Research and Development of Digital Educational Products Powered by MARS Simulating Environment

Abstract

Digital learning technologies, virtual laboratories, training models and applications are all essential directions for development of engineering education. This paper discusses the theoretical basis and applications of the Russia-developed MARS automated simulation environment in teaching as a component of digital educational products – electronic study guides, virtual and real-virtual laboratories, training illustration modules. Key sections of component model library in MARS are represented. The examples of training illustration modules are discussed. Applying of MARS in learning ensures efficiency of the educational process, as it makes it possible to better organize self-study activities, boosts knowledge acquisition, and makes theoretical study more instructive and accessible.