ABSTRACT
Fieldwork involves leaving the classroom and engaging in learning through first-hand experience of phenomena in outdoor settings. Outdoor exploration introduces students to the unpredictability of the real world and has the potential to cultivate their interest in geographical enquiry. This chapter describes the first user-centred research programme which explores the role of technology-enabled virtual fieldtrips in enhancing the fieldwork experience. In particular, it outlines how Google Expeditions, a smartphone-driven mobile virtual reality application, bridges physical fieldtrips with virtual fieldwork and facilitates geographical enquiry. It also highlights that, despite the simplicity of the technology, a lack of educator training and resources may prohibit large-scale uptake of mobile virtual reality in geography education in schools.
