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Digital Pedagogy Librarian
What are StoryMaps?
StoryMaps are digital storytelling tools for creating interactive narratives. Learners and researchers in humanities, social sciences, and science fields create StoryMaps to create galleries and sites that share information through multimedia, text, mapping, and timelines. With StoryMaps, questions and information can be approached, synthesized, and expressed through technology in ways that extend knowledge and make it accessible to new audiences.
- ArcGIS StoryMaps GalleryExamples from the ArcGIS StoryMaps community, featuring a wide range of topics and storyteller backgrounds.
- Journeys of FaithA digital exhibit developed by faculty at UD to complement the physical exhibit of the same name that ran from August 2021 - March 2022 in the Marian Library Gallery.
- Assyrian WomenA collection of StoryMaps curated by UD students Erin Pinto and Charlotte Capuano as a course project and later a Dean's Summer Fellowship
Recommended Tool: ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps is the 'official' StoryMaps tool for combining maps, timelines, visual media, and text in an interactive webpage - and it does not require any coding or web design experience to use. This tool is not cost free, but it is available to UD faculty and students and the platform we recommend for classes that are developing StoryMaps as a key part of their coursework.
ArcGIS StoryMaps Guides & Tutorials
- Getting started with ArcGIS StoryMapsA tutorial from Esri's StoryMaps team that walks step-by-step through the process of creating a StoryMap
- StoryMaps ResourcesA full list of resources and documentation from ArcGIS
- StoryMaps TutorialA step-by-step tutorial from ArcGIS guiding you through the creation of a story in StoryMaps
- StoryMaps Features OverviewA LibGuide from Ohio University that discusses the key features of StoryMaps and the best ways to use them.
- ArcGIS Student ResourcesA guide from University of Minnesota with links to tips, tricks, and tutorials for using ArcGIS StoryMaps
Free StoryMap Tools
StoryMaps
StoryMaps is a free, lightweight version of the official StoryMaps product. It is a good option for short-term and personal projects, and can also be used in classrooms if desired.
StoryMapJS
StoryMapJS is a free tool for creating maps that tell stories, developed and hosted Northwestern University Knight Lab. Anyone can use StoryMapJS to build a story on the web with maps and large images. This is a good option for prototyping or personal projects. It is code-free, cost-free, and simple to use.
- StoryMapJS TutorialA step-by-step tutorial created by Dr. Pam Lach, Digital Humanities Librarian at San Diego State University
- StoryMaps JS Video TutorialDr. Pam Lach from San Diego State University provides an informal overview of StoryMapJS
Instructional Resources
- Detailed AssignmentDetailed Assignment for StoryMaps by Sureshi Jayawardene from San Diego State University. Includes links to student projects.
- Assignments by Type and ScopeAn instructional resource guide from University of Minnesota providing prompt and instructional templates, rubric templates, and assignment examples for small, medium, and full-term projects using ArcGIS StoryMaps
