The importance of educational modeling in the period of distance learning

The article considers computer modeling of mechanical, heat and power systems, and electronics and automation systems for the modern educational process organized remotely in the period of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The article describes the computer models created by the author, analyzes and highlights the positive aspects of such modeling for conducting distance learning experiments, visual and detailed presentation of theoretical material, and creating conditions for obtaining high-quality education even in the difficult conditions of the pandemic. This paper describes only an extremely small number of computer training models developed by the author for distance learning on educational platforms. It is worth mentioning that for various disciplines, the author of the article created computer models for the following sections: magnetic and electric fields, magnetic hysteresis, electromagnetic induction, addition of vibrations, waves, wave optics, magneto-optical effects, electronics, semiconductors, atomic physics. The interfaces of virtual models are intuitive; many objects are supplemented with «pop-up» comments and are designed so that students, even those who are not good at computer technology, can work with them independently without assistance. Therefore, these programmed manuals are of particular importance for distance learning on educational platforms. Models in computer lab work clearly demonstrate real experiments and accurately reflect physical patterns. The ranges of the measured parameters make it possible to record a sufficient number of experimental values. All the listed advantages of these models allow them to be actively used for distance learning on educational platforms without reducing the quality of the education received by students in comparison with conventional training.