Story Maps. James Tedrick, Esri

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1 Story Maps James Tedrick, Esri

2 What is a Story? An account of events A way to clarify complex phenomena A way to communicate

3 What is a Map? A representation of the world A way to reveal patterns A way to communicate

4 Story Map

5 Story Map

6 What are Story Maps? Story Maps are simple web apps that combine interactive maps,

7 Story Maps are simple web apps that combine interactive maps, multimedia content,

8 Story Maps are simple web apps that combine interactive maps, multimedia content, and user experiences

9 Story Maps are simple web apps that combine interactive maps, multimedia content, and user experiences to tell stories about the world.

10 Most Story Maps incorporate builder functions that enable you to build a sophisticated story with no GIS or web development skills.

11 Most Story Maps work equally well on PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

12 Story Maps are open source. You re free to download and customize them.

13 Story Maps include an array of apps that provide different ways of interacting with maps.

14 Story Map apps Using Maps to Tell Many Kinds of Stories Sequential Narrative List of Items Comparing Two Maps Comparing Related Maps Journalstyle narrative Ranked List of Places Comparing Two Maps Custom projects Displaying a single map Curated List of POIs Comparing Related Maps Timeline

15 A Variety of Story Map Apps Story Map Tour Sequential Narrative Story Map Playlist List of Items Story Map Swipe Comparing Two Maps Story Map Side Accordion Comparing Related Maps Story Map Journal Story Map Countdown Story Map Spyglass Custom story maps Journal-style narrative Ranked List of Places Comparing Two Maps Custom projects Story Map Basic Displaying a single map Story Map Shortlist Curated List of POIs Story Map Tabbed Comparing Related Maps More to come!

16 Comparing Two Maps Story Map Swipe Squeegee back and forth between two maps HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE Story Map Spyglass Use a spyglass tool to peer through one map into another HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE

17 Comparing Several Maps Story Map Tabbed Access related thematic maps via a series of tabs HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION Story Map Side Accordion View related thematic maps via an interactive side panel HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION

18 Sequential Narratives Story Map Tour Presenting a sequence of geotagged photos or videos and brief text HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE Story Map Journal A rich multimedia narrative accommodating longer text HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE

19 Sequential Narratives Story Map Tour Presenting a sequence of geotagged photos or videos and brief text HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE Less text Emphasis on photos, videos Good for travelogues, walking tours Example: Havasu Canyon Waterfalls

20 Story Map Tour

21 Story Map Tour

22 Sequential Narratives Longer text Rich mix of multimedia content Ideal for text-based narratives, presenting GIS results Example: Welcome to the Anthropocene Story Map Journal A rich multimedia narrative accommodating longer text HOSTED BUILDER FUNCTION RESPONSIVE

23 Story Map Journal World Health Organization Ebola Response Roadmap

24 Let s Build One!

25 Telling Your Story What makes a good Story Map?

26 Consider Your Audience Think of your Mom

27 Consider Your Audience Think of your Mom Your audience may not speak your language They ll have a range of knowledge, interest, and expertise They ll all appreciate simplicity and clarity

28 Lure Them In Active, descriptive, evocative title not a label

29 Lure Them In Active, descriptive, evocative title not a label Subtitle or intro gives users the gist of the story

30 Make your Map Sing Configure your popups

31 Make your Map Sing Configure your popups

32 Make your Map Sing Configure your popups Simplify your legends

33 Make your Map Sing Configure your popups Simplify your legends

34 Make your Map Sing Transparency Configure your popups Simplify your legends Display Scale Range Refine your cartography NO! Symbols

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