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

From Solo to Team: Building a School’s Social Media and Web Impact

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

Silver 4

This session explores the journey from managing school social media and websites as a one-person task to developing a team of digital content creators. Learn practical strategies for engaging your school community, empowering staff and students to contribute, and building a lasting, impactful online presence. Ideal for those managing school or district digital communications.

Speakers

Janelle Gegg

Library Media Specialist, Hastings Senior High School

As an educator for 20+ years, I have learned a great deal from experience and others along the way. Being a media specialist provides the avenue to reach both students and educators so that we can make connections through tech, literature, and face to face interactions.

Terry Julian

Technology Facilitator, Hastings Public Schools/ CSTA Nebraska Huskers

I have long enjoyed helping teachers use technology, As a district technology facilitator, I am very thankful to now be able to do that on a daily basis.

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Higher Education
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Social Networks, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:30am CDT

Video Made the Teacher AStar-Video to Reflect & Improve Instruction

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

Silver 4

Seeing is believing. The instructional coaches in Tukwila School District (Tukwila, WA state) have used video recordings to help staff see the awesome things they are doing in class and amplify that work. Hear techniques and practical tools used to record lessons and learning to consider in how to support your staff.

Speakers

Theren Hayes

Instructional Technology Specialist, Tukwila School District

I am a teacher on special assignment that supports the learning and application of technology tools to support instruction in classrooms. People should speak to me about products that support instruction for large group and small group work. People should speak to me about hardware... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 4

Mini Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Amplify Your Impact through Podcasting

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

Silver 4

Launching your podcast? Join our session for expert guidance! Learn podcast basics—recording, uploading, cover art, and summaries. Then, delve into advanced strategies: custom graphics, video snippets, and audience growth. Perfect for beginners and those leveling up their skills!

Speakers

ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

Digital Learning Coordinator, ESU Coordinating Council

The Nebraska ESUCC was created in statute to coordinate the activities of Nebraska's 17 Educational Service Units. The ESUCC was created by LB 603 in 2007 and officially came into existence on July 1, 2008. The ESUCC shall work toward statewide coordination to provide the most cost-effective... Read More →

Evi Wusk

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Peru State College

Dr. Evi Wusk, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at Peru State College, draws from over 17 years of classroom experience. Her roles include High Ability Learning Coordinator, 7-12 Language Arts and Journalism Teacher, fifth-grade classroom teacher, and certified PK-12 Librarian... Read More →

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Multimedia
Grade Level 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

3:15pm CDT

Building Media Literacy in the Age of AI

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

Silver 4

In a world where AI rapidly generates content, students need media literacy skills to critically evaluate information, spot disinformation, and recognize bias. This session equips educators to help students develop essential dispositions and strategies to foster curiosity and skepticism. Educators will gain practical approaches and resources to build students' capacity for thoughtful media consumption, including understanding the influence of algorithms.

Speakers

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education

Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Computer Science, Library Media
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Digital Citizenship, Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

Movie Magic: Building an Effective Video Production Course

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

Silver 4

This session reflects on lessons learned since Gretna High School began offering a Video Production course 14 years ago. The session will focus on: 1. Curriculum and pacing, 2. Student content creation and promotion, 3. Software and hardware used. The emphasis is on how teachers might build a course from the ground up. Samples of student products will be shown and discussed. Time will be allotted for Q&A at the end of the session.

Speakers

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Digital Citizenship, Multimedia
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

NETA 2025

8:30am CDT

Janelle Gegg

Terry Julian

11:30am CDT

Theren Hayes

1:15pm CDT

ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

Evi Wusk

2:15pm CDT

Alex Wyatt

3:15pm CDT

Adam Vinter

4:15pm CDT

Bret Kohles

Kelly McVey

David Stastny