The benefits of virtual fieldtrips for future-proofing geography teaching and learning

Mercer, Theresa G.; Kythreotis, Andrew P; Harwood, Joseph; Robinson, Zoe P.; George, Sharon M.; Sands, David; Brown, Joshua M.; Sims, Toby

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.

Citation

Mercer, T. G., Kythreotis, A. P., Harwood, J., Robinson, Z. P., George, S. M., Sands, D., Brown, J. M., & Sims, T. (2023). The benefits of virtual fieldtrips for future-proofing geography teaching and learning. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 47(2), 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1080/03098265.2022.2041569

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 20, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Feb 24, 2022
• Publication Date: Mar 15, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Geography in Higher Education
• Print ISSN: 0309-8265
• Electronic ISSN: 1466-1845
• Publisher: Routledge
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 330-338
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03098265.2022.2041569
• Keywords: Education, Geography, Planning and Development
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/422969
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03098265.2022.2041569?journalCode=cjgh20