School and educational facility signage comes in all shapes, sizes and formats. However, the true king of versatility is the digital sign, which offers a host of communication options. From the obvious, like important announcements, to the truly innovative, integrating the latest technological display into classrooms and communal areas is one of the most effective ways to impart information to the widest audience.
Every school is different. Yes, they all have certain aligning requirements, like directional signs, health, safety and other legislation. But the power of tech has so much more potential…
Let Imagination Run Wild…!
The biggest benefit of one or more digital signs is that they can be altered at will, negating the need for time-consuming and costly static sign changes. Digital can sport many different mediums, including:
- Text.
- Images.
- Video & film.
- Live feeds.
- Interactive displays.
- Social media integration.
- Timers and countdowns.
And so much more…
The display can be managed and changed with minimal clicks on one or more paired devices – all of which can be actioned remotely or automated to switch at your chosen, pre-determined times.
Some examples of how they’re successfully being utilised include:
- Highlighting student achievements: From scholarship winners to the stars of track & field events – and everything in between – there’s no better way to celebrate success than via glorious digital technicolour displays.
- Interactive study: Seamlessly fuse the latest learning into the curriculum. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) offer truly immersive content, providing educators with incredible ways to easily present complex subjects and issues. The technology is advancing rapidly, and multiple worldwide studies lean heavily in favour of how beneficial such methods are for pupil engagement, understanding and retention.
- Directions and wayfinding: Navigating large buildings and campuses is a historical headache at the beginning of each school year. It can also be challenging when there’s an influx of visitors unfamiliar with the geographical layout, such as sports events and open days. But with digital signage, all that’s needed is to flip the content into directional mode and voila! Instant route finding for everyone… This can also be used in emergencies to direct everyone to the nearest exits or muster points.
- Live feed action: Has the school team made the playoffs? Perhaps it’s sports day or an inter-school tournament. Show the action as it happens via digital screens. Coaches and athletes can also use the footage to relive the moment as many times as they like, making it an indispensable analytical tool. The same tech can be used for any live events, such as concerts, stage productions – even a class geology trip or a school surf lesson.
- Create urgency: Is there a deadline to sign up for an event/class/audition/school trip/etc…? Countdown timers can remind students that the window of opportunity is closing, helping reduce disappointment and increase engagement. (Not to mention reducing the stress for organisers who worry about students missing deadlines).
These examples only scratch the surface of how digital signs for schools can enhance everyday life. It really is a case of letting imagination take a hold – something that becomes easier and easier as technology advances on, quite literally, a daily basis.
Another important aspect is that multiple digital signs can be easily connected – either to display the same information, rotate data or showcase something completely different. iCatcher Digital Signs leads the way in the latest screen technology, offering indoor signs, outdoor signs, LED scoreboards, double-sided signs and more.
Start with one and add more as needed. Our purchase, finance, hire and rental options make it easy to add the tech and stay within budget. Perth-based, we supply digital signage locally and across the entire country.
Contact our friendly team today for more information.