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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7:15am CDT

Access Granted: AI Hacks for ADA-Friendly Websites

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Silver 3

Unlock the power of AI to create websites that are not only ADA-compliant but inclusive for all users. In this session, we’ll explore practical AI tools that make accessibility easier, faster, and more effective. Whether you're new to ADA compliance or looking to level up your skills, this session will empower you to build digital spaces that welcome everyone. We will learn about alt text for images, color combinations for readability, formatting suggestions for websites and more!

Session Resource

Speakers

Joy Harvey

Coordinator of Library Services, Lincoln Public Schools

Joy Harvey works with a dynamic team of leaders to provide resources, support, and coaching that empower school librarians to deliver meaningful and effective instruction. Passionate about digital literacy, she played a key role in developing and implementing digital citizenship instruction... Read More →

Emily Jacobs

Library Instructional Leader, Lincoln Public Schools

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Library Media, Special Education
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assistive Technology, Creation/Design Tools, Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

7:15am CDT

Artificial Intelligence and Imagination: DAP for Early Childhood

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Silver 10

There is nothing more complex and expansive than a young child’s imagination. Educators will learn how to harness the power of AI to help support the development of imagination and play skills by making students’ thinking visual, through a variety of tech modalities, specifically Canva and ChatGPT. AI has the ability to represent fanciful and intricate play schemas, and support the documentation of cognitive development through visual representation. ISTE (2.5a -2.5c; 2.6a-b; 2.6d; 2.7a-b).

Speakers

Emma Bonacci

Omaha Public Schools

Augmented Reality, Equity in Education, Kindergarten, Instagram, iPhonography, Writing Workshop.

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Special Education
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Canva, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), Social Emotional Learning
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Target Audience Novice

7:15am CDT

How did I not Know this was Available?: EdTech Projects from the ESUCC

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Silver 12

Discover how the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) is impacting Nebraska education through a myriad of statewide technology initiatives and professional learning opportunities that you may not have known were available. This session highlights the ESUCC's comprehensive services that enhance digital learning, PD, cybersecurity, and resource accessibility. Participants will leave with new resources, new-to-you tools, knowledge of free professional learning, and more.

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 →

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 12

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

7:15am CDT

Learning Adventures with Canva

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Silver 7

Do you love Canva and are ready to use it with your students? Discover how to bring your lessons to life! In this session, you’ll learn to create lessons and classes in Canva, use templates as digital assignments, design fun and engaging presentations, provide effective feedback, and leverage Canva’s AI tools to elevate student engagement. Whether you’re a Canva beginner or a seasoned pro, this session will equip you with the tools to design learning adventures your students will love.

Speakers

Jennifer Davis

Technology Integration Specialist, Educational Service Unit #1

Jennifer has twenty-one years of experience as an educator and has taught biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, computer science, and undergraduate education courses. She is the Technology Integration Specialist at ESU 1.Jennifer completed her Doctor of Education (Ed.D... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 7

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Canva, Creation/Design Tools
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Future Ready Learning with AI

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 11

We are preparing students for a world of the unknown. How will the advancements in AI change the way we prepare our students? What are experiences we can provide now that could make them knowledgeable and prepared for to be future ready? Participants will leave with ideas and tools to engage students with AI to build a fundamental understanding of generative AI and how it can support the learning process.

Speakers

Justin Bray

Crystal Ernst

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

The Magic School You Might Not Know About

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 6

Whether you're brand new or think you've seen every feature this overview will sprinkle in the newest features, spotlight hidden gems you might’ve missed, and provide an overall break down how MagicSchool.ai can help in your pursuit of being an educator and / or supporting them.

Speakers

Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisher's interest in technology began while studying music at the University of Southern California. She quickly realized the value of utilizing computers for music mixing and recording. She grabbed her 300 baud modem, jumped on the Internet (before anyone really called it... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Transform Learning with Brisk: AI for Educators and Students

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 11

In this session, we’ll explore how to use AI within Google Docs to make all aspects of teaching life more manageable! We’ll learn to create student materials, lesson & sub plans, quizzes, presentations, and more with Brisk Teaching, an AI-powered Chrome extension. We’ll also take a peek into how to use Brisk to design AI chatbot custom learning experiences for your students.

Speakers

Jennifer Davis

Technology Integration Specialist, Educational Service Unit #1

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creation/Design Tools, Google Suite
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Begin Your AI Journey through a Free AI Transformation Review

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Bronze 2

Join us as we review a no-cost, 90-minute strategic session designed specifically for K-12 district leaders. This virtual readiness check, led by seasoned consultants from Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) and CDW, will explore the transformative opportunities and challenges of Generative AI in education. Our goal is to provide actionable insights that will help your district define and successfully scale AI-infused learning environments.

Speakers

Thomas Ashley

Education Strategist, CDW

I became a Technology Director over twenty-five years ago in Georgia after spending six years in the corporate world working in technology, leadership and training. I worked at Huntington County Schools in Indiana as Chief Technology Officer for over 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Bronze 2

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technology, Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All