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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
Solubility of Ionic Compounds in Water
Learners view movie clips to determine the solubility of two ionic compounds. They also examine a solubility chart and predict the solubility of compounds.
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insoluble, rules, salt, solubility, soluble
Solving Percent Problems Using a Pyramid Grid (Screencast)
Students use the pyramid method to solve percent problems. The pyramid grid provides a visual way to set up the equation.
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chart, grid, math, percent, percents, solving
Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Addition or Subtraction Method (Screencast)
In a series of practice problems, learners use the addition or subtraction method to solve systems of linear equations, also called "simultaneous linear equations."
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Substitution Method
In a series of practice problems, learners use the substitution method to solve systems of linear equations, also called "simultaneous linear equations."
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Solving Trade Discount Problems (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners follow a step-by-step process to solve trade discount problems.
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business, discount, trade
Sorting Out Math Symbols
In this learning activity you'll review different math symbols and identify them in a matching exercise.
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how to read a math problem, what are the basic math symbols
South Asia - The Asian Subcontinent (Screencast)
Students identify and locate the seven countries on the Asian Subcontinent.
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asia, bangladesh, bhutan, india, indian, lanka, nepal, pakistan, peninsula, south, sri, subcontinent
Spanish Conversation - Greetings in Mexico
Spanish conversation instruction, by Fox Valley Technical College Spanish instructors. How two native speakers from Mexico would greet each other.
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greeting, hello, Mexico
Spatter Drop Dynamics on Impact (Screencast)
In this screencast, the student will learn that regardless of the surface onto which a blood droplet is falling, the angle or velocity at which it does so, or the volume of the droplet, there are four distinct phases involved in the reaction of a moving droplet with impact against a surface.
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police science
Squaring a Part
This video will guide you through the process of squaring a part on a milling machine.
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Bridgeport, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, parts, square
Squaring the Toolhead
In this video, we’ll go over the necessary steps to square the toolhead on a Bridgeport mill.
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Bridgeport, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine
Stages of Dental Plaque Formation (Screencast)
In this screencast, students read about the stages of microbial dental plaque formation and the time it takes for each stage to occur.
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bacteria, dental, dentist, microbial, oral, plaque, teeth
Stain Measurement & Calculating Angles of Impact (Screencast)
In this learning object the student will learn how to measure a stain and calculate angles of impact. Determining the angle of impact for bloodstains takes advantage of the trigonometric functions (Sine function).A mathematical relationship exists between the width and length of an elliptical bloodstain which allows for the calculation of the angle of the impact for the original spherical drop of blood.Given well formed stains we can accurately measure the width and length by simply dividing the stain along it’s major and minor axis. The opposite halves would be generally equal to each other which aids in establishing the impact angle.
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calculate, ellip, Mathematical, measurement, Stain
Standard-Position Angles and Reference Angles
The learner will recognize standard-position angles and find the reference angle for any standard-position angle.
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angle, angles, reference angles, Standard-position angles
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.
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gtaw, tig, welding
Steel Rule Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a steel rule correctly and accurately.
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measurement, rule, steel, types
Steel Rule Types
In this learning activity you'll review different types of steel rules used in manufacturing.
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how do I use steel rules, rule, rules, steel, types, what are steel rules
Steel Rules Test
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of the different types of steel rules as well as how to use and read them correctly.
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linear, measurement, rule, steel, types
Steel Rules Types and Usage
In this learning activity you'll review steel rule measurement.
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how do I measure using a steel rule, measurement, rule, rules, steel, what is steel rule measurement
Stem and Leaf Plots (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll create a stem and leaf plot.
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how do I create a stem and leaf plot, how do I use a stem and leaf plot, leaf, plot, stem, what is a stem and leaf plot
Sterling Drill Grinder
In this document you'll review the Sterling Drill Grinder.
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drill, drilling, grinder, sharpening, sterling
Stoichiometry
In this interactive lesson, students examine the quantitative relationship between chemicals in a balanced mathematical equation.
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chemistry, conversion factor, grams to moles, moles to mass
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
Subject - Verb Agreement (Screencast)
Student learn to use proper subject - verb agreement.
