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

Theresa G. Mercera Department of Geography, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, and Lincoln Centre for Water and Planetary Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK;b Lincoln Centre for Ecological Justice, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

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Andrew P Kythreotisa Department of Geography, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, and Lincoln Centre for Water and Planetary Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK;b Lincoln Centre for Ecological Justice, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK;c Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9436-8185

Joseph Harwooda Department of Geography, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Science, and Lincoln Centre for Water and Planetary Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK

Zoe P. Robinsond Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment, School of Physical and Geographical Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9499-264X

Sharon M. Georged Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment, School of Physical and Geographical Sciences, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

David Sandse Freelance Education Consultant (Physical Sciences), Hull, UK

Joshua M. Brownf Lincoln Academy of Learning and Teaching, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK

Toby Simsf Lincoln Academy of Learning and Teaching, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK

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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.

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