Education Digital Signage

Engaging students in support resources and 'campus life' is widely recognized as vital to the retention, success and satisfaction of students at any post-secondary institution.

Students typically don't have much time or patience for information that isn't immediately relevant to them. Omnivex Digital Signage Software is delivering this relevance to students and faculty alike. Students like to find out things such as where to go for help in sorting out issues with your calendar; where to find assistance to prepare for exams; deadline dates, canteen information, library opening hours are all things that relate directly to them.

What if you could have this information change for you?
This way you would drive down operating costs and make content relevant to the student. Therefore improving the brand image of the educational institution in the eyes of the student.

Add other benefits to the faculty such as staff information, dates, meeting room info, charts, results, even team building and training can be displayed this way.

Omnivex Digital Signage Software allows the system to function in real-time. Current campus news headlines, sports scores, weather and time can be displayed throughout the facility. The system, functioning in real-time, can also be developed as another important asset in the campus' crisis and emergency notification plans. Imagine being able to notify students of problems and to alert them of danger in carparks or weather warnings. All done in real-time.

Electronic bulletin boards, noticeboards or messageboards have many practical purposes for educational institutions such as:

• Student communication - traditional forms of communication such as printed posters and bulletin boards can't keep up.
• Use a digital signage network to display real-time messages, which can also convert into an emergency communication system ( for emergency lockdown or evacuation purposes)
• Guest communication - use digital signage to display wayfinding and maps of the campus for guests not familiar with the campus grounds


• Digital Menu Boards - catch students' attention and advertise specials
• In the bookstore - Large Format LCD can promote logo apparel, in-store book sales, book buyback and general promotions.
• Donor Walls - use digital signage to create an interactive experience using pictures, video and information on generous donors; distinguished alumni and strategic business partners in place of traditional wall plaques
• Incorporate digital signage into the curriculum - whether it be for business focused subjects such as Finance; Journalism; or Media-based subjects

• Social media - integrate social media into displays - easy as ABC using Omnivex
• Keep students engaged, reminders about assignments, enrolment dates, campus news are all important parts of campus life

"Omnivex offered a software solution that made content management simple, with no need additional staff or consume other resources," said Martin. The main purpose of the signage is for in-store advertising about products and services, but it is also used to promote university events, activities, athletics and student resources. For example, the Bookstore screens commonly display university sports and game highlights, as they are an important part of the community and student-life experience. We have found that this added exposure has boosted school spirit as well as game attendance. The signage serves to benefit not only the Bookstore, but the entire institution and all of the participants in its community.

"After just two months of operation, a comprehensive survey of 168 students revealed that the Digital Signage was already recognized by 56 percent of viewers as the institution's digital signage (or television) network. Seven in 10 students said they watched it at some point during the day; 2 in 3 said they were very informed, or somewhat informed about the Universities services, resources and activities".

Our on-campus security group, is also able to quickly display emergency notifications on the digital signage screens.

By introducing digital signage on campus, messages can now be delivered in a more efficient manner with the ease and functionality to make instant updates and schedule regular content. "I have never liked the idea of relying on paper to communicate with students," says Martin. "Digital signage offered a more timely and convenient alternative," he said. The switch from distributed paper information to digital information displays represents a more eco-friendly substitute, reducing waste and aligning with the university's goal of operating in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner."