Teachers no longer avoid using the computers but often beg for additional lab time. Teachers also have computers in their classrooms available for students to use at any time. A few of the major applications taught are Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel, Inspiration, and HyperStudio. Students also become proficient at using the Internet and downloading information from the Internet to use in presentations and projects. Every classroom has a color TV installed that can display the teacher's computer monitor to teach lessons or display a live video feed from the main office.
Teachers also do their entire lesson plans and grade book on the computer.
Bennett has emphasized using technology to effectively teach student and effectively handle time management activities. Graduates of Bennett Intermediate unquestionably have a technology foundation that will lead them towards life-long success and that is what education is all about. Each science class has two additional computers provided through TIF grant funds. Four Open-Access labs exist at Bennett Intermediate to enable our teachers and students to use technology to augment our current curriculum.