The thinking and processing of information in the minds of today’s children is very different to that of their predecessors. Therefore, teaching standards and educational methods must change to teach them well. Just like the older generation sometimes resists to adapting to newer technologies, the younger generation will resist to outdated teaching concepts. For example, it is absolutely no point conducting lessons in Spanish to a classroom in the United Kingdom. Educators must communicate in the native language. In the digital world this is done by integrating digital school signs in classrooms to create the excitement and engagement desired from students.

While the material and content being taught is the same, changing the delivery and presentation of information will make a world of a difference in the motivation levels of students. Instead of step-by-step tutorials and timely lectures, educators should provide information at greater speeds and greater quantities. Today’s students have the ability to handle information in that manner and that is what will keep them engaged.

Hence educators have to bridge this generation gap by introducing electronic signs for schools as a way of communication in the native language of the land.

• Show how innovative your school really is!
• Boosts up the spirit
• Provides a strong bond between school and parents
• Extremely cost effective
• Easily cater messages to different groups
• Attractive content can be displayed
• Collaborative learning is facilitated

Show how innovative your school really is!

You are probably spending thousands of dollars on establishing high end classroom technology and improving the wireless network within the premises. However, people driving by your school, looking at that same sign that existed five years ago, would never be able to guess the technology standards that exist within the four walls. Therefore, investing in digital signage presents a better image for your school. Show everyone what a great school you have and the technology you are using inside out!

Boosts up the spirit

Many a times community members do not attend an event simply because they were not aware of it. Digital signage assures schools that the community has seen their sign and is aware of dates and locations and hence will show up to encourage their students. When there is a larger crowd at school events, there is a boost in spirits of students as well as the school as a whole.

Provides a strong bond between school and parents

Sending messages through students or using print media for communication does not guarantee that parents have received messages about school events or important meetings. An LED display is an easy and effective way to ensure parents read the message when they pass by to drop and pick their children.

Extremely cost effective

Sometimes, to ensure parents and community members receive announcements, school staff often have to call each house individually or post letters, both of which takes up a lot of time and money. Digital signage is a highly economical way of connecting with people. Although the initial investment may come as a surprise, the returns come very fast. Furthermore, LED technology is long lasting, consumes less energy and has very low maintenance costs.

Easily cater messages to different groups

With just a click of a few buttons, you can schedule messages to parents during drop and pickup times and messages to students can be displayed during after school hours.

Attractive content can be displayed

Today people have no time to look at lengthy, boring pieced of content. They are always more attracted towards visuals and crisp, to the point content which can be displayed through LED school signs. By creatively using this equipment, your communication strategy will be successful.

Collaborative learning is facilitated

Collaborative learning is made possible with digital networks in schools. Student – teacher collaboration can be done with the help of screen sharing. This is useful particularly for crowded classrooms and with distance learning. Furthermore, collaborative learning gives students an interactive experience and also allows teachers to obtain real-time feedback. When students are asking questions, teachers can anonymously look in on a particular student to gauge whether he/she has understood the concept and can thereby provide personal attention and adjust lesson plans as needed. With distance learning, virtual field trips are also a possibility, especially when the funds for traveling are not available.

The days of encyclopedias and dictionaries are no more. Today’s students need information at their fingertips. They have grown up with technology so they don’t see it as a challenge; in fact they would prefer to use it more often. With every new generation of students, the excitement of classroom technology is increasing and educators have to adapt to these preferences by introducing LED school sign networks throughout the campus.

For students, digital signage makes way for an engaging and interactive learning experience. By blending ‘gamification’ with the learning experience, educators are providing the perfect blend of content simulation, fun and collaboration. Below are some of the benefits of incorporating LED school signs in a curriculum:

• Enhance classroom presentations with animated images and high quality video.
• Broadcast information to staff, students and the rest of the community. This eliminates the time and money spent on printing and photocopying posters.
• Student union focus – announce schedule changes via digital school signs.
• Use full color LEDs to exhibit videos of school achievements.
• On-screen recognition is possible to recognize high-achievers and providing others with an incentive to work harder.
• Attract more community members to get involved in school activities.
• Public notifications of events have proved to attract larger crowds.
• Calendar displays help students get to where they have to be.
• Messages related to weather conditions can be relayed faster.
• Will heighten safety within the campus.
• Multi-lingual messages can be displayed.
• Outdoor school signs will grab the attention of newcomers on the street.
• Digital menu boards can be installed in cafeterias to display nutrition facts as a goal to promote healthy eating.
• Promote your school on a whole new level!
• Use empowering messages to motivate your students to accomplish more!