Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) established its Class in the Clouds programme in 2001 with the aim of providing more opportunities for scholars to experience the mountain. The initiative allows both students and teachers to trade their classrooms for a fun day of interactive learning at the top of the mountain.
As part of the lockdown regulations, TMACC has recently created innovative additions to its offering. In particular, the organisation has found new ways for students to engage with the New7Wonders of Nature which includes the development of a 360-degree virtual tour of the top of the mountain.
“This brings a whole new dimension to our Class in the Clouds programme,” says Wahida Parker, MD of TMACC. “Learners and educators now have the chance to explore the mountain virtually. The tool allows students and teachers to navigate the pathways and experience our beautiful scenery online.”
The tour is available on the TMACC website, and there are further plans to incorporate storytelling and voice-activated narration as part of the experience.
The programme includes grade-specific and curriculum-aligned educational worksheets for primary and high-school learners, incorporating subjects such as life and social sciences.
