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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
The SMART Principle
Learners will examine how to use the SMART principle to make sure a goal is simple, measurable, realistic, timely, and holds people accountable.
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accountable, breakdown of goal, complex goal, goal, measuring goals, realistic goals, simple goal, soft skills, timely goals
The Sense of Hearing (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine hearing and balance. Detailed drawings of the outer, middle, and inner ear structures are included.
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balance, drum, ear, endolymph, eustachian, hearing, incus, malleus, osseous, oval, perilymph, stapes, tube, tympanic, window
The Sense of Sight (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the parts of the eye.
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anterior, aqueous, centralis, chamber, cones, eyeball, fovea, humor, iris, nerve, optic, pupil, retina, rods, sclera, vitreous
The Signaling Principle
Multimedia Principles - Signaling. Explore how using voice and visual cues can help your learners focus, organize, and process your content.
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design principles, eLearning, good eLearning, multimedia
The Six-Axis Robot
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
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bending of wrist movement, industrial robots, radial traverse, robot, rotational traverse, rotational upper arm, six-axis robot, twisting of wrist movement, vertical traverse, welding
The Skull (Screencast)
In this screencast, we'll view the 10 major bones of the skull and read a description of each bone.
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bones, cranium, facial, frontal, lacrimal, mandible, maxilla, nasal, occipital, parietal, skeletal, skeleton, skull, temporal, zygomatic
The Solenoid
In this interactive lesson, students view the operation of a solenoid and read about its application. A brief assessment concludes the activity.
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cc0008, field, magnetic, magnetism, reluctance, solenoid
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
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advanced robotics, circular spline, flex spline, gearing systems, industrial motion control, wave generator
The Structure of the Kidney (Screencast)
In this screencast, the learner identifies the kidney's internal and external structures.
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anatomy, calyx, kidney, pelvis, renal, urinary
The Study Cycle
Explore The Study Cycle – an approach that research and experience shows is the best and most efficient way to study
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check, learning, review, study, understand
The Summary of the Development of the "H", "A", and "B" Antigens of the ABO System
In this learning object, students will learn about the attachmentprocess of specific sugars to red cell membranes and how the sugarsdetermine ABO antigenic activity.
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abo, antigens, bank, blood, system
The Symbolic Interaction Theoretical Approach
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the symbolic interaction Approaches and answer questions about communication and symbols.
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The THINK Principle
Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.
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The Thevenin Theorem
This animated object allows students to examine the four steps used to reduce a complex circuit to a simple series circuit.
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dc, electronics, thevenin
The Three States of Matter
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the properties of liquids, solids, and gases.
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The Three-Phase AC Generator
In this 3D animated object, learners examine the way in which a three-phase generator produces three sine waves with three armature coils. A quiz completes the activity.
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ac, electrical, generator, generators, phase, three
The Time Proportioning Operational Amplifier (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners see how a time proportioning operational amplifier varies an average DC voltage. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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amp, amplifier, op, operational, proportioning, rr0005, time
The Time-of-Flight Flowmeter (Screencast)
Learners view animations showing how a time-of-flight flowmeter uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the flow of a liquid.
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flight, flow, flowmeter, flowmeters, meter, meters, time
The Torque of an Induction Motor
The learner will examine how torque is developed in an induction motor.
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conductor bar, developing torque in an induction motor, motor slip, rotor bar, rotor field, stator fields
The Two-Neuron Knee-Jerk Reflex Arc
In this interactive object, learners examine the neuron pathway into and out of the spinal cord. They complete the activity by testing their knowledge of vocabulary and the location of spinal cord structures.
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arc, cord, dorsal, ganglia, jerk, knee, motor, nerve, neuron, reflex, root, sensory, spinal, ventral
The Upper and Lower Motor Neurons (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the function and location of the motor neurons and the damage that can result when they are injured.
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atrophy, cord, flaccid, horn, lower, motor, neuron, neurons, paralysis, root, spastic, spinal, upper, ventral
The Variable Reluctance Stepper Motor (Screencast)
Learners view colorful animations showing the operation of a VR stepper motor.
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electrical, motor, motors, reluctance, stepper, variable
The Vascular System of the Kidneys
Learners play a vascular system "game" to identify the arteries, capillaries, and veins that make up the renal blood supply pathway. A score is given at the end of the activity.
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arteries, capillaries, kidneys, nephron, veins
The Vertical Portion of the Sine Wave
In this animated lesson, learners examine sine waves and alternating current. A brief quiz completes the object.
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aa0001, ac, alternating, amplitude, current, sine, voltage, wave, waveform
The Welder's Tool Bag
In this learning object, you’ll explore what tools should be a part of every welding tool bag.
