New Mexico School for the Deaf Enhances Campus Communication with NoviSign Digital Signage

Challenge

Given that all students and staff at NMSD are deaf, traditional auditory announcements and communication methods were ineffective. The school needed a way to quickly disseminate timely information such as classroom updates, school news, event schedules, and other essential communications that would be accessible to everyone across the school campus. They required a solution that allowed for easy easy content updates, enabling students and staff to find relevant information through a user-friendly interface quickly.

Solution

NMSD implemented NoviSign Digital Signage Software across (5) 55″ Samsung Touch Screen displays (WM55B). These touch screens serve as information kiosks, allowing users to tap through various categories to access real-time information. Using NoviSign’s touchscreen digital signage software NMSD was easily able to create, schedule, and manage the content being displayed across the school’s interactive displays from any computer. NMSD set up the content to be broken down into a series of interactive buttons that, when touched, display videos, information, images, and slideshows.

Key features that make NoviSign Digital Signage ideal for NMSD include:

• User-Friendly Interface: An easy-to-use dashboard for setting up and managing content without technical expertise.
• Real-Time Content Updates: From a central location, instantly publish updates, announcements, or emergency alerts across all screens.
• Customizable Layouts: Design content to match branding or display multiple types of information (videos, text, images) simultaneously.
• Remote Content Management: Control and schedule content from any location with internet access, enabling flexibility in managing multiple screens.
• Multi-Media Support: Display a variety of content formats, including images, videos, slideshows, widgets, and scrolling text.
• Content Scheduling: Schedule different content to display at specific times, ensuring that relevant information is always shown when needed.
• Cloud-Based Platform: Store and manage content on the cloud, offering high accessibility and redundancy without local hardware management.
• Integration Capabilities: Compatible with various third-party tools and data sources such as PowerBI dashboards, Google Calendar, and RSS feeds.
• Scalability: The system can easily be expanded to include additional screens as needed, allowing for scalable deployment across multiple locations.
• Cost-Efficient: Reduces printing costs and the need for physical bulletin boards by providing a digital communication solution.
• Visual Engagement: Dynamic and visually appealing content keeps viewers engaged and ensures that important messages are noticed.
• Centralized Control: Manage all screens and content from one platform, making it easy to ensure consistency across multiple displays.

Results

Since installing the NoviSign-powered touchscreen school displays, communication at NMSD has become significantly more efficient and inclusive. The visually-oriented touch screen school digital signage displays have allowed the students and staff to stay better informed with just a few taps.

Key benefits observed include:

• Improved Access to Information: Students and staff can quickly access essential information in real-time, whether they are looking for classroom changes or upcoming events.
• Enhanced Engagement: The interactive nature of the K12 touchscreen displays has increased engagement among students, allowing them to take ownership of their daily schedules and find the information they need independently.
• Time and Resource Savings: The school’s digital signage system reduced the need for printed materials and physical bulletin boards, freeing up administrative resources while offering a sustainable communication solution.

Conclusion

NMSD’s deployment of NoviSign Digital Signage Software has revolutionized how the school communicates, ensuring that all information is accessible, timely, and easy to navigate for deaf students and staff. With the flexibility and scalability of NoviSign’s platform, NMSD continues to leverage its touchscreen displays to foster a more connected and informed campus community.

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