LibGuides: USP 142A: Urban Challenges: Homelessness in San Diego: StoryMaps

First, Sign In

StoryMaps are part of the ArcGIS Online Environment. Campus has enabled SSO access to access the resources of ArcGIS and StoryMaps (in addition to other resources as part of this platform). First step, Sign In.

Sign in to ArcGIS to use StoryMaps

ArcGIS Online is an online, collaborative GIS that allows you to use, create, and share maps, scenes, apps, layers, analytics, and data. You get access to Living Atlas of the World, Business and Community Analyst apps, StoryMaps, Survey123, Esri's secure cloud, where you can add items and publish web layers and maps, and many other resources.

Campus ITS and the Library at UC San Diego have worked to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for ArcGIS.com, which is licensed to affiliates of UC San Diego.

There are TWO ways to sign into the UC San Diego ArcGIS Online account. Both will work to setup an account and to log on in the future.

ucsdonline.maps.arcgis.com

Option 1

Option 1: Enterprise Login

Go to https://arcgis.com
Click “Sign In”
Click “ENTERPRISE LOGIN”
Add “UCSDonline” in the box as the ArcGIS organization’s URL
Sign in with your AD credentials
This creates an account inside the UCSD ArcGIS Online organization and automatically provisions you an ArcGIS Pro license.

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Explore more published StoryMaps!!

storymaps.arcgis.com

Esri StoryMaps combine interactive maps with text, photos, video and sound to create interactive experiences to communicate your story to others. A UCSD ArcGIS Online Organization account is required to create a StoryMap. StoryMaps published to the public can be viewed by anyone.

StoryMap Gallery
A collection of StoryMaps created by others. Gather ideas and see what's possible.
The Anatomy of a Story: Overview Guide
A detailed guide of the different components of a StoryMap. This is a good overview guide.
Nine Steps to Great Storytelling
Here's a handful of tried-and-true techniques that will make your so-so story start to really resonate with your audience. Some of these are universal storytelling principles; others are more particular to story maps.
What's New in StoryMaps
A blog about what’s new in ArcGIS StoryMaps. A great resource to see the latest features in action as well as other tips and tricks. Be sure to check out some of past What's New blogs for other great tips.

Hands-on Tutorials

Learn ArcGIS - StoryMaps
Learn ArcGIS provides hands-on tutorials and exercises to teach GIS. This collection of Learn ArcGIS lessons focuses on StoryMaps.
Get started with ArcGIS StoryMaps (30 min activity)
Get started with ArcGIS StoryMaps
Build a story map about a National Geographic scientific expedition undertaken by three researchers to a Guatemalan volcano.

Specific StoryMap Tips

Quick tips for mastering the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder
A list of short, simple tips will help you get the most out of the story builder, especially when it comes to smaller features you may have overlooked.
Adding Navigation Bar to StoryMap
StoryMap navigation provides the ability to add a table of contents or bookmark links that let readers jump to different parts of a story. Scroll to this section to learn more and watch a brief video.
Supercharge your stories with map actions
Map actions allow you to enrich your stories with optional map interactions. Map actions are configurable toggle buttons that you can add to any sidecar slide that contains a web map or web scene. When readers select a map action, the appearance of the map changes.
Embedding TimelineJS in a StoryMap (applies to other embed content)
Instructions on how to embed a TimelineJS component in a StoryMap using an Embed block. These steps can be used to embed almost any content into a StoryMap
A guide to working with images in ArcGIS StoryMaps
If you’ve been wondering how to get crisp, clear images throughout your story without having to sacrifice speedy load times, take a look. The tips and best practices that follow, along with some behind-the-scenes support from the builder, will make you an image-wielding wizard in no time.
Release notes - StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps is regularly updated with new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements. These release notes list the updates for each ArcGIS StoryMaps release with the most recent update shown first.

Creating Maps for your StoryMaps

Best practice is to create the maps you want to use for your StoryMaps ahead of time. Then you can pull in the final map into your StoryMap. You can also create the maps while building your StoryMap, but best practice, is to create them ahead of time using the ArcGIS Online environment.

Get Started with ArcGIS Online (Making a Map)
A 30 min tutorial online that steps you through getting started with ArcGIS Online and creating a map. The lesson will have you create a map that shows hurricane evacuation routes in Houston, Texas.
Adding Layers to Maps
Layers are the contents of a map. This documentation shows you had to add existing layers or your own layers to a map in ArcGIS Online.