La Salle Atlantis Secondary School
Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa

South African students are empowered though lessons on SMART Board interactive whiteboards

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Overview
Atlantis Secondary School is a high-achieving school in the town of Atlantis on South Africa’s west coast. The town has a high level of unemployment and students’ parents often face economic hardship. The school is a source of pride in the town.




“The students have embraced the technology.”


– Charles Marthinussen, principal, Atlantis Secondary School


Challenge
Create a learning environment for students and teachers to excel through technology despite limited resources and economic hardship in the community.

SMART Solution
SMART Board interactive whiteboard

Results
The digital divide between schools in South Africa is narrowing. Students are more enthused and teachers have streamlined lesson planning.