Innovative technologies in laboratory workshop for students of technical specialties

It is shown that virtual laboratory complexes identical to real physical stands may provide an alternative in laboratory workshop for students of technical specialties of higher educational establishments. The basic requirements for virtual complexes are formulated and graphic programming medium LabVIEW is proposed as a platform for their creation. An example of a virtual laboratory complex for the students of electrical engineering specialties is analyzed. It was used in an experiment that assessed the virtual complex influence on the process of student practical training. Efficiency of the use of virtual laboratory complexes in training specialists is proved on the grounds of the data statistical processing.