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sentence structure, subject verb
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
Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
In this animated and interactive object, learners view two examples of how to subtract fractions with unlike denominators and then work five similar problems.
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Successfully Completing Your Weld Test
The learner will...review the process for successfully completing a weld procedure specification for weld testing in the educational setting.
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Summary Writing (Screencast)
In this screencast, students demonstrate an understanding of summary writing by reading step-by-step instructions and then summarizing short paragraphs. Examples of summaries that are poorly written, as well as those that are written well, are included.
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lecture, summary, write a summary, writing
Summary of Bloodstain Evidence Documentation (Screencast)
This activity will summarize the bloodstain evidence documentation process.
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blood
Superficial Skeletal Muscles (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read descriptions of the actions of the superficial skeletal muscles and see their locations.
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action, muscle, muscles, names, skeletal
Surface Finish
Learners review surface finish basics and read how to calculate the roughness average.
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average, finish, flaw, height, lay, marks, plate, profilometer, roughness, scratch, surface, tool, waviness
Surface Tension of a Blood Drop (Screencast)
This screencast shows how blood droplets are held together by a strong cohesive molecular force that produces surface tension in each drop and on the external force. Surface tension pulls the surface molecules of a liquid toward its interior, decreasing the surface area and causing the liquid to resist penetration.
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blood, forens, spheroid, Surface tension, teardrop
Surface Texture Symbols
Learners examine the symbols and values that control surface roughness, waviness, and lay. A brief quiz completes the object.
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aided, average, blueprint, computer, design, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, flat, front, isometric, lay, machine, material, object, parallel, perpendicular, pictorial, polish, profile, reading, removal, roughness, side, sketch, symbols, texture, three, top, two, view, waviness
Synchronous Motors
In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
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ac, ac synchronous motor, electricity, magnetic field, motor, stem
THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION: All You Need to Know in 4 Minutes
With this highly entertaining four-minute animation, learners can visualize the basics of accounting.
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accounting, Accounting Equation, asset, capital, earnings, equity, expenses, income, liability, revenue
Taffy Atoms
Students read brief descriptions of atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds, and complete a matching exercise that pictures these particles and molecules as pieces of taffy.
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atoms, chemistry, compounds, elements, molecules
Taking Messages in a Medical Office (Screencast)
In this screencast, people preparing to work in a medical office review the basic steps to follow when taking phone messages.
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initials, message, messages, notes, pad, phone, telephone
Tap and Dies Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use taps and dies.
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dies, review, tap
Task Roles in Effective Teams
The learner will identify individual roles that help teams accomplish goals.
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attitudes matter, enrich the ideas, make adjustments, opportunities to improve, take a second look, team dynamics, team performance, teamwork, work team dynamics, work team relationships
Teamwork Outside the Box
The learner will examine strategies for evaluating new ideas and accepting change that will enhance teamwork.
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accepting change, adaptable teams, collaboration, creative teams, creative thinking, employability essentials, listening in a team, open-minded team members, positive teams, soft skills, team problem-solving, withholding judgment
Temperature Emissivity of Non-Blackbodies (Screencast)
Learners study the effect of reflected and transmitted energy on the measurement of emitted energy by a non-blackbody. A short quiz completes the activity.
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blackbodies, blackbody, emissivity, emitted, energy, measurements, pyrometer, pyrometry, radiated, radiation, reflected, temperature, transmitted
The 3 Rs: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement
Practice how to make research decisions using the 3 Rs.
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lab, reduction, refinement, replacement, research
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 8 Wastes of the Lean Production System
The learner identifies ways to eliminate or minimize wastes found in business processes. A quiz completes the activity.
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3 rs, defects, downtime, excess processing, inventory, lean, motion, non-utilized skills, overproduction, transportation waste, waiting
The Absolute Rotary Encoder
The learner will gain an understanding of robot motion control by comprehending the fundamentals of the encoder.
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encoder, led transmitter, optical absolute encoder, photo sensor, robot, robot motion control
The Anatomy of the Heart (Video)
In this video learners view the valves and chambers of the heart.
