Highlights
• New technologies supporting data collection, data processing andvisualisation, and the communication of ideas and results create awide range of opportunities for participation in citizen science.
• Technologies are especially beneficial for opening additional channelsfor public involvement in research, allowing participants to contributethrough a range of activities and engaging newer audiences.
• There is a range of existing resources to help project co-ordinatorsdevelop and maintain citizen science technologies.
• It is important to consider issues such as participant demographics,affordability and access, and fitness for purpose when selectingtechnologies.