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Welcome to Technology Initiatives!

The Technology Department is committed to supporting the mission of Lowndes County Public Schools by maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient technological environment. Our goal is to ensure that every student, teacher, and staff member has access to the tools they need to support learning, teaching, and the daily operations of the district.

Technology can be a tremendous tool for assisting teachers to make instruction effective, challenging, and engaging for every one of our students, and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our operational processes. 

To accomplish the tasks, we must often seek new ways to utilize existing technologies or research resources not already in place!  We strive to ensure that our technology investments are intentional and driven by curricular or operational needs.

Lowndes County Public Schools is a technology-filled school district. Each of our eight schools maintains a wireless and wired LAN and are connected via a one Gbps WAN.  Our teachers utilize their interactive pc module panels, document cameras, dedicated laptops, and Chromebooks daily to provide an effective education for every one of our students.  

Students work collaboratively and individually using Chromebooks, iPads and/or laptops for all grade levels K-12.  Students in grades K-12 use Chromebooks with a 1:1 ratio to engage in real-world experiences and solve problems in our rigorous learning environment.

We support the following online learning environments:  PowerSchool, Schoology and Google Classroom.

Thus, we take the online safety and privacy of our students and staff very seriously.  Our Data Governance policy outlines privacy and security measures, whereas our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) governs how users interact with the district's technology resources.  All G-Suite, Chromebook, and active directory student accounts are monitored by Go-Guardian and Internet access is filtered by iBoss.  

Consequently, a new technology has emerged, Artificial Intelligence (AI) that has impacted the educational world in which we are attempting to determine how teachers can use it in the classroom with their students and the affect that it might have on students utilizing the skills needed in today's society and the future.

Dr. Benitha D. Mathews

Director of Technology/Supervisor of Library Media

 

 

 

Meet our Team

  • Dr. Benitha D. Mathews was appointed to serve as the District's Technology Coordinator in 2006. She is currently the Director of Technology and the Supervisor of Library Media. In 2005, she was the Education Specialist for Lowndes Middle and Central High Schools, and in 2004 and 2003, she was the Assistant Principal for Hayneville and Central High School respectively. Prior to her job offer in Lowndes County, Dr. Mathews was a Career Technology Teacher at Floyd Middle Magnet School in Montgomery County Public Schools.

    Dr. Mathews currently serves on the Board of Directors for ALET (Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology), formerly known as AETA (Alabama Education Technology Association), as Treasurer.  She has also served as Secretary and as Region 6 Representative. She has been a part of this organization for 17 years. Dr. Mathews, completed her Certified Technology Officer (CTO) Certification at the Fall Symposium in 2018.  She has received the Administrator of the Quarter award for Lowndes County Public Schools for the years, 2006, 2011, 2014, and 2017, 2021, and 2022.

  • Mr. William White Jr. was hired in 2021, as a full time Computer/Network Technician. He is no stranger to Lowndes County Public Schools.  He was part of our contracted staff for many years with ITS, a Uniti Company.
     

  • Media Specialist for Hayneville and Lowndes Middle Schools

  • Media Specialist for Central Elemntary and Jackson-Steele Elementary Schools.

  • Media Specialist for Central and The Calhoun High Schools.

  • Media Specialist for Fort Deposit Elementary School.

Students wearing headphones work on laptops in a bright classroom setting.

ABOUT US         

LowndesNET

LowndesNet is the network of computers for the Lowndes County Public School District, students, faculty, staff, and community members.  As such, it also places a responsibility on all users sharing the network. Lowndes County Public Schools receives funding from Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) for internet access, internet connections, student services, and other network equipment needed to maintain the district's infrastructure.

Our Differentiators

  • Equitable Access

    We are committed to developing the whole child through a balanced, holistic approach to education, ensuring every student is equipped with an assigned Chromebook to promote equitable access, digital literacy, and personalized, technology-rich learning experiences

  • Technology-Enhanced Excellence

    We foster a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to reach their full potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, with the use of technology.

  • Digital Literacy Focus

    We cultivate a spirit of inquiry and exploration by embedding digital literacy and technology-rich learning experiences across the curriculum. By equipping students with the ability to analyze, create, and communicate in digital environments, we prepare them to lead and succeed in a connected global society.