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atria, heart, valves, ventricles
The Animal Welfare Act
Imagine you're a college student volunteering in a lab that includes animal research and you're trying to decide if this would be a good experience. Play through this module to understand the regulations for animal well-being and how they impact animal welfare. Prove you're an Animal Welfare Whiz!
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animal welfare, Animal Welfare Act, BioLeap, NAVS, Pepper
The Appendicular Skeleton (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the bones of the appendicular skeleton.
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bone, skeletal, skeleton
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 Basics of Welding Electricity
Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.
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amperage, electricity fundamentals, parts of a circuit, resistance, voltage, welding input power
The Brain - Anatomy and Function
Learners review and reinforce their knowledge of brain anatomy and function in this learning activity.
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Brain, cerebellum, limbic, lobe, thalamus
The Broadband Telco Services Subscriber Loop
Walk through the subscriber loop and learn how the signal travels from the central office to the subscriber.
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broadband, subscriber loop, telephone
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 Cell: Passive Transport Diffusion (Video)
Explore what passive transport diffusion is and how it moves water through a membrane.
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Biology, cell membranes, cell movement, how things move across cells, oxygen
The Cell: Passive Transport Osmosis (Video)
Explore what passive transport osmosis is and how it moves water through a semipermeable membrane.
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cell biology, cell membranes, osmosis, passive transport, water movement
The Coherence Principle
Explore how the coherence principle uses concise narration and graphics to illustrate good eLearning.
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The Colors of Medical Terminology
In this animated object, learners pop balloons to see the medical term for a color or condition.
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The Combined Gas Law
Learners combine Boyle's Law and Charles's Law to solve for the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas sample under two sets of conditions.
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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 Current Limiting Circuit
Learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that protects the rectifier diodes and motor windings from being damaged due to excessive current.
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DC Drive, DC variable speed, electrical machines, electrical motors
The Cycloidal Gear Drive
The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.
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cycloidal, cycloidal gear box, planetary gear drive, robotics, robots, welding gear drives
The DC Shunt Motor
Learners examine the operation of a DC Shunt motor and its characteristics. A quiz completes the activity.
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dc, electrical, motor, motors, shunt, STEM, the
The Development of the Self-Concept (Screencast)
In this screencast, we'll review the role of significant others in the development of the self-concept
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perceive ourselves, self concept, self-concept
The Dial Caliper
Learners review guidelines for the proper use of a dial caliper. Illustrations appear throughout the learning object.
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caliper, depth, dial, measurements, misalignment, standard, step, tolerance
The Duties of the Three Branches of Government (Screencast)
In this screencast, explore the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of the U.S. government. External resource: www.usconstitution.com
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branch, Constitution, executive, judiciary, legistlative
The Electrocardiogram (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners view the "T" and "P" waves and the "QRS complex." A brief quiz completes the activity.
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cardiovascular, heart
The Engine Lathe
This document is a visual and text description of the engine lathe.
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lathes
The Firing Circuit of a DC Drive
In this animated activity, learners examine the firing circuits in a DC variable speed drive. The circuits cause the current flow through the armature and rpm to vary. This activity has audio content.
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circuits, DC Drive, electrical motor, industrial automation, motor speed
The Five Whys
The learner will explore the techniques used to identify cause-and-effect relationships of a particular problem.
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5 whys, cause-and-effect, defects, question-asking techniques, questioning, root causes, root problem, supply chain, why
The Frequency of an AC Generator
Learners study the factors that determine the frequency of an AC generator, such as the rotational speed of the armature or the number of stator poles.
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ac, frequency, generator, generators
The Horizontal Portion of the Sine Wave
In this animated object, learners examine cycles, frequency, Hertz, wavelengths, and periods. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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aa0001, ac, alternating, current, frequency, period, sine, voltage, wave, wavelength
The Human Heart and the Cardiovascular System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners identify the parts of the cardiovascular system and examine blood flow.
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aorta, blood, flow, heart, lungs, pulmonary, ventricle
The Hydraulic Color Code (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read an explanation of the color code used on schematic diagrams for hydraulic circuits. Circuit examples for each color are shown.
