We intend to train “citizen scientists” (users) on safely taking and submitting flood disaster observations using our citizen science web application prototype. What is the best approach and method to conduct the training? 

• Focus on what is relevant to them 
• Be clear what on what objectives your citizen science tutorial is focused on achieving 
• Choose appropriate methods to educate your target citizen scientist audience. 

Based on the information we’ll provide, students will develop a training requirements action plan and supporting materials, which can include ready-to-use templates, processes, strategy, and high-level training design that will support the training of users (citizen scientists). The training should also focus on ensuring that citizens scientists can safely take and submit observations that are scientifically accurate/useful. This can be achieved by addressing issues such as conflict of interest and personal biases, following guides, tools, and templates that have been developed to promote research integrity from start to finish. Examples of things to consider include: 

• The role of experiential learning in training citizen scientists 
• Completed life cycle journey map 
• Strategy and templates which will improve training results 
• Interviews and questionnaire/Quiz to assess trainee readiness and knowledge 
• High-level design of training materials