College represents an important and special step in a young person’s life, and for many students, a true home away from home. Colleges and universities are designed to offer students the advantages and opportunities to advance socially and professionally. That means investing in providing students with state-of-the-art technology and educational practices. One of the most noticeable changes on the modern college campus is the use of digital signs over traditional alternatives. Incorporating digital signs into your campus is a great way to keep up with the first generation of screen-centric students.
Wayfinding
In a matter of weeks, wide-eyed college freshmen across the country will be unfolding confusing maps, standing frozen as others pass, and realizing they’ve come to the wrong lecture. Help the newbies feel at home with interactive digital maps. These maps show students photos of the building and the most efficient route to their destination.
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Many colleges and universities mark the campus entrance with a grand display, a prominently placed structure often bearing the official name and logo of the school. Digital signs offer an opportunity to update your campus entrance with modern campus signage and messaging. LED screens allow for customizable messages, multiple content formats and makes a bold first impression on potential students and guests.
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Spread the Word
Distributing information to thousands of busy, distracted students can be challenging. Digital signs help spread information and news throughout campus, making sure students and faculty are all on the same page. Digital signs are effective tools for promoting events, reinforcing deadlines and alerting students of emergencies. The ability to update messages in real-time could help a student remember exam dates or even save a life.
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A Mobile World
Students today are inseparable from their mobile devices, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It just means colleges and universities need to adjust how they present and communicate information. Digital campus signs allow for responsive websites and mobile landing pages that students will more likely engage with. A clean and easy mobile presence helps students stay connected at all times.
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Catch the Bus
Bus routes and schedules can be notoriously intimidating for campus newcomers. Colleges and universities can now use QR codes to make those first rides easier. A QR code, or Quick Response code, is a 2D barcode that when scanned by a smartphone, delivers information to the user. A student unfamiliar with the bus schedule is able to scan the code at the bus stop to find out what bus they need to hop on and when it will arrive.
Digital signs are no longer a trend, but a critical component for college campus communication. Finding the right location and use informs students, keeps them safe and gives them peace of mind as they adjust to their new home. Tweet us@FASTSIGNS with your favorite digital signs on campus.
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