunity to develop new content?
Yes. Ideas for new content could be shared at https://www.wistechopen.org/contact by selecting “Pitch a Project Idea.” All project ideas were considered based on available funding.