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App Intro slides for introduction, information and how-to tipps
The app intro slides are displayed the first time of using the apps. The intro slides introduce the project to users and give them some background information and/or tips on how to use the app. Displaying of the app intro slides can be repeated by users by selecting 'replay intro' in the menu at any time. Additional slides for the intro can be designed and added to the project's intro slides if desired.
Optimized for outdoor field use
All apps we create for you and your project, are designed for easy out of pocket (possibly offline) use with one hand so that collecting observations will be as simple and easy as possible for the Citizen Scientists contributing to your project.
Collaborative Citizen Science - Project synergies in extension ecosystem
All Citizen Science projects on the SPOTTERON platform can use all custom extensions on the platform without additional costs from the start.
Partners
Trusted by partners from universities and institutions across Europe and other continents, the core of SPOTTERON is a growing network of scientists, experts and stakeholders, running their Citizen Science projects and CitSci websites on the SPOTTERON platform.
Choose from Multiple Map Providers in settings
In the app settings, multiple map providers like OpenStreetMap, TopoMap, Mapbox and more are available. You can switch from one map provider to another any time.
Offline mode with automatic waiting queue
The apps can also be used in offline mode. This means that observations can be collected while out in the field when no internet connection is available. These observations are then added to the waiting queue and can later be uploaded or modified.
Custom dialog for adding observations
Every project on the platform gets a custom structured "add spot" dialogue (Data Entry Page). The "add spot" dialogue is designed in collaboration with the project leaders to visualize the questionnaire structure. This data entry page includes individual buttons, multiple selection lists, a foto upload field and a field for further descriptions. If desired, info panels can be integrated into the selection lists to give additional information and ensure high data quality.
EU GDPR: Export a copy of stored personal data
In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, all of your project's users can instantly export & download an up-to-date copy of their stored personal data for review. The download is protected by secure password protection and is available at the settings panel.
Projects & Apps open for Co-Use on SPOTTERON
ArtSpots
With the COSEA App, Citizen Scientists can observe marine environments, document coastal habitats or species, and report on pollution, infrastructure and the blue economy. Their contributions on the map and activity in the app will help scientists better understand the impacts and drivers of marine factors to protect and foster a healthy relationship between humans and seas.
COSEA | Collaboration for Effective Sea Action
NatureSpots is a non-commercial and free project to discover nature together. In the app, nature photos and sightings of animals, plants or mushrooms can be shared with the community on the map. The app is a new initiative for observing nature and taking part is very simple and straightforward. The app is free of advertising, does not track users and takes digital privacy seriously.
NatureSpots
The new citizen participation uses "Citizen Science" in their hometown and nationwide to get User's feedback on places. As a result, citizens are empowered to become active in a city worth living in to collect and share data themselves and to interact with scientists. This enables them to recognize the consequences of sealing, heat, water shortages, and a lack of biodiversity, and generally, how places in their own environment affect us all.
CIVO Citizen Voice
The IPM-Popillia Horizon 2020 project aims to address the challenge of a new risk to plant health in Europe's agriculture and food safety: the invasion of the Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica. This invasive species was introduced accidentally to mainland Europe in 2014 and can quickly spread by transportation and trade. As a species with a wide range of feeding plants, P. japonica threatens the entire agricultural sector, urban landscapes, and biodiversity in invaded areas.
IPM Popillia | Integrated Pest Management of the Japanese Beetle
Fridays for Future see itself as a horizontal, grassroots grassroots movement that acts apolitically and refers to science for the facts. To engage the global population more, this app was developed using SPOTTERON. The aim is to find out how the population perceives the climate crisis and which positive and negative emotions are associated with specific topics related to biodiversity and climate crisis.
FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE - Climate App
