Digital Signage for Education — Inform, Guide and Support Everyday Campus Life.
Centrally manage timetable changes, room information, events and announcements and display them in real time for pupils, students, staff and visitors.
Why Digital Signage matters in education
less administrative effort through automatically updated timetables and substitution plans
less time spent searching thanks to digital wayfinding on campus
recall rate for content shown on digital screens
Which challenges does Digital Signage solve in schools and universities?
Digital Signage helps schools, universities and other educational institutions communicate timetable changes, room updates, events and safety information quickly. Content can be managed centrally and targeted to buildings, areas and displays across the campus.
Short-notice changes in everyday school and campus life
Substitutions, room changes, cancellations and appointments can change at short notice. Pupils, students and staff need reliable updates quickly.
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Orientation across buildings and campus areas
Large school buildings and campuses can make it difficult for visitors, pupils and students to find rooms, services and event locations.
Reaching many people reliably
Pupils, students, teachers and staff are spread across different buildings and areas. Important information and safety notices still need to be visible to everyone.
Typical Use Cases
Digital Signage solutions for education
From timetable changes to campus communication: typical Digital Signage applications for schools, universities and educational institutions.
Digital notice board
Share news, appointments and important information centrally with pupils, students and staff.
✓ Replace paper notices digitally
✓ Update content centrally
✓ Control information by building
Timetables & substitutions
Display timetables, room changes and substitutions automatically and up to date.
✓ Show changes immediately
✓ Connect data sources automatically
✓ Target content by location
Digital wayfinding
Guide pupils, students and visitors quickly to rooms, buildings and events.
✓ Make campus navigation easier
✓ Display maps digitally
✓ Update routes when changes occur
Emergency & safety communication
Make warnings and safety instructions quickly visible on displays in relevant areas.
✓ Prioritise alerts centrally
✓ Display safety instructions
✓ Target content by building
Welcome screen
Welcome visitors, new pupils, students and applicants at the entrance.
✓ Show appointments and events
✓ Add contacts
✓ Adapt content by location
Room & occupancy display
Show room occupancy, events and upcoming appointments directly outside rooms.
✓ Keep occupancy current
✓ Synchronise calendars automatically
✓ Make room changes visible immediately
Event information
Communicate lectures, exams, events and campus dates centrally.
✓ Publish dates centrally
✓ Show rooms and times
✓ Change content automatically
Digital room booking
Manage and book meeting, study and event rooms transparently.
✓ Connect Microsoft 365 or Exchange
✓ Show free and occupied status
✓ Book rooms directly on site
Canteen & service information
Show menus, opening hours and services on central displays.
✓ Keep menus current
✓ Communicate opening hours
✓ Schedule content by time of day
Information & campus display
Share general information, services and current notices centrally across campus.
✓ Show news and services
✓ Integrate website or CMS content
✓ Control content by building
How does Digital Signage work in schools and universities?
With connectSignage, timetables, room changes, appointments, events and other information can be managed centrally and displayed across schools, universities and campuses. Existing systems and data sources can be connected and content targeted by building, area, display or time.
Scheduling
Content can be easily planned and played automatically at specified times.
HTML 5 editor
Intuitive, PowerPoint-like designer for content creation.
Media upload
Easy upload of your own content, such as images, videos, GIFs, PDFs, and more.
Active Directory
Automatic login for selected users via Active Directory.
Google Workspace
Integration of Google Workspace with the option to book directly on the display.
Touch
Create interactive touch applications with multiple levels and intuitive user guidance.
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Digital room booking and orientation for everyday school life
With connectSignage, a secondary school uses a central Digital Signage solution for visitor information and digital room booking. Welcome screens in the entrance area and digital room schedules provide clear orientation, up-to-date information and more efficient management of specialist and meeting rooms.
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Digital visitor information at the IHK Niederbayern
With connectSignage, the IHK Lower Bavaria uses a centralized digital signage solution for visitor information, event schedules, and digital wayfinding at its Passau location. Welcome screens and information displays clearly show current appointments, seminars, exams, and room details in the entrance area, helping visitors navigate the building.
This industry often relies on the following solutions
Digital bulletin board
Internal communication that hits the mark: Make news, notices, and important information visible directly on digital displays – centrally managed and always up to date.
Digital wayfinding
Wayfinding that simply works: Digital wayfinding systems guide visitors, customers, and employees safely to their destinations—flexibly, centrally managed, and always up to date.
Room booking
Available rooms at a glance: Digital room booking makes availability visible right at the room – flexibly bookable, automatically synchronized, and always up to date.
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Emergency & safety communication
When every second counts: Make warnings, evacuation information, and safety alerts visible instantly—centrally managed, targeted, and easy to understand.
Information display
Information at a Glance: Display key metrics, process data, deadlines, and the latest information on digital displays—automatically updated and centrally provided.
What our customers say
“The advantage is that we can now display information even faster and more reliably.
“We successfully operate connectSignage at more than 1,000 locations and continue to develop projects together in close, partnership-based cooperation. ”
"With connectSignage, we have taken another step forward in digitizing our processes."
“With connectSignage, we're making our modern brand image more visible.”
Digital Signage solutions for schools and campuses
Examples of Digital Signage in schools, universities and educational institutions — from timetables and wayfinding to room information and internal communication.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Digital Signage in education.
Implementation is carried out in collaboration with our system integrators. Depending on the project, we provide support with selecting hardware and locations, connecting existing systems and interfaces, as well as with installation, commissioning, and training. For ongoing operations, our Customer Success Management team is also available to assist.
We guarantee the highest security standards with encryption, two-factor authentication and GDPR-compliant processes.
connectSignage offers over 500 integrations and interfaces. These include Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, OneDrive, ERP and inventory management systems, databases, calendars, and APIs, among others. Additionally, custom integrations can be implemented for existing IT systems and workflows.
Flexible pricing models depending on company size and requirements. Individual advice included.
We offer a free 30-day trial period with full functionality and a personal introduction.
We support a wide range of SoC and player operating platforms. Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, iiyama, Sharp, ProDVX, BrightSign, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Chrome OS flex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Barco.
Any more questions?
Our team is happy to help.