PAPER ID:IJIM/V.6(III)/ 25-29/5

AUTHOR: Dr. Narinder Kumar

TITLE : CHALLENGES IN TEACHING GEOGRAPHY IN DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

ABSTRACT: Digital learning environments (DLEs) have reshaped the perspective of education, offering new opportunities and significant challenges, particularly in disciplines like geography, which traditionally rely on physical maps, fieldwork and direct engagement with the environment. This paper explores the key challenges in teaching geography within digital spaces, focusing on technological barriers and limitations in spatial reasoning, reduced student engagement and the digital divide. The paper also discusses how these challenges hinder the development of critical geographic skills and spatial thinking in students. It also highlights the importance of equitable access to technology and suggests ways to bridge the digital divide in geographically diverse and under-resourced areas. Ultimately, this paper aims to provide actionable recommendations for educators, policymakers and curriculum developers to improve the effectiveness of digital geography education, ensuring it remains engaging, inclusive and supportive of the development of essential geographic skills.

KEYWORDS: Digital Learning Environments, Geography Education, Spatial Thinking, Digital Divide, Fieldwork, Educational Technology.

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