Summary
This article explains how Bowdoin College community members can use Carousel Academy to learn how to navigate, create, and manage digital signage content in Carousel. Carousel Academy is a free, self-paced online resource provided by Tightrope Media Systems, the maker of Carousel digital signage software. This article is intended for faculty and staff who manage digital signage displays on campus.
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Questions
- How do I learn how to use Carousel digital signage?
- Where can I find training for Carousel?
- How do I create a bulletin in Carousel?
- How do I manage media in Carousel digital signage?
- Where is the Carousel user guide or documentation?
- Is there self-paced training available for Carousel?
- How do I navigate the Carousel interface?
- How do I learn to schedule content on a Carousel display?
- What is Carousel Academy and how do I access it?
Environment
This article applies to Bowdoin College faculty and staff who manage digital signage content using Carousel. Carousel Academy is a web-based training resource accessible from any device with a modern browser.
- Who: Bowdoin College faculty and staff with Carousel digital signage responsibilities
- Platform: Any device with a modern web browser (no specific operating system required)
- Not in scope: Requesting access to a Carousel channel or troubleshooting display hardware — contact the Service Desk for those topics
Resolution
What Is Carousel Academy?
Carousel Academy is a free, self-paced online training resource provided by Tightrope Media Systems, the company that makes Carousel digital signage software. It covers how to navigate the Carousel interface, create and manage bulletins (individual content slides), manage media files, and schedule content on displays.
How to Access Carousel Academy
- Open a web browser on any device.
- Go to Carousel Academy.
- Browse the available topics using the navigation menu on the left side of the page. No login or account is required to access the training materials.
Note: Carousel Academy is hosted and maintained by Tightrope Media Systems, not by Bowdoin College Information Technology (IT). Content and availability are subject to change by the vendor.
What You Can Learn in Carousel Academy
Carousel Academy covers a range of topics to help you get comfortable managing digital signage. Key learning areas include:
- Navigating Carousel: How to log in, understand the dashboard, and find your channels and zones
- Creating Bulletins: How to build individual content slides, including text, images, and media
- Managing Media: How to upload, organize, and reuse images, videos, and other media assets
- Scheduling Content: How to control when and where your bulletins appear on displays
- Managing Channels: How to organize and administer the channels assigned to your department or area
Note: If you need access to a Carousel channel at Bowdoin or need a new channel created, contact the Service Desk rather than Carousel Academy — Carousel Academy is for training only and does not manage account access.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
Additional Resources
AI-assisted content: This article was created with AI. It was verified and edited by a human.