Supporting laboratories in physics education with virtual experiments videos

Abstract This paper introduces a pragmatic educational proposal for the integration of virtual experiments (VEs) in physics education. The challenges in physics education posed by the COVID-19 pandemic led to the creation of 20 VEs, meeting criteria of rapid development, zero financial cost, and alignment with educational goals. Implemented during and post quarantine time, VEs effectively supported students’ remote laboratory practice. Also, the data analysis of the present study suggests that the proposed approach, adaptable and cost-effective, not only supports distance learning but also proves valuable in tandem with real experiments in traditional physics laboratory education as a preperative procedure. Teachers’ positive feedback underscores the proposal’s educational benefits, emphasizing its potential for sustained integration beyond quarantine conditions.