Latest Contributions by ShanaCrosson2

My team has been collaborating various projects and agencies to create StoryMaps. StoryMaps have great accessibility features, such as a clear place for Alt Text and the use of headings. However, we have gotten testing results back with errors in a few areas: Color contrast in navigation Keyboard navigation traps Incorrect reading order on tabs Buttons coded as links, not buttons No indication when something opens in a new tab Various errors in the ARIA code The details of this testing are too much for this post and have been provided to the StoryMaps and Accessibility teams. This post is to encourage additional review of accessibility functionality so more of our agencies can use StoryMaps.  ... View more

The Classic StoryMaps had the capability to "Check Stories" to validate links and images, sharing status of maps and other items, missing data layers/maps. This would be great to have in the new StoryMaps builder. ... View more

Event: February 9, 2023 11 - 2 EST How can maps, GIS and other geospatial approaches help students explore issues of social justice? This online convening starts with a series of short lightning talks from individuals and organizations working to create map-based content around issues of social justice. The lightning talks will be followed by breakout spaces to encourage conversation and connecting. Our goal is to build collaborations, learn about resources and strengthen pedagogical approaches in the hopes of stimulating conversation, resources and action. This workshop is geared toward those who work with K-12 teachers and students. We welcome participants from higher ed and informal learning, too! Register Now: online and free. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. Schedule All times EASTERN Standard Time. Schedule subject to change. Sessions will start with lightning talks from the presenters followed by breakout rooms for discussion and conversation. Session 1 (11:15 - 12:30 EST) Ilene Berson, Professor of Early Childhood, University of South Florida and Michael Berson, Professor of Social Science Education, University of South Florida James Brown, Executive Director/Produce/ Host, Living with Pride Eric Fishman, Humanities Teacher, Meridian Academy, Boston, MA Rob Nelson, Mapping Redlining and Its Legacies, University of Richmond Alex Northrup, History Department Chair, Foxcroft School Derek Alderman, Professor of Geography, University of Tennessee Session 2 (12:45 - 2:00 EST) Laura A. Macaluso, Ph.D. , Independent Scholar, Writer, Curator; Lori Goldstein and Alison Verplaeste, Public Art Archive Anita Palmer, Geospatial Education Consultant, Critical Think Inc-dba and GISetc Amanda Merpaw, Project Coordinator, Defining Moments Canada Jaraux Washington, Eduprenuer, The Butterfly Effect Education Group Consultancy Justin Madron, University of Richmond and One Tree Planted Annie Evans, Director of Education and Outreach, New American History Hosted by: U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota The Leventhal Map & Education Center, and New American History ... View more

At my academic institution, StoryMaps users often need a Group for collaborative editing or sharing StoryMaps.  Sometimes multiple editors need access to a StoryMap for a class group project or departmental content, other times a group or class may need a private space to share StoryMaps without making them open to the Organization. Having to go into AGOL to set up groups is a significant barrier for those who are just using StoryMaps. If someone is just using StoryMaps, they do not see/understand the connection to AGOL and it is very, very confusing. Plus, the difference between a Shared Update Group and a Group without Shared Update capabilities is very confusing. It requires that the user reach out to the help desk to create the group, or those of us supporting StoryMaps create all the groups for them. It just adds a layer of extra confusing work. We would really like to have an easy way to create groups (both Shared Update and non) right from the ArcGIS StoryMaps interface. ... View more