This document gives an overview of the construction of a lathe.

Learners are asked to program the Top Bender following the same steps they would if working on the actual control panel.

Learners review surface finish basics and read how to calculate the roughness average.

Students answer 10 questions in a sample exam. This exercise covers number systems, number conversion, logic gates, and combinational design. Feedback is provided.

Learners read about nonverbal communication. In a drag-and-drop exercise, they evaluate photos of people interacting and determine if the behaviors shown interfere with communication or enhance it.

Learners examine how language can interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ambiguity, assuring expressions, doublespeak euphemisms, jargon, emotive content, false implications, meaningless comparisons, and vagueness. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.

In this learning activity you'll explore how finding and understanding the root cause of stressors can help reduce stress in your life.

Observe disorganization in an office setting and choose solutions to the problems as if playing the board game "Clue."

Compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with effective communication in the workplace with those that enhance listening skills and career performance.