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

1:15pm CDT

Technology Coordinators: Current Issues Discussion

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

Silver 3

This is an audience generated discussion with your peers about
topics that are currently of concern to Technology Coordinators. Share your
problems and we will all share our solutions. See what's on the collective minds
of Nebraska's Technology Coordinators, because sometimes you don't know in
December what will be important in March.

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Lloyd Sommerer

Coordinator of Technology, Lincoln Lutheran

Lloyd Sommerer is a middle/high school teacher who likes math, physics, baseball, programming, building websites, reading books, growing beards, the sauce of the picante and points where these things intersect.

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information) Mini Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Conversation, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Student Data Privacy

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

Silver 3

Is your school's sensitive information adequately protected? Explore the legislative barriers designed to shield student data, logical practices that simplify protection implementation, and potential adverse outcomes when private student data is exposed. Let's examine this crucial topic together and work towards safeguarding our students' futures in the digital world.

Speakers

Andy Boell

Cybersecurity Director, Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Systems Admin
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:15pm CDT

Building the Future Layer by Layer with 3D Printing

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

Silver 3

This session will guide IT admins through integrating 3D printing in the classroom, covering printer selection, Networking, software management, and troubleshooting. We will discuss setup, supporting teachers and students to ensure smooth operation. Attendees will gain the tools and knowledge needed to maintain efficient 3D printing workflows, empowering educators to enhance learning with this innovative technology. This is an interactive session.

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Chris Keller

IT Specialist, School District 145 - Waverly

Susan Riddle

Technical/Network Support, School District 145 - Waverly

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Industrial Technology, Information Technology (IT), Maker/Makerspace, Systems Admin
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

Pick our Brains, Not our Noses!

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

Silver 3

For all of the tech crews keeping their systems and network humming, lets get together and share some tips or tricks that help us along the way. Whether it's how one of us handle a specific technical issue to just how we keep ourselves more organized and efficient.

Speakers

Jason Harris

Systems Coordinator, Elkhorn Public Schools

Jason has been fixing computers since he was in middle school. He has worked in technology at the Higher Ed and K-12 levels along with a few private-sector stops along the way.

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All