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circuits, code, color, hydraulic, hydraulics
The Hydraulic Pressure Switch
This animated lesson shows several ways that a hydraulic pressure switch, connected in a ladder circuit, causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to perform various applications.
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hydraulics, hysteresis, pressure switch, setpoint
The Hydraulic System
Examine the components of a hydraulic system.
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cylinder, flow, hydraulics, pressure gauge, prime mover, reservoir
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 IR Comp Network
In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that keeps the motor running at a constant speed as the load varies.
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electric machines, electric motors, IR Compensation, motor loading, potentiometer, speed drive
The Induction Motor Slip
In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
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armature, induction ac motor, stator, stem
The Johari Window (Screencast)
In this screencast, you will see how the Johari Window works when determining a relationship with someone.
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how do I use a johari window, johari window explanation, What is a Johari window
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
Explore the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
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apparatus, juxtaglomerular, kidneys, nephron
The Kinetic Theory of Gases
In this animated activity, learners examine what gases are composed of and how their particles interact. They also consider several assumptions that form the basis for the Kinetic Theory of Gases.
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The Limiting Reagent in Chemical Reactions
In this interactive object, learners determine the limiting reagent and the excess reagent in chemical reactions. Learners test their knowledge by solving three problems.
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The Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Learners follow the seven steps involved in the lockout/tagout procedure. This activity has video content demonstrating the safety measures.
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lockout, procedure, safety, tagout
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 Lymphatic System
Learners study two diagrams of the lymphatic system and then test their knowledge in drag-and-drop exercises.
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daigram, lymphatic, system
The Magnetic Circuit
Learners compare electromagnetic quantities with the voltage, current, and resistance quantities of an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object.
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ampere, electromagnet, flux, force, lines, magnet, magnetic, magnetomotive, mmf, reluctance, turns, weber
The Multimedia Principle
Explore how using words and pictures in eLearning produces better results than just using words alone.
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digital design, eLearning, multimedia principles, Richard Mayer
The Multiplication of Force by a Hydraulic System
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a depiction of how force is multiplied by a larger cylinder when pressure from a pump is applied to a smaller cylinder. A short quiz completes the activity.
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cylinder, ff0001, hydraulic, hydraulics, piston
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 Parts of a Wheelchair (Screencast)
In this screencast, students view a basic wheelchair and identify its parts.
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chair, identify, label, parts, therapy, wheel, wheelchair
The Peptide Bond (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the properties of the peptide bond and how the bond relates to the structure of hair.
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acids, amino, bond, chain, chemical, damage, end, hair, peptide, polypeptide
The Perception Process (Screencast)
In this screencast you'll define how perception influences your world view and learn the elements of the perception process.
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how do we perceive the world, how does perception influence my world view, perception, the perception process
The Planetary Gear Drive
The learner will understand the design of a planetary gear drive and its advantages and disadvantages.
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epicyclic gear train, gear backlash, gear ratio reduction drive train, planetary gear drive, ptolemy, ring gear, robotic drive systems, robotics, sun gear
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
The Production Possibility Model (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll construct a production possibility model.
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how do I create a production graph, plotting points, Production possibilities
The Professional's Guide to Telephone Etiquette
Learners listen to effective techniques to successfully interact with customers via the telephone. They also submit their own suggested replies to customers in various scenarios. Topics include general telephone etiquette, dealing with angry callers, working with confused or unsure customers, and managing voicemail. A quiz completes this customer service activity.
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angry callers, business professional, confused callers, customer service, customers, interactive learning activities, online graded assessment, telephone, telephone etiquette, unsure callers, voice mail, voicemail
The Reality of Sterotypes
In this learning activity, the user will understand how believing in and using common stereotypes can get in the way of working together.
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communication barriers, communication skills, stereotypes, teamwork, working together
The Reflected Load in a Transformer (Screencast)
Learners examine how the load resistance connected to the secondary coil of a transformer affects the primary current. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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down, load, reflected, step, tranformer, transformer, transformers, up
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.