Transforming Orientation Week: Empower University Spaces with Smart Campus Digital Signage
by Scala Team
Transforming Orientation Week: Empower University Spaces with Smart Campus Digital Signage
by Scala Team
As technologies emerge, universities in Australia have been embracing these advancements to create an informative, interactive, yet engaging and seamless experience for their students to easily integrate into their new university life. This is where orientation signages for campuses, powered by the Scala Media Player DX-AP come into play as it features a robust platform that delivers dynamic, real-time content and interactive wayfinding, helping students navigate their campus with ease and confidence.
The Challenge of Orientation Week in Australian Universities
Universities in Australia are vast, with extensive infrastructure, lecture rooms, laboratories, libraries, and numerous open, public spaces. To any student coming in for the first time, especially those coming from other provinces or even overseas, the first few days of setting foot on a new campus can be overwhelming. The usual way of carrying a printed guide, looking out for standalone signages or merely asking around could be daunting, at times be even more confusing, as they do not always provide clear, accurate information.
For students who are constantly on the go, student navigation display solutions are the perfect solution, offering real-time information at a touch.
Scala’s Smart Wayfinding Solutions For Orientation Week
From deciphering printed maps, finding their way is now made easier with the help of a wayfinder for universities to make navigation simpler and personalised. This has features such as:
- Maps that have an interactive touchscreen to guide students to buildings, lecture halls, administrative offices, libraries, cafeterias, and other key locations across the campus.
- Instant and dynamic updates to reflect any changes in room assignments or event locations.
- Multilingual support for the diverse student body.
- Mobile integration that enables students to scan QR codes and get directions directly on their smartphones for on-the-go navigation.
With a user-friendly interface, Scala’s student navigation display solution reduces confusion that could arise by providing an instant, informative, and stress-free way to help students be where they need to be on time
Dynamic Content Delivery with Scala Media Player DX-AP
Interactive campus maps powered by the Scala Media Player DX-AP help support students in need of directions. It features dual 4K outputs for sharp visuals and seamless multimedia playback, ensuring information is always clear and easily readable.
Personalised Student Communication
An even better benefit, aside from wayfinding, is that student navigation display solutions help students stay on top of their day by integrating them with student portals and campus management systems. This integration enables students to receive targeted content relevant only to their school’s needs and interests, significantly increasing engagement and reducing information overload.
Benefits of Student Navigation Display Solutions for Orientation Week
Student Experience: Interactive campus maps powered by the Scala DX-AP media player help with wayfinding and personalising content. This makes students adjust to a new school life, making them feel connected and supported.
Accessibility: Student navigation display solutions that include multilingual and accessibility features help all students feel seen and heard, including those with disabilities.
Relevant Information: Real-time communication, such as schedule changes, security alerts, or reminders for upcoming events, keeps students continuously informed and safe.
Efficiency in operations: The Scala wayfinder for universities enables personalised information to be remotely updated. This feature decreases the need for physical help desks and printed information, significantly saving resources and time.
Engagement: The option to promote various student interests, including clubs, campus events, and support groups, creates a dynamic and inclusive campus culture.
The Bigger Picture: Smart Campus Initiatives Across Australia
There are even more advantages to the use of student navigation display solutions across a campus, and Orientation Week is only the tip of the iceberg. More Australian universities are adopting digital signage to create an innovative campus initiative. Implementing digital signage in Australian education has features that include:
- Monitoring the use of the campus buildings to optimise space
- Enhanced safety by integrating security systems with digital signage
- Promoting sustainability using digital signage solutions with energy-efficient LED displays.
Universities and other educational institutions that can implement scalable digital signage solutions, not only for Orientation Week but also throughout a student’s entire campus life, can help future-proof their facilities.
Empower University Spaces with Smart Campus Digital Signage
As an expert in delivering high-performing and reliable student navigation display solutions, Scala is the ideal partner for universities that want to create a memorable Orientation Week. Scala’s wayfinder for universities, robust media players, such as the Scala Media Player DX-AP, help make managing and delivering content easier through user-friendly content management systems, making it the perfect partner for educational institutions that want to create a campus environment where students feel engaged, connected, and supported.
Learn more about Scala’s student navigation solutions and how they can help your universities thrive during Orientation Week and beyond. Visit scala.com/au
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