NETA 2025: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on May 1-2, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

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8:30am CDT

The 502 Project - Community Centered Cybersecurity Education

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

Silver 3

This session introduces the 502 Project, a non-profit initiative aimed at expanding access to and participation in the cybersecurity community. As a collaborative effort between K-12 education, higher education, non-profit community groups, and cybersecurity professionals from across sectors, the 502 Project aims at developing local talent and connections with national connections, providing free access to an online community platform and virtual events year round.

Speakers

Nathan Fisk

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Education, University of South Florida

Felice Flake

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cybersecurity, Secondary (9th-12th), Staff Development, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

8:30am CDT

Train Your Own AI: A Hands-On Guide to Teachable Machine

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

Silver 9

Ever dreamed of building your own AI? Now you (and your students) can! No coding required. Learn the basics of machine learning and create custom AI models using Google’s Teachable Machine. This hands-on session will guide you through training, retraining, and experimenting with your own AI creations. No prior experience necessary.

Speakers

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Teacher, Gretna High School

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 9

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

11:30am CDT

Wired for Learning: Circuit Board Projects in the CS Classroom

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Hallway

Join us to see how micro:bits and circuit boards are transforming computer science classrooms! This show-and-share session offers pre-planned, standards-aligned activities that make coding accessible for grades 2-8. Discover creative student projects, sample lessons, and practical tips to integrate these tools into your classroom. Whether you're new to micro:bits or looking for fresh ideas, you'll leave with inspiration, resources, and hands-on project ideas to elevate your curriculum!

Speakers

Molly Bartels

Tiffany Lothrop

Middle School Technology Teacher, Crete Public Schools

I have taught mathematics for 16 years. Since 2012, I have taught technology and computer science.

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Computer Science, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

STEM in a Minute- Aerospace

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Silver 9

We will teach educators to explore the wonders of aerospace with an interactive STEM session! Discover aerodynamics and the forces of flight through hands-on demos and discussions. Then, take on a fast-paced "Minute to Win It" challenge in our classroom and design and test mini-flying devices using everyday materials. This fun, engaging activity fosters creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while sparking a passion for aerospace engineering.

Speakers

Michelle Boyce

Classroom teacher, Fairview elementary BPS

I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 24 years but have been a teacher for more than 30. I am married, with two kids out of the house. I am a 1:1 iPad teacher and love all the learning I am doing to stay ahead (or dead even) with the curve of my students' learning. I have had... Read More →

Kayla Kill

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 9

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Special Education
Tags Maker/Makerspace, Math, Science, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Transform Student Learning in STEM, CTE, and Careers with AR/VR and AI

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Bronze 3

Walmart, Tesla, Delta, Warby Parker, Home Depot, your local hospital - what do these have in common? They all employ graduates from our schools. They also leverage augmented and virtual reality! Students will engage with AR/VR in their careers. After hearing use cases, you may consider STEM, CTE, and Career Exploration at your school or district. How do you engage students at high levels?

Speakers

Dee Dickson

Customer Success Manager, zSpace

Dee Dickson, M.EDSr. zSpace Customer Success ManagerzSpace, Inc. EdTech is Dee’s thing! As an educator with 20+ years of teaching and corporate training experience, she has a deep understanding of the technological demands that are required of today's instructors. Over the years... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bronze 3

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Career and Technical Education, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

All Roads Lead to Video

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Silver 4

So, you want your students to produce media. You can stream it, you can upload it, you can print it…but how do you capture it? Video is easy; most of us have decent cameras in our pockets that get used every day (hour…minute…)...but what about *good* video? That’s harder. In this session, we’ll discuss practical ways to capture and edit better video for your content, on-set or on-location. Bring your computer if you like; Mac/Windows/Linux only, please.

Speakers

Alex Wyatt

Technology Consultant, ESU 11

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Library Media, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Library Media, Multimedia, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

4:15pm CDT

3-D Printing - Is it really that Simple?

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT

Silver 2

Wouldn't you like to be that COOL Techy teacher all the kids talk about. Attitude is everything, 'Fake it till You Make it." This session will be using Tinkercad program to design and flashprint to slice and print the project. We will explore the design phase and the process of getting a design ready to send to the printer.

Speakers

Bryan Becker

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

STEM in a Minute-Paper Only

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT

Bronze 1

Join our STEM session tailored for K-12 educators! Explore innovative ways to inspire students in science, technology engineering, and math. Discover how a simple paper activity can foster creativity, critical, thinking, and engagement. Leave with practical strategies to bring STEM to life in your classroom!

Speakers

Michelle Boyce

Classroom teacher, Fairview elementary BPS

Kayla Kill

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Bronze 1

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Special Education
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Library Media, Science, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All