MediaCAST Kiosks

Six schools piloted the MediaCAST kiosks during Winter/Spring 2011. Feedback from this pilot is being used to implement a district-wide rollout of kiosks for interested schools. This rollout is scheduled to happen at the beginning of May.

What is a Kiosk?

A kiosk is a place to display pertinent and timely information to your school community. A kiosk setup includes a kiosk viewer, an LCD screen, and some other smaller components. Schools can use a kiosk to advertise upcoming events, make announcements, display school lunch menus, and show off school achievements. Let your imagination be your guide!

Planning for a Kiosk

A kiosk implementation should involve careful planning that begins with a consultation with your Zone Lead. Your Zone Lead will help you decide where your kiosk will be located and will determine whether you need to have electrical and/or network moved to this location.

There are many people and processes involved in a kiosk setup. Plan on at least 4-6 weeks for a complete kiosk installation, including staff training.

The initial start-up cost for a typical kiosk installation is at least $4,000, plus an ongoing annual support fee for InventiveTec, the MediaCAST vendor.

Where to Start?

The Kiosk Implementation Checklist is a detailed planning guide that you should read and understand before deciding to implement a kiosk.

Once you have read the checklist, the next step is to contact your Zone Lead for a kiosk consultation. Making a plan with your Zone Lead will help streamline the process and ensure that you have everything you need for a successful kiosk implementation.