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Arizona high school puts digital signage on the curriculum

Valley Christian High School in Chandler, Arizona, has implemented the Mvix digital signage solution throughout its campus, allowing the school to customize the environment for different events and audiences.

July 29, 2015

Valley Christian High School in Chandler, Arizona, has implemented the Mvix digital signage solution throughout its campus, according to an announcement from Mvix.

The digital displays allow the school to customize the environment for different events and audiences from a single Web-based access point, the company said. They present pertinent information and events, bell schedules, student life photos, twitter feeds etc. intended to keep the feeds fresh and the students engaged.

VCHS recently launched a one-to-one technology program that it says goes beyond simply providing students with an iPad. This program is revolutionizing the way its faculty instruct and the way students learn, collaborate and engage with their peers and faculty, according to the announcement. Digital signage now plays an important part in this program.

"We identified a need to present information to our students, families and visitors in a new, engaging manner," said Bryan Winfrey, the school's director of communications and student recruitment. "Digital signage allows us to accomplish everything we wanted, and it's so flexible that we can use it in different applications."

With the new system, administrators aren't restricted to communicating just one event or announcement, the company said. Zoned displays allow administrators to present different content and media at the same time. The screens can give equal publicity to the school's community service project, upcoming football game and PTO meetings. Another feature is in the animations and graphics that traditional static signage lacks. Students have become accustomed to multimedia presentations, so signs that feature vibrant simulations and imagery are much more likely to catch their attention, according to the announcement.

"The digital signs are de-cluttering our hallways by getting rid of bulletin boards and posters," Winfrey said. "We are able to customize the displays with content relevant for the school day, for prospective family events or for athletic events. This allows us to reach our targeted audiences with content that is relevant to their experience on our campus."

"Valley Christian High School is a great example of progressive educational institutions that have embraced technology," said A. Jay, the Mvix senior director of business relations. "It's no secret that students in the 21st century are drawn to their screens. Bryan and his team delivered a new student communication medium. They are a great model for other schools to emulate in communicating with students and parents."