During COVID-19, sudden field placement cancellations impelled schools of social work to find immediate means to support students in the completion of practicums remotely, whilst accreditation standards had yet to be re-articulated and permitted adaptations were unclear. Early "panic-gogy" moved to strategic development of new field pedagogies that build institutional resilience during times of crisis. The social work practicum learning portal (PLP) is one such pedagogy. Designed by Canadian field education faculty and created by community social workers, this series of online modules engages students in experiential learning by simulating the ways students learn in practice. During periods of disruption, the PLP expands access to field placement hours using digital technology and helps equip students for remote practice.