Story Maps

Minds on Media Discover the World ArcGIS Online

Adapted by P.McAsh from a presentation created by: Caroline Tiegs and Cameron Plouffe, Esri Canada, Education and Research

What are Story Maps?

A type of Web application Interactive

Combination of Web map(s), text, photos/videos

Tell a story Inform, educate, entertain and inspire

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Types of story maps

Basic: general audience Compare: up to three Web maps

Swipe: compare two layers

Text and Legend: time enabled; compare Web maps using tabs

Map Tour: combine interactive Web map, with text, photos/videos and carousel

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Why use Story Maps?

Connect to the curriculum Use different types of technology

Teach about the topics

Follow the Inquiry Processes

Social Studies Geographic Historical

Accessible

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How can I use them in my class?

As a teaching aide Major Project

student create Story Map

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