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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.
Thursday, May 1
 

8:30am CDT

Leveraging Generative AI for Innovative Course Design
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Bronze 1
This presentation explores how generative AI can revolutionize lesson design across all education levels, for novice to expert teachers. The presentation will demonstrate how AI can be ethically and effectively integrated into designing sequential lessons. The presenter will demonstrate how to embed educational best practices in course design, format, and assessment creation while addressing critical considerations of differentiating instruction, accessibility, and pedagogical best practices.
Speakers
CC

Cheryl Couch

Director of Masters of Arts in Education, York University
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Bronze 1
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:30am CDT

Adventure into Project Based Learning
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 5
A meaningful project can provide engagement, depth of knowledge, community building, and more to the learning experience. Establishing what that looks like in a digital world, or expanding upon curriculum in this way can feel like your are lost in the woods at first.
Speakers
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Hanna Borgmann

5th Grade Teacher, Norris School District 160
I am currently a 5th-grade ELA teacher. I have been teaching for 6 years; 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and now 5th.I enjoy finding new innovative ways to improve productivity for myself, co-workers, and students. Keeping students engaged and excited about learning is vital to their succ... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 5
  Mini Session

11:30am CDT

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks -- My Journey with AI
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10
I was of the firm belief that artificial intelligence was a way to cheat. Lynne Herr of ESU6 came and did a presentation at our school that changed my life as a teacher. At the age of 62 with one or two years to go until retirement I realized that AI helped me work smarter and hot harder and have since embraced every tool I could find and attended every conference I could on the use of AI in the classroom. My presentation would be a simple one. You too can embrace AI, no matter your age.
Speakers
KF
KM
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Mini Session

11:30am CDT

You have the Tools, now What?
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11
This session will help educators learn how to craft effective prompts so that they can more efficiently utilize AI in the classroom. This session will provide educators with strategies to efficiently use AI for lesson planning, student engagement, assessment, and more—helping save time while enhancing outcomes while not sacrificing quality in created materials
Speakers
KM
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Mini Session

11:30am CDT

Boosting Math Fluency: Three Engaging Apps for Math Fact Practice
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
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.
Speakers
LS

Laurie Stine

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

11:30am CDT

Tech-Savvy Agenda: 5 Tech Tools to Engage Students from the Start
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
In this interactive session, explore how Google Slides can transform your daily classroom agenda into a visually dynamic and engaging experience for students. Learn tips and tricks for designing a slide-based agenda that incorporates multimedia, live updates, and interactive elements to foster participation and focus.
Speakers
JM
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

1:15pm CDT

After the Breach: A Ransomware Panel Discussion for Small Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
A presentation and panel discussion going over a recent ransomware incident in the northeast corner of the state from a collection of people involved with the incident response and recovery efforts. Topics covered will include: interactions with insurance, working with an external incident response team, lessons learned, etc.
Speakers
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CE
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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
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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)

2:15pm CDT

Khanmigo + Canvas
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 11
AI can help teachers and faculty spend less time on menial work and more time on students. Canvas users now have access to teacher-focused AI thanks to their new partnership with Khanmigo from Khan Academy. We will discuss the teacher's role with using tools like Khan Academy (spoiler - you don't go away) as well as how some of the tools work even if you aren't a Canvas user.
Speakers
JA
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

2:15pm CDT

So Much to Do, so Little Time
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 5
How do you teach all the technology available today? As an elementary media specials teacher I see students once a week. I will share how I structure my technology classes to teach keyboarding, digital literacy, makerspace, research, computer science and more!
Speakers
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Valerie Chmelka

Media Specialist, Grand Island Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 5
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session

3:15pm CDT

Making Your One Book One School a Success
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 5
Looking for ways to engage readers across multiple grade levels? One Book, One School is a fantastic program to captivate even reluctant readers and build a sense of community through shared storytelling. Discover the triumphs and challenges of Norris Intermediate's OBOS initiative and connect with fellow librarians and educators to exchange ideas, strategies, and tips for launching a successful program at your school.
Speakers
avatar for Leia Rumsey

Leia Rumsey

Intermediate School Librarian and Tech Teacher, Norris School District 160
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 5
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

From Nervous to Confident: Making AI Work for You!
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 10
Welcome to the exciting world of AI with a focus on easy-to-use tools and immediate classroom applications. We'll explore AI platforms to add efficiency to your classroom. We will demonstrate how to quickly generate lesson ideas, create engaging activities, differentiate instruction, and generate assessment guides.
We'll work through simple and practical examples of AI prompts and revisions to create ready-to-use materials. You will leave the session ready to use AI tools in your classroom.
Speakers
LS

Laura Sabata

Teacher-Secondary, Fullerton Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session

4:15pm CDT

Hop on the AI-Powered MagicSchool Bus & Expedite Professional Tasks
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 11
Say goodbye to tedious and time-consuming tasks! With MagicSchool AI, you can expedite your professional writing tasks and enhance communication more efficiently and effectively. Whether you need help with creating lesson plans, IEPs, behavior plans, or text leveling, the MagicSchool tool has got you covered. So join us and hop on the AI-powered MagicSchool Bus!
Speakers
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McKenzie White

Technology Integrationist Specialist, Bennington Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
Friday, May 2
 

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!
Speakers
avatar for Joy Harvey

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 →
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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)

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
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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)

10:15am CDT

Combatting Today’s Security Concerns in Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Bronze 2
Today, schools face an ever-growing list of security concerns, and many struggle to keep up. Keeping building access points secured, proactively monitoring for suspicious behavior or bullying, and ensuring campuses are safe overnight and on weekends are just a few things school districts have to juggle to prioritize student and staff safety. In this panel, we will discuss all the common issues schools across the country face and what can be done to combat them.
Speakers
MO
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Bronze 2
  Exhibitor Session

1:15pm CDT

Modern Digital Literacy Skills for Students & Staff
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 11
Have you ever said a website is reliable because it comes from a .org site? Did you know that actually almost anyone can create a website with a .org domain? Thus, this is no longer a recommended method for determining source reliability. Come to this session to learn modern digital literacy strategies to help you and your students select relevant and reliable resources using the Stanford History Education Group Civic Online Reasoning curriculum and resources from the News Literacy Project.
Speakers
SG

Stefanie Green

School Librarian, Kearney Public Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

The Need for Password Management Tools in Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 3
Adults and students alike have created a habit of reusing the same password for every account simply because they don't have access to a password manager.  This habit leads to identity theft among other issues.  

Come learn the current cyber security threats and how ESU 7 is helping schools deploy Lastpass statewide to overcome this issue.
Speakers
DE

Dan Ellsworth

Network Operations Director, ESU 7
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 3
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
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