Spruce Grove Composite High School has transformed its internal communications using REACH Media Network’s digital signage software. With goals of leveraging advanced communication technology and features, the school began searching for a platform with flexible integrations and affordable prices. After experimenting with a less flexible signage platform, the school has adopted REACH’s intuitive and visually appealing solution to engage students and staff. The results have been transformative, with students and staff alike utilizing the displays to stay up-to-date on important information and events around the school.
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CHALLENGE
Before adopting REACH Media Network, Spruce Grove utilized a previous solution to dip their toes into the realm of digital signage. However, over time, the school faced several limitations that prevented it from reaching the vision it had in mind. These included:
- Poor visual design that lacked the professional, branded look the school wanted to achieve.
- Limited calendar integration resulted in cumbersome, inefficient workflows for event scheduling.
- Difficulty updating content, which added to workflow frustrations and a lack of timely communication.
Once it realized a change needed to be made, Spruce Grove expedited the search for a more effective solution, ultimately choosing REACH based on a recommendation from their hardware provider, Compass Tech.
IMPLEMENTATION
As a client of 1 year, Spruce Grove Composite High School has since implemented 8 -10 screens across the school’s 3 floors. Screens are typically located in areas with high foot traffic in order to make the biggest impact on students and staff. These include:
- The cafeteria
- Student lounge
- Library
- Major hallway intersections
To extend reach into classrooms without physical screens, teachers also use a web-based digital signage platform through an internal Google Site that displays the content, ensuring consistent messaging throughout the school.
KEY FEATURES & USAGE
Since implementing REACH Media Network’s robust digital signage software, Spruce Grove has implemented a variety of features and integrations. These have become essential in streamlining communications with its community while achieving a cohesive look across each display.
- Unified Messaging: All screens currently display a single playlist, simplifying management while maintaining consistency. These playlists can all be updated from a central location.
- Google Calendar Integration: REACH pulls events directly from the school’s internal calendar, streamlining scheduling and allowing for targeted student announcements.
- Web Signage: This web-based signage solution is used on internal sites to bring signage into classrooms. Useful for students and staff alike.
- Event-Specific Content: Custom playlists are created for special events like sports tournaments or band performances, while also showcasing sponsors and relevant information.
These features have gone a long way in keeping students and staff informed of events, important deadlines, and crucial announcements, no matter where they find themselves around campus. As a result, the school has seen multiple benefits ranging from streamlined workflows to increased engagement.
BENEFITS
As previewed above, the successful implementation of Spruce Grove’s education digital signage has resulted in multiple benefits over the past year. Through these benefits, the school has been able to continuously adapt its signage strategy.
- Professional Aesthetic: The improved visual quality has garnered positive feedback from staff and students. The flexibility of REACH’s software has given the school the ability to achieve its desired look.
- Ease of Use: Workflows have been improved with the ability to quickly schedule and update content, including setting start and end dates to avoid stale messaging.
- Increased Engagement: Students actively use the signage, and staff rely on it for timely updates. This means events and clubs see increased engagement from both parties.
Scalability: Plans are in place to expand usage when the school moves into a new building, including location-specific playlists for different areas.
FUTURE PLANS
Following its current success, Spruce Grove has no plans of slowing down. In the near future, the school aims to:
- Customize playlists for different zones (e.g., gym, library, cafeteria).
- Delegate content creation while maintaining visual standards.
- Explore additional integrations and design services offered by REACH.
CONCLUSION
Spruce Grove Composite High School’s adoption of REACH Media Network has significantly improved its internal communications. With a user-friendly interface, robust calendar integration, and professional design capabilities, REACH has empowered the school to deliver timely, engaging content to its community. As the school prepares for future expansion, REACH remains a central part of its communication strategy.
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