In this article, we report on the experience of implementing a virtual laboratory complex used in a general physics course, studied by students of technical and natural science specializations at Ural Federal University. We consider the possible use of virtual labs in three directions: in-person classes in the laboratory, conducting in a remote mode, and integration into an online course. Special attention is paid to the implementation of our virtual lab complex in the educational process during the pandemic.
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