CLCV / ANTH 103: Introduction to Archaeology

What is a StoryMap?

StoryMaps is a web-based application within ArcGIS Online that allows you to build an interactive multimedia narrative.

The StoryMaps application is available to the Wellesley College community, please email tt103@wellesley.edu for an account. You will then receive an email from ArcGIS Notifications to set up a password for your account within 14 days (email shown as follows):

Once you set your password, you will be directed to the ArcGIS Online Home page, where you can get to ArcGIS StoryMaps in two ways:

1. Click on the View More icon (), then in the expanded drop-down, go to ArcGIS StoryMaps 
2. Go to https://storymaps.arcgis.com/ then use your sign-in credentials. Your username is YourEmailHandle_wellesley

Explore StoryMaps

Here are some examples of what StoryMaps can be. For more, visit the Esri StoryMaps Gallery. 

Example StoryMaps

Neolithical Mystery Tour	The Spilhaus World Ocean Map in a Square	The Bare Earth
Washington's Ice Age Floods	An Introduction to Sea Ice	Pancakes & Silver

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 0: Getting Started

• Anatomy of a Story

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 1: Logging In

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 2: The Cover

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 3: Theme & Design

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 4: The Block Palette

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 5: Adding Media

• Text Elements
• Static Design Elements
• Web Elements

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 6: Maps

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 7: Immersive Elements

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 8: Credits

• Citations and References for Sources in StoryMaps
• Cartographic Citation Guide

StoryMaps Tutorial Step 9: Publishing Your StoryMap

Recommended: Accessible Storytelling

Here is the collection of in-depth tutorials and guides by the Esri StoryMaps Team. Be sure to check out the Resources page for additional content.

If you are considering ArcGIS StoryMaps for your class, or research, highly recommend referring to the University of Minnesota's StoryMap Curriculum Portal - where you will find resources for constructing your assignment, assessment, as well as examples.