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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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Thursday, May 1
 

7:30am CDT

Registration
Thursday May 1, 2025 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Registration
Thursday May 1, 2025 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Beyond the Basics of Magic School AI for Elementary Teachers
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
This quick session covers practical ways to use Magic School AI for unpacking standards, crafting engaging DOK questions, creating decodable texts, and more. Perfect for saving time, enriching lessons, and tailoring learning experiences. Bring the power of AI into your classroom and transform your teaching with these essential strategies!
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Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Boosting Math Fluency: Three Engaging Apps for Math Fact Practice
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Fact Fluency is an ever growing problem in Elementary classrooms. Here are three math apps that work on fact fluency in a fun and engaging way. Build fact fluency while building the love for math.

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Laurie Stine

2nd Grade Teacher, Norris Elementary School
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Effortless Google Slides in 1 Minute – For Everyone!
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
How to use Alayna AI to create usable slides in your classroom

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

11:30am CDT

Empowering Inclusive Classrooms: Leveraging Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments to Enhance Equity and Engagement.
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
This session explores the transformative power of assistive technology (AT) in creating
inclusive, equitable classrooms for students with diverse learning needs. Participants will gain
actionable insights into integrating innovative AT tools and strategies into their instructional
practices, empowering all students, including those with visual impairments, to thrive
academically and socially. By attending, educators will:
1. Learn how to evaluate and select AT tools that align with their students' needs and
curriculum goals.
2. Discover innovative ways to incorporate AT into daily instruction, including practical
examples of braille displays, screen readers, and voice recognition software.
3. Explore best practices for fostering collaboration between general educators, special
educators, and families to implement AT successfully.
Attendees will leave with a toolkit of resources and strategies to immediately enhance inclusivity
and engagement in their schools or organizations. The session is designed to be interactive,
incorporating case studies, live demonstrations, and opportunities for collaborative discussion to
ensure participants can implement what they learn effectively.

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

11:30am CDT

From Shakespeare to Chatbots: Harnessing AI in the English Classroom
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Explore how AI can enhance English instruction with Notebook LM for research, Brisk Teaching for feedback, Humy for discussions, and AI image generation for creativity. Discover practical ways to boost engagement, efficiency, and student learning!
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Bethany Neuhart

Shickley Public School
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Instant Quiz Magic: Supercharging Blooket in Minutes
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Unlock the power of AI to create dynamic, engaging Blooket quizzes that adapt to students’ needs—without any complicated setup! In this hands-on “show and share” session, you’ll explore quick, simple ways to level up your quizzes with AI-inspired. Perfect for busy teachers, this session focuses on time-saving tricks and practical tips that make it easy to turn any quiz into an interactive learning adventure.

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

11:30am CDT

Khanmigo: A Tech Tool that Works for Math Teachers
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Uncover the top features of Khanmigo that can simplify your daily tasks. From instant feedback mechanisms, generating quizzes and worksheets, to adaptive learning suggestions, see how this tool can transform your teaching approach.
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Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Lesson Plans to Lifesavers: Using AI tools in the Elementary
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
In this Show and Share Session, educators will practice how to seamlessly integrate AI tools such as Curipod, Brisk, Canva, Diffit, ChatGPT and more into their classroom planning and practices.

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Gwen Schultz

6th Grade Teacher, Shickley Public School
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Level Up Your Playbook: How ChatGPT can Transform Your Coaching Game!
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Many teachers, especially in smaller school districts, have both teaching and coaching responsibilities that require planning and preparation. I will be showing colleagues ways in which they can utilize ChatGPT to help them save time in their extracurricular responsibilities.

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

11:30am CDT

Parenting, Teaching, and Coaching: Freeing Up Time for What Matters Most
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Balancing parenting, teaching, and coaching can be a lot, but focusing on what really matters helps us be more present in each role. AI tools make planning lessons, organizing practices, and handling the busywork easier, giving us more time for our students and athletes. With less time spent on the small stuff, we can be more present as parents and spouses, making sure we don’t miss the moments that matter most.  

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

11:30am CDT

Teaching Math is Tough: Tech Tools to Help
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Explore tools, including AI, that can help expedite teaching, lesson planning, and problem generation with a specific focus on math.
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Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Tech-niques for Teaching: Digital Tools for the English Classroom
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Unlock new ways to make writing fun and engaging in "Tech-niques for Teaching: Digital Tools for the English Classroom." This session highlights tech tools that bring creativity and excitement to the writing process, from interactive story-building apps to platforms that inspire collaboration and feedback. Perfect for sparking student interest and creativity, these tools transform writing from a task into an adventure, making every assignment an opportunity for exploration and self-expression.

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

11:30am CDT

Unleashing Creativity and Engagement with Curipod
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
I want to give an overview about the different types of engagement tools Curipod has to offer. I would like to show educators how they can create their own engaging lessons as well as using Curipod's AI tools to create lessons for them.
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Mikaela Boss

Teacher, York Public Schools
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Madalynn Fousek

5th Grade Teacher
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

WeWillWrite: A Free Program to Ignite Student Writing and Engagement
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Discover how WeWillWrite transforms writing instruction and practice. Explore how this free platform helps students develop their writing skills through personalized prompts, collaborative activities, and real-time feedback, fostering creativity and confidence. Learn practical strategies for integrating WeWillWrite into your curriculum and empowering students to become more confident, competent writers.

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Kaylen Rodrigues

8th English & 7th Speech, York Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

11:30am CDT

Wired for Learning: Circuit Board Projects in the CS Classroom
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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!
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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
Lobby

6:30pm CDT

NETA Reception
Thursday May 1, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Come join the excitement at the NETA Reception, featuring Music BINGO, Esports games, the Lu, cornhole, music, food, drinks, and so much more!
Thursday May 1, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lobby
 

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