Set up your bird box in 8 simple steps Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

You need a webcam connected to your computer via an analogue to digital converter (For more information visit: ) You will also need to download and install the latest version of 'Adobe Flash' Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Log-in to SEGfL Birdbox microsites Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

You will be directed to the Manage Microsites web page Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Start Broadcasting Make sure your camera is connected to the low voltage supply and connected via the analogue to digital convertor to a USB port on your computer. Under 'Options' on the right, Click on 'Edit' This will present your main Content Management screen. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Under 'Function', click on 'Edit' A page will open where you set up your camera for broadcasting. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

To make sure this page can be seen by others, go directly to the bottom of the page and check that the 'Enabled' box is ticked. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

The screen will re-appear. Now prepare to broadcast. To do this, right mouse click in the square white box to the left of the red blobs. Select the option 'Settings...' from the pop-up window. You will see a row of mini icons appear. Click on the microphone icon and select your device from the pull down menu Click on the webcam icon and select your device. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Now click on the 'Start Broadcasting' button. The red blob will turn yellow 'Connecting' Then pulse green when connected. You MUST leave this page open all the time you are broadcasting. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Frequently asked questions To broadcast video must the Edit Streaming video page always be displayed? Yes, as soon as you exit this page the live streaming of video will stop. How can others view the video images we are transmitting? To view the live video images others must visit your Bird box project webpage Can we record video clips for playing back at a later date? Yes, on the Edit Streaming video page just click on start recording Can we publish reports and messages about the activity in our bird box for others to view and read on the SEGfL Bird Box website? Just click on the Forum link to upload and publish messages and reports. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates

Cross-curricular learning opportunities Data handling - Publish and share information about the birds that visit your school grounds with other schools. Web conference with schools in and outside the United Kingdom Make your own fat balls! - Investigate and discover what food different birds like to eat? Find out how adults care for their young chicks. Where do different species of birds choose to nest? - Design and make your own bird boxes. Write and illustrate stories about wildlife in your school grounds for young readers. Phil Bracegirdle – SEGfL Associates