Digital signage is transforming education in many ways. The proper signage in the right locations allows for effective and consistent communication that can be easily updated whenever needed. They keep teachers and students informed while helping visitors get where they need to go.
There are many benefits of digital signage in schools, and these benefits go beyond simple wayfinding.
Effective Communication
One of the biggest challenges that schools face is communicating important information to students, staff, and visitors. Announcements are one way to achieve this, but they disrupt the day.
Digital signage allows for effective communication with everyone on campus. These displays can be used to:
- Make important announcements about events
- Display opening hours
- Provide other important information
They allow for seamless and consistent communication across the campus. The software makes it quick and easy to update announcements and other information whenever needed.
Digital signs ensure that students, faculty, and campus visitors all receive the same information.
Advertise Library Offerings
Many campuses have large libraries, which can make wayfinding a challenge. In such large spaces, it can also be difficult to communicate important information, like operating hours and library rules. Digital signage can be used to display this vital information.
These displays can also be used in other ways.
- Interactive signs can also help library guests find what they’re looking for, be it books or other resources.
- Wayfinding information can help visitors navigate the library without having to disturb staff members.
- The library can promote new or upcoming additions.
- Event information can be provided using a vibrant and colorful display.
Along with improving the library experience, digital signage can also save time and resources that can be better spent on running the library.
Share Emergency Information Quickly
When emergencies arise, directions must be followed to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. To prevent chaos and confusion, emergency information can be displayed on indoor and outdoor digital signage for schools.
These signs can display:
- The nature of the emergency
- What to do or where to go
- Any other steps to follow
- Who to turn to for help (campus security, main office staff, etc.)
For example, in case of severe weather, everyone on campus may be directed to the gymnasium to taking shelter. Digital displays can provide this information and even directions on how to get there.
Most importantly, these signs can be updated quickly and efficiently so that no time is wasted.
In emergency situations, every second counts. Digital signage can help ensure that proper steps or protocols are taken to protect the safety of everyone on campus.
Smart Cafeteria With Digital Menu Boards
School lunch menus change on a daily basis. Updating a school menu board the old-fashioned way can be tedious and time-consuming. As a result, many schools choose not to have a menu board because it simply takes too much time to update.
Digital menu boards can transform school cafeterias by making it quick and easy to display and update menu information. With digital signage software, you can also make your cafeteria menu colorful and attractive. These signs can display the day’s menu, or they can display the week’s menu. Having to update the menu weekly can save time and resources.
Having a digital menu board can also help move the cafeteria line along with more quickly because students can decide what they want to order while waiting instead of asking staff about the menu.
Seamless Wayfinding
Navigating your way through today’s large, sprawling school campuses can be challenging. Digital signage makes it easy for students, faculty, and visitors to get where they need to go.
Placing wayfinding signs at the entrance, exit and strategic points on campus enable easy navigation. The rich, vibrant displays of digital signs also attract passersby, making it more likely for people to use them.
When people know where they need to go and how to get there, it saves staff from spending time explaining directions. For students, wayfinding signs can ease anxiety if they are unsure how to navigate the campus.
Digital signage will continue to transform education for many years to come. In addition to seamless and effective communication, they save staff time and improve the user experience. Intuitive software makes it quick and easy to update sign information as events arise or information changes.