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Welding tools, what tools help welders, what's in a welding tool bag
The You View
Learners will write effective business messages that incorporate a second-person point of view and focus on the benefit to the reader. This approach is often used to create positive messages, neutral messages, and inquiry messages in business settings.
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Business Messages, business writing, Customer Benefit, Inquiry Messages, Neutral Messages, Positive Messages, Reader-focused, Second Person Point of View, You attitude
The Zener Diode: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems. These deal with the determination of series current, zener current, and load current, and if the zener diode is operating in the breakdown region.
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ac, diode, rr0002, zener
The Zygomycetes (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the lifecycle of fungi including asexual and sexual reproduction. Learners test their knowledge by identifying a diagram. There is a companion crossword puzzle game here: https://www.wisc-online.com/arcade/games/natural-science/science-biology/3016/the-zygomycetes-crossword
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bread, fungi, hyphae, mold, nonseptate, rhizopus, sporangium, zygospore
Thermocouples (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners observe the operation of a J thermocouple with a cold junction. A table is used to convert the voltage it produces to a corresponding temperature. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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cold, junction, sensor, sensors, temperature, thermocouple, thermocouples
Thermodynamic Transfer
In this animated object, learners examine how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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conduction, convection, dynamics, energy, radiation, thermal, thermodynamic, transfer
Thinking About the Topic: Brainstorming
Brainstorming helps find new ideas to problems. Learn how you can use brainstorming to write a paper, give a speech, or work on a group project. In this video, you’ll explore what brainstorming is and how to use it.
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brainstorm, brainstorming, how to find a speech topic, how to narrow down a topic, speech topic focus
Thinking About the Topic: Generating Ideas
Writers block happens to all of us. Homework block is even worse. If you’re stuck on how to get started, watch this video to explore how to generate ideas for speeches, papers, and projects quickly and effectively.
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brainstorm, How do I generate a topic, ideas, narrow down my topic, topic outline
Thinking About the Topic: Mind Mapping
Trying to write your paper but you’ve gotten stuck? Explore Mind Mapping! This creative technique helps you explore what you already know, lets you see how your ideas are tied together, and gets you writing quickly.
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how do I mind map my ideas, mind map, mind mapping, speech, topic idea
Thread Cutting on a Drill Press
In this document you'll review thread cutting using a drill press.
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cutting, speeds, tapping
Thread Specifications
In this interactive object, learners examine standard and metric thread specifications used in engineering drawings. In a brief quiz, they identify various internal and external thread representations.
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aided, blueprint, coarse, computer, design, detailed, diameter, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, fit, front, grade, isometric, major, metric, object, pictorial, pitch, position, profile, reading, schematic, series, side, simplified, sketch, three, tolerance, top, two, unc, unf, view
Three Tips for Better Conflict Resolution
In this learning object, you will learn the three tips to better resolve conflict with others.
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, conflict resolution, How do I resolve conflict, interpersonal communication
Three-Wire Sensors
The learner will understand how to correctly wire a three-wire sinking and sourcing sensor.
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european sensor color code standard, output, proximity sensor, sensor, sinking, sourcing, wire
Through Arc Seam Tracking (TAST)
Robotic welding is revolutionizing welder safety, efficiency, and technique. Knowing how to program a robotic welder is key in this ever-changing industry. In this module you’ll explore what Through-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST) is, discover how it works, and see it applied on the job.
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robot, robotic, welding
Tilting the Head on a Manual Mill
This video will demonstrate the process or tilting the head on a Bridgeport manual milling machine.
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Bridgeport, Manual Mill, Milling Machine
Time Management
The learner will assess his or her time management strategies and study habits.
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deadlines, homework strategies, procrastination, productive study habits, project deadlines, soft skills, study time, time management, time management strategies
Time Management - Automotive
School or work stressing you out? Never feel like there are enough hours in the day? Improve your time management skills and get more time back for you.
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Time Management Matrix
Explore what time management is, how to use a time matrix, and how to put it all together and use our new time management skills to accomplish more during your days.
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How to improve time management, Human Resource, Time Management
Time Management for Online Success
Learners listen to other students express their concerns about taking an online course. Strategies for how to be successful in school are discussed.
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learning strategies, online class, online course, study, study schedule, studying, succ, Time Management
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
Tips for Completing Welding Assignments
In this learning activity you'll gain tips for successfully completing welding assignments.
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how can I improve my welding techniques, tips for welding assignments, welding, welding class
Tool and Cutter Grinder Construction Review
This review assesses the student's knowledge of the tool and cutter grinder and of the tool and cutter grinding process.
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cutter, grinder, grinding, sharpening, tool
Topic Selection (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll create a focused speech topic by using a focused pyramid.
