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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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

From Paper to Progress: Unlocking the Power of Digitized Documents

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

Bronze 2

Are paper-heavy processes slowing your team down? Whether you manage technology, oversee budgets, or handle daily operations, this session explores how digital transformation can help. Learn how to protect vital records, streamline workflows, and reduce inefficiencies using modern technologies and practices. Walk away with actionable insights to save time, cut risks, and make work easier for everyone in your office.

Speakers

Ray Douglas

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

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Managing the Firewall Lifecycle

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

Bronze 3

Managing the firewall lifecycle is essential for maintaining strong network security and protecting an organization’s assets from potential threats. This process begins with strategic planning, where security requirements are identified based on business goals, data sensitivity, and industry regulations. Organizations must evaluate their options—whether deploying hardware, software, or cloud-based firewalls—and outline initial security policies that define rules for inbound and outbound traffic.

Speakers

Jon Bosche

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

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:15pm CDT

Projecting Possibilities

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

Bronze 2

Explore the use of projection in education outside of the classroom

Speakers

Epson America, Inc. - John Harris

Education Account Representative, Epson America, Inc.

A leader in display solutions, Epson continues to drive the future of projection technology with its full suite of laser projectors and displays. Featuring lamp-free, long-life, laser light engines, Epson laser solutions achieve new levels of performance and reliability.Epson’s... Read More →

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

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Multimedia
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All