Smart Boards, Smarter Learning: Pula School Invests in an Inclusive Digital Future

As part of the Atollo Project’s ongoing work to promote inclusive education for learners with special educational needs and developmental difficulties, we recently visited one of our key partners—the School for Training and Education Pula in Croatia. This visit marked a major milestone in the project’s implementation: the installation of smart boards in 17 classrooms, supported through Erasmus+ funding.

These interactive boards will enable teachers to pilot new digital learning content while fostering mathematical and digital competencies among students. More importantly, they will help create adaptive and engaging learning environments, tailored to the diverse needs of pupils.

During our visit, we had the opportunity to speak with teachers and students who had already begun integrating the technology into daily lessons. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Educators emphasised the flexibility these tools offer in adapting content for different learners, and students expressed enthusiasm for the interactive features—from dynamic presentations to educational games that promote creativity and critical thinking.

Founded in 1958, the School for Training and Education Pula has a long-standing commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. Today, the school serves 104 primary and 29 secondary students, offering a wide range of education and vocational training programmes. In secondary school, learners train for roles such as assistant cook, gardener, florist, plumber, tailor, and winemaker—gaining both practical skills and confidence.

“Thanks to the Atollo Project, the school now has tools that will significantly improve the quality of teaching and facilitate the adaptation of educational content to each student,”
said Višnja Popović, Principal of the School for Training and Education Pula.

This development represents a key step in realising the Atollo project’s mission: to equip schools and teachers with inclusive digital tools and resources that remove barriers and open new pathways for learning.

“This visit was incredibly inspiring and further motivated us to continue working on this project, which will undoubtedly have long-term positive effects on the education system throughout the region,”
said Zvonimir Stanić, Director of the Department of Modernisation of Education and Training at Profil Klett.
“The Atollo Project is ongoing, and we eagerly anticipate new activities and collaborations with our partners, all with the goal of creating a more inclusive and accessible education for all children.”

The Atollo Project will continue to work with schools like STE Pula to build inclusive learning environments—where every learner, regardless of ability, can thrive.

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