INITIAL SITUATION
With approximately 7,000 trainees across 60 vocational training programs and 1,000 students in 40 continuing education programs, the Bern Vocational School is the largest vocational school in Switzerland. The organization is divided into six departments and spread across seven locations in the city of Bern. The goal was to develop a system through which both cross-school and department-specific information could be disseminated. The project aimed to take into account the requirements and needs of all stakeholders so that the system would ultimately be supported by everyone.
AIM
Inter-school and department-specific information system
Area of application
EducationSpecialty
Combination: Touchscreens & static information screensConnections
Event calendarClass schedule
Room management
Web news
Weather
Online news
Number of screens
22Locations
7Editors
10Reach (students)
8’000SOLUTION
The implemented solution is a combination of static and interactive screens.
The static screens display a mix of school-wide (school administration) and location-specific information (department). The screens are located in the entrance areas. The information displayed on them stands out and is immediately noticed by everyone. In addition to manually updated content, the auditorium’s event calendar, a news feed, and the solar panel performance metrics are also integrated.
Through the interactive screens, interested parties (students, continuing education clients, staff, and visitors) can actively access the information they need. The touch function displays current class and course schedules, continuing education offerings, contact persons, and much more. All this information is fully automated and integrated via an interface from the website and WebUntis. The data is therefore always up to date without the need for manual screen updates.
« With the digital signage solution from Screenimage Systems AG, we have an effective, scalable, and user-friendly information system. Our students, teachers, staff, and visitors receive the most important information as soon as they enter. The additional touchscreen allows users to access specific information, such as class schedules, courses, continuing education offerings, and contact details. Thanks to Screenimage’s professional and straightforward approach—both during and after the project—we have found the ideal partner for our information system. »
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