How to Make Sure Your Signage Isn't Old School Anymore
Whether you’re headed into a job interview, presentation, or special occasion, it’s important to “look the part.” The same principle applies to outfitting your learning environment with modern technology. In schools, having a contemporary space with the right tools and resources helps students stay informed, motivated, and connected. Educators and students continue to rely on technology as learning environments evolve. While interactive displays have a strong impact in the classroom, adding digital signage to school common areas can create a major visual impression and provide a simple way to communicate with large audiences.
Digital signage is widely used across both commercial and educational settings, and its adoption continues to grow in K–12 and higher education. There are many locations within a school, some you may not have considered, where digital signage can make a real difference. Below are just a few examples:
Cafeteria.
“What’s for lunch?” need not be a mystery anymore. Digital signage can provide students with menu information, as well as nutritional facts and fun food trivia, to make mealtime more engaging and informative.
Library and computer lab.
Most libraries already have a formidable set of computer tech, but adding digital signage can effectively and quietly display information on whether a study room is reserved or the availability of featured books, resources, or updates.
Common areas.
Placing digital signage in high-traffic areas on campus can convey essential information, such as emergency messages, holiday announcements, and upcoming events, so faculty and students are always in the loop.
Recreation center.
If students or families miss a game or event, digital signage comes to the rescue! Highlight winning games, team stats, and timing for upcoming sporting events with strategically placed displays. These screens can also share gym hours of operation and safety policies.
Guidance and career counseling office.
Students often visit guidance and career counseling offices to explore future academic or career paths. These visits can involve waiting or processing a lot of information. Digital signage in these spaces can display information about colleges, career options, and job opportunities, making the process a little easier.
Classrooms.
Students and teachers spend most of their time in the classroom, so why not have it equipped with modern classroom technology to improve learning? Adding interactive displays in a classroom can enhance visual learning, encourage collaboration, and seamlessly connect with tablets, laptops, and smartphones.
Digital signage is a versatile solution that can communicate essential messages and information in a compelling way to students, faculty, and staff. Whether placed in a cafeteria, library, or recreation center, digital signage can elevate communication and engagement across the school community with its sleek, modern appearance.