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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
 

8:30am CDT

Leveraging Generative AI for Innovative Course Design
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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.
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Cheryl Couch

Director of Masters of Arts in Education, York University
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Bronze 1

11:30am CDT

Adventure into Project Based Learning
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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.

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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 7 years; 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and completing my second year in 5th.I enjoy finding new innovative ways to improve productivity for myself, co-workers, and students. Keeping students engaged and excited about learning... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 5

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

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
 
Friday, May 2
 

7:15am CDT

Building Agency and Ownership Using Vivi (K-Post Secondary)
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
How do you get students to become actively engaged in the learning and assessment process? Come see how to use Vivi’s all-in-one-solution to bring communication and collaboration that engages students and elevates educators in the K-Post Secondary classroom setting. Vivi gives educators the flexibility to move around the classroom, assess student work, and encourage student collaboration. It is designed to enhance the teacher’s ability to engage their students. Come check it out!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Patchen

Julie Patchen

Elementary Music Teacher & Building Level Technology Facilitator, Elkhorn Public Schools, Manchester Elementary
Julie Patchen is a passionate and innovative music educator with 27 years of experience, including 17 years dedicated to inspiring students in the Elkhorn Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska. She currently teaches K-5 elementary music, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 4

7:15am CDT

Learning Adventures with Canva
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
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.
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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
 

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