American Conversations 210: Journeys and Encounters

Using the ArcGIS Online and the Story Maps application – we can:

• Embed media and images
• Combine maps and text
• Add charts and graphs to expand on information
• Create dynamic, interactive maps
• Create slideshows or visual presentations with static maps

For any questions, feel free to contact Sara Dale (dale1@stolaf.edu) to set up a meeting. I am also available on Google Chat!

How should I start?

When working with multiple tools – it may be a lot of information to organize! Here are a couple of tips to easily find project information and organize research:

• Use a Google Sheet to manage all research – websites, academic articles, media (ex. YouTube video links), etc. Creating a data dictionary of content in one place can make it easier to find later on! This will also preserve the information in the event that something is accidentally deleted from the Story Map.
• Create a folder in Google Drive specifically for this project! If working in a group – create a Shared Folder in your My Drive or create a Shared Drive.
• Having difficulty narrowing down the research question? Draw out a mind-map of your ideas!