"ArcGIS Online is an online, collaborative web GIS that allows you to use, create, and share maps, scenes, apps, layers, analytics, and data." ArcGIS Online enables users to access geospatial layers from worldwide locations, create new content, and connect layers across the ArcGIS platform. In addition to web maps, applications are able to be created from configurable templates for enhanced user experience.

Penn State ArcGIS Online organization

Learning Path for creating an ArcGIS StoryMap

Guidance on the creation of a StoryMap and setting up options for different parts of StoryMap using map, media, and text content.

Gallery of StoryMaps from multiple topics

Step by step instructions on how to create a Story Map

Main ArcGIS help page with topics related to creation of content, web maps, analysis, administration, helpful tips, and related apps

Describes multiple options for integrating maps into applications

Describes types of web layers, including map image, tile, feature, and scenes.

Resources from the Esri Story Maps Team for learning and using story maps. See blog, labs, and video content.

Esri GIS dictionary for geospatial terms and Esri product terms.

"In ArcGIS Online, a Web based, interactive map that allows you to display and query the layers on the map. A Web map contains one or more ArcGIS Server map services that are referenced to ArcGIS Online."

This gallery enables the user to search by a type of Story Map App or by Subject.

This site guides the user in their selection of a story map template based on the type of information they are presenting.

Tips for storytelling for communicating through visual and geospatial manners.

This Blog has tips and updates on Story map features, collaborations, and sharing of content.