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coming up with a speech topic, how do I find a speech topic, presentation, speech topic selection, topic
Total Resistance in a DC Parallel Circuit
In this learning activity you'll determine the total resistance in a DC parallel circuit.
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cc0005, dc, electronics, parallel, resistance, resistors
Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit
The learner will apply the three formulas used to find the total resistance of three types of parallel resistor circuit configurations.
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cc0005, circuits, over, parallel, product, reciprocal, resistance, sum, total
Total Resistance of a Series Circuit
In this learning activity you'll review the process of solving for the total resistance in a series DC circuit.
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cc0004, dc, electronics, resistance, resistors, series
Total Resistance of a Series-Parallel Circuit: Practice Problems 2
Learners work practice problems to calculate the total resistance of a circuit. Feedback is provided.
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dc, electronics, parallel, resistance, series, total
Total Surface Area of a Cylinder
In this module, you will see the derivation of the total surface area formula for a cylinder and work through several application problems.
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calculations, diameter, TSA
Touch Sensing
You’ll explore how to use Touch Sensing to do a one directional search with a Fanuc Robot and offset of the robot’s programmed path.We’ll explore touch sense fundamentals, touch sense commands, and break down a touch sense program.
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1D search, Fanuc, robotic welding, weld, welding
Transactional Analysis: Self Test
In this learning activity you'll identify examples of Eric Berne's theory on transactional analysis.
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Eric Berne, How do I self test for Transactional Analysis, Transactional analysis, What is Transactional Analysis
Transfer Functions: The RL High Pass Filter (Screencast)
Learners read how the RL high pass filter is developed. The transfer function is used in Excel to graph the Vout. The circuit is also simulated in Electronic WorkBench and the resulting Bode plot is compared to the graph from Excel.
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filter, function, high, pass, rl, transfer
Transformer Practice Problems
Students solve practice problems on voltage, current, and impedance matching. Examples precede the problems.
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aa0005, ac, ee0001, transformer, xfmr
Treating Electrical Shock Victims
Explore the step-by-step procedures to rescue and care for electrical shock victims.
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Electrical shock, first aid, first step to treat electrical shock victims, how to treat electrical shock victims, workplace injuries
Truth Tables
Instructions on how to use and construct a truth table for digital devices are provided.
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dd0001, devices, logic, table, tables, truth
Truth Tables (Screencast)
Instructions on how to use and construct a truth table for digital devices are provided.
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dd0001, devices, logic, table, tables, truth
Turning Between Centers
Video Overview of turning between centers on a lathe.
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lathe, Machine Tool, shop
Twisted Pair Cable Noise Immunity
In this learning activity you'll explore how to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk between adjacent wires.
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cables, electromagnetic, emi, immunity, interference, noise, pair, talk, twisted, What is noise immunity
Types of Drill Materials Used When Drilling
In this document you'll review photos of different types of drilling tools.
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bits, drill, types of drills
Types of Elements in the Periodic Table and Their Properties (Screencast)
In this screencast, we review the positions of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals in the Periodic Table and the general characteristics of each.
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Types of Motion Instructions
The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.
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circular, joint, linear, motion instructions, robot, robotic, robots, torch, weld, welding
Ultrasonic Flowmeters (Screencast)
In this animated learning object, learners examine how an ultrasonic flowmeter measures the flow of liquids through a pipe using ultrasonic sound waves. A short quiz completes the activity.
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flow, flowmeter, flowmeters, measurements, meter, sensor, sensors, ultrasonic
Ultrasonic Sensors (Screencast)
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of an ultrasonic sensor and the procedure to perform zero and span adjustments. A brief quiz completes the object.
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calibration, procedure, sensor, sensors, ultrasonic
Understanding Circular Robotic Motions
The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.
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circular motion, manufacturing, programming robots, robotic motion, robots
Understanding Cloud Service Types
You'll explore the three main services of cloud computing: Software as a service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service.
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as a service, aws, azure, data center, Iaas, Paas, Saas, scalability, server, virtual, what are types of cloud services
Understanding Common DDL Statements
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the Data Definition Language (DDL) including its three main commands: CREATE, ALTER, and DROP.
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DDL, SQL
Understanding Place Value (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll review the place values of whole numbers.
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convert, what are whole number place names
Understanding Rounding
In this learning activity you'll practice rounding numbers.
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round, rounding
Understanding and Writing Pseudocode: Advanced Topics
In this module, you'll build upon the concepts Understanding and Writing Pseudocode: The Basics, by learning new techniques and terms to make your pseudocode more complete.
