The benefits of virtual fieldtrips for future-proofing geography teaching and learning. Issue 2 (15th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mercer, Theresa G.; Kythreotis, Andrew P; Harwood, Joseph; Robinson, Zoe P.; George, Sharon M.; Sands, David; Brown, Joshua M.; Sims, Toby
• Is Part Of: Journal of geography in higher education. Volume 47:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2023-03-15
• Subjects: Remote learning -- COVID-19 -- teaching -- virtual fieldtrips -- learning; Geography -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 910.711
• DOI: 10.1080/03098265.2022.2041569
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0309-8265

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This resource paper explores the benefits of developing virtual fieldtrips to help future-proof geography teaching and learning in times of uncertainty and change. Drawing on a case study from a second-year biogeography module that saw cancellations to in-person fieldtrips in the first UK COVID-19 lockdown and the development of a virtual fieldtrip by the third UK COVID-19 lockdown, we offer some insights and lessons learnt to help other academics and practitioners adopt this approach.