ArcGIS StoryMaps is an online digital storytelling platform that can be used for individual and group digital projects. The StoryMaps builder provides an intuitive interface for users to integrate narrative content, interactive maps, and audiovisual material into a digital storytelling project. StoryMaps can be used on its own or with content created in other ArcGIS products.
Our institutional subscription to ArcGIS StoryMaps can be accessed via Brandeis ArcGIS Online or the ArcGIS StoryMaps public website.
Go to Brandeis ArcGIS Online.
Click the Brandeis University login option. You will be directed to Brandeis login page where you can sign in with your Brandeis credentials.
Then, on the Brandeis ArcGIS Online homepage, click the App launcher menu 
to view a list of Esri apps. Scroll down the list and click StoryMaps to launch the software in a new browser tab.
The ArcGIS StoryMaps homepage consists of three main sections: Stories, Collections, and Themes. If you want to create a new story map, make sure you're on the Stories section.
Click the + New Story button to launch the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder. You can create a story from scratch or use the quick start options to add a map tour, guided tour, or sidecar content block to your story map. If you're not sure what option to use, we recommend that you select Start from scratch.
StoryMaps content (e.g., text, images, maps, etc.) are added as individual content blocks. You can add your initial content block in the StoryMaps Builder by clicking the Add Content Block (+) icon next to "Tell your story..."
Subsequent content blocks can be added to your story map by clicking the Add content block (+) icon. You can add content before, after, and in-between existing content blocks. You can also drag-and-drop most content blocks if you want to reorder the placement of items throughout your story.
Are you looking for some ideas for how to present content in ArcGIS StoryMaps? Check out some of these story maps and the variety of design methods that the authors used in their projects. You can view story maps created by Brandeis students in our Brandeis ArcGIS Online homepage gallery (Brandeis login required).
Additional guidance for adding and customizing Story Maps content is provided on subsequent pages of this guide.
