Making the most of your TrilbyTV trial

At TrilbyTV we want you to get the most out of our platform, which is why we offer a free trial that gives you 30 days of access to a TrilbyTV Unlimited subscription. During this time you can add as many players as you wish and we are on hand to support you along the way. Making the most of your free trial can be so beneficial as you can explore all of the resources and content we have to offer. In this piece we’ll give you some handy tips and ideas to get you started.

Define your goals

What problem are you trying to solve? Are you trying to achieve more effective communication, or are you looking for more ways to share student work? Do you already have digital display screens in your school or classroom screens and not sure how to make the most impact with them?

Whether it’s about creativity, staff communication or wanting to share what’s happening day to day within your school, making a list of the goals you want to achieve within the 30 days will help you to plan what content you want to display. There may even be a specific outcome you want to achieve in the timeframe.

Planning and content ideas

Allocate dedicated time to explore the TrilbyTV app, do you want to start by creating your own content or by utilising our Content Catalogue or Smart Content features? You have plenty of options and time to add all sorts of content, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity on your digital display screens. You could even create a schedule, displaying certain things on different days and monitoring the outcome.

Utilise all of our features, don’t just stick to the basics. Have an experiment and see what works well in different areas, test different types of content to see – does this look right on this display screen? Or does it have more of an impact if I add an inspirational quote or important message from a member of staff.

Track your progress, make notes as you go along and list out your daily accomplishments and challenges. Analyse what’s working and what’s not, so you can adjust your approach as needed. Our support guides and members of the team are on hand if there’s ever any questions or guidance that you need.

Think about the specific problems having digital signage in specific areas will solve and tailor content to your audience. Consider the time of day, location and who will likely view the content, each screen can have a different focus and the content could be area specific, such as:

• Student areas – Increase engagement, enhance student experience, display events/upcoming school clubs
• Canteen – Showcase menu items, highlight daily specials and dietary requirements
• Staffroom – Improve staff communication, display school news, boost staff morale
• Classroom screens – Use content to assist with your teaching, increase interactivity by using our World Flags Quiz or our Riddles Smart Content

Test different content styles to see what resonates best and schedule your content strategically, consider peak traffic times and adjust your content accordingly. Variety is key so to make the most impact it would be useful to share a mixture of images, videos, academic resources and even include social media feeds.

Adding a touch of personalisation can be a great way to display cohesiveness across your digital display screens. Share content with your school’s branding, colours and messaging, using our scheduling feature can also assist you, schedule when your content will be shown for it to play automatically at specific times or on specific days such as open days and parents evenings.

Key points to think about

• Define your goals – What do you hope to achieve with your school digital signage?
• Target your audience – Tailor content to resonate with your specific audience
• Measure your success – Track engagement by gathering feedback from staff and students to evaluate the effectiveness of your content
• Scalability – Do you have a set amount of screens you plan to use or do you have the opportunity for future growth and expansion?
• Remote management – Evaluate how easily you can manage and update your content remotely

At the end of your trial, have a think about – did you achieve your desired outcomes during the trial? Evaluate your experience – did it meet or exceed your expectations? If you need more of an in depth exploration of TrilbyTV, why not try a free demo to learn more about our platform?

If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us on support@trilbytv.co.uk or via web chat. By following these tips, you can make the most of your TrilbyTV free trial and determine if it’s the right digital signage solution for your educational needs.