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Guide to StoryMap JS

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Created on May 17, 2023

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What is the intent of this guide?

Part Three Your Turn!

A beginner's Guide to Storymap JS

Part Two What is a Story Map?

Part One By: Whitney Orr

Who is this for?

Part Two: What is a story map?

A Story Map is:

  • A digital tool that allows the creator to tell a narrative that allows place to be a visual component in the presentation.
  • The overall visual piece that the Story Map is presented on can be a typical map, a timeine, or even a painting. Anything visual that tells a story or is a part of a narrative could be in a Story Map.
What makes them special?
  • Story Maps create a web page without coding skills needed. Although HTML and CSS could be used to further customize your Story Map.
  • Integrates photos, video, maps, text, and more into an interactive presentation.

Click the titles below to view completed StoryMaps: Two collaborative projects by history classes and one by Dr. Lach of SDSU that use a timeline, a current map, and a map from 1901.

A Life Told in Places

Life of Augustus using Timeline
Map of Ancient Rome

Part Three: your turn!

Follow the link to learn how to create your own StoryMap!

Let's Go!