Litter discussed in internet hook-up

Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus recently took part in an internet discussion with other schools on the issue of litter.

The event was organised by Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre teacher Mr Mark Attwooll.

College teacher Ms Linda Langmaid said it was amazing to see students take part in the discussion with other Central Coast schools without having to leave the classroom through the use of screens at each participating school.

"Mrs Lesley Ryan has been responsible for the technicalities of using our amazing new technology to allow our students to learn from afar without leaving their own school grounds," Ms Langmaid said.

"Students watched those from other schools on a screen and took their turn in speaking on the forum.

"The idea was to come up with solutions to the problem of litter in schools.

"The issue requires student input to find solutions and drive initiatives.

"Ideas ranged from using litter collection as punishment (as it is an act in society punishable by fines), educating reasons for against littering to using reward systems to encourage students to do the right thing."

Press Release, 7 Aug 2009 Linda Langmaid, Brisbane Water Secondary College