Google Maps and Storytelling

What is online mapping?

An online tool that allows a user to:

• Display maps

• Search for specific locations

• Get a route and the time required to travel it

• Search for public transit, walking, or cycling routes

• Find out about points of interest and traffic

In addition to looking for specific locations, you can learn how to: 

• Find the address or phone number of a place 

• Find opening hours 

• Plan a trip by considering the different options offered 

• Discover how a place looks using "Street View”

What is a digital story?

A way to tell a story on a personal theme by incorporating photos, text, narration, music, videos and graphics.