Storytelling Through Online Mapping

Webinar, Tuesday February 7, 4-5 PM ET

Join us for an introduction to ArcGIS Online, and how to utilize tools like StoryMaps to enhance your teaching. Part 1 of the webinar will introduce you to ArcGIS Online (AGO) as a whole, walking you through its basic use and user interface. Part 2 will highlight StoryMaps, AGO's interactive presentation software that allows you to tell your story while allowing your students to follow along with hands-on exercises and visuals. This hour-long webinar aims to provide you with the skills necessary to utilize StoryMaps and AGO in the classroom.

Presenters:

Sydney Lucas, MCS, is a GIS Specialist with Monmouth County in the Information Technology Department.

Brooke Santiago, MSM, is a GIS Supervisor with Monmouth County in the Information Technology Department. 

Registration: https://arcg.is/jmK9G

  Go to the “StoryMaps Webinar” and complete the form.

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NJ Storytelling Using Online Mapping - A student competition

New Jersey is  participating in a national online mapping competition for High School (9-12) and Middle School (4-8) students.  Students work alone or in pairs using their school’s ArcGIS Online organizational account (free to schools: ://www.bitlylinks.com/kihUwfY6Uhttps) to create a Story Map based on an investigation of their choosing.  New Jersey may award up to ten $100 prizes to teams or individuals.

To assist teachers, a webinar will be offered on February 7, 2023 from 4-5 pm.  Teachers who participate in the webinar and mentor students who enter the competition will be eligible for a stipend.  Details and to register, please visit the NJ contest website at https://www.bitlylinks.com/9gauXp9ZO .