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coding, creating code using pseudocode, how does pseudocode work, programming languages, using pseudocode, What is pseudocode
Understanding and Writing Pseudocode: The Basics
In this activity you'll explore how flowchart programs can be converted into pseudocode programming.
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how is pseudocode used, What is pseudocode, Writing programs using pseudocode
Understanding the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The learner will understand the structural organization of the SDS and be able to find pertinent safety information using the SDS.
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chemical information, msds, safety information, sds, welding, welding technique
Unit Conversions
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow two rules to write unit conversion fractions.
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conversion, dimensional analysis, feet, math, meters, unit, unit conversion
Units of Measurement
In this learning activity you'll explore units of measurement.
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millionths, tenths, thousandths, units
Unloading Valves (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal structure of an unloading valve. This learning object includes a video clip demonstrating the use of an unloading valve in a metal stamping application.
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hydraulic, hydraulics, unloading, valve, valves
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables
In this learning activity you'll identify various types of unshielded twisted pair cables and their networking connectors.
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cables, pair, twisted, unshielded, utp
Up/Down-Counter Application
In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.
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application, controller, controllers, counter, counters, logic, plc, plcs, programmable, up/down
Urine Colony Counts (Screencast)
Learners watch a brief video clip. They then follow step-by-step instructions on how to do a urine colony count and examine the criteria for determining if a colony count represents an infection. A brief quiz completes the object.
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colony, count, culture, urine
Use Your Learning Style to Boost Your Productivity
Learners will identify their learning styles and practice ways to retain information in class and on the job.
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auditory, employability essentials, kinesthetic, learning a skill, learning information, learning styles, remembering information, soft skills, tactile learning style, visual learning style
User Experience Design : Remote vs. In-Person Usability Testing
In this activity, you'll discover the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of remote and in-person usability testing.
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different types of usability testing, prototyping, user experience designers, ux, uxd, What is remote vs in-person usability testing
User Experience Design: Developing Personas
In this learning activity, you'll be introduced to what personas are, explore how to create one, and understand why they're important.
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personas, user experience design, What are personas
User Experience Design: Fitts Law
In this activity, you'll learn how Fitt's Law applies to user experience design.
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gutenberg diagram, human computer interaction, screen layout, target placement, UX, web design
User Experience Design: Prototyping
In this learning activity, you'll explore the basics of prototyping for user experience design.
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how is prototyping used, prototying and UX design, what is prototyping
User Experience Design: Testing
In this learning activity, you will learn about testing for user experience design.
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brand, customer experience, customer satisfaction, usability, ux, web design
User Experience Design: Usability Research Methods
In this learning activity, you'll be introduced to three common usability research methods.
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card sort, prototype, prototypes, sort card, usability research methods, user experience design, ux, uxd, wireframes
User Experience Design: Usability Testing
In this learning activity, you will learn about usability testing.
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task planning, user experience design, UX, UxD, What is usability testing
User Experience Design: User Experience Testing
In this learning activity, you'll be introduced to user experience testing.
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how does user experience testing work, Prototypes, UXd, What is user experience testing
User Experience Design: What is Usability?
In this learning activity you'll explain how how Usability fits into User Experience Design.
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design, ISO, ISO 9241, ISO/TR 16982:2002, ux, web design
User Experience Design: What is User Experience Design?
In this learning activity you'll explore an overview of User Experience Design and recognize how User Experience Design (UXD) can make you a better designer.
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design, functionality, personas, software design, ux, web design
Using "Lie" and "Lay" Correctly (Screencast)
Students view examples of the correct usage of the verbs "lie" and "lay." They then practice using the verbs in a brief exercise.
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laid, lain, laying, lying
Using "They're," "There," and "Their" Correctly
In this learning activity you'll review and practice using "they're," "there," and "their" correctly.
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their, there, theyre
Using Commas in a Series
Students insert commas to divide nouns, verbs, and adjectives when the words are written in a series. This practice exercise provides immediate feedback.
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comma, grammar
Using Coupons in Welding Classes
We’ll explore why everyone should reduce the waste they produce in the welding shop. We'll also demonstrate some ways to reduce waste as you work.
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Using Fire Extinguishers
By the end of this learning activity, you’ll know how to understand, use, and maintain different types of fire extinguishers.
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Activate, Aim, Assist, Attempt, fire extinguisher training, fire extinguisher use, fire extinguishers, how to use a fire extinguisher, inspection, maintenance, PASS, Pull, Squeeze, Sweep, UL rating
Using Gage Blocks: Discussion and Quiz
In this learning activity you'll identify the consequences of using gage blocks incorrectly.
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blocks, calibration, gage, how should I care for gage blocks, how to use gage blocks, metrology, standards, wringing
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.