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.

11:30am CDT

Pathways to Teaching CS

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

Silver 9

With Nebraska’s recent mandate for K-12 CS education, there’s an urgent need for more teachers prepared to deliver engaging CS lessons. The initiative we will discuss tackles that head-on by developing new, hands-on curricula and courses tailored for future educators in elementary, business, and STEM fields. The program doesn’t stop at content knowledge; it empowers educators with the pedagogical tools to make CS accessible, relatable, and fun for all students, including underserved communities.

Speakers

Brian Dorn

Gwen Nugent

Research Professor, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and School

Gwen Nugent coordinates and supports research, development and grant writing project teams formed by the Nebraska Center for Research on CYFS. She has more than 30 years' experience in the design, production and evaluation of mediated instruction, and has served as project manager... Read More →

Leen-Kiat Soh

Charles Bessey Professor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

UNL Tech EDGE MissionTo create a generation of teachers who are effective and confident using new technologies to prepare the students of Nebraska to participate and lead in tomorrow’s global society. Necessary technology integration skills suggested by skilled practitioners along... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 9

Mini Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Business, Career and Technical Education, Computer Science, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Content Crushers: Students Creating for Your School’s Social Media

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

Silver 12

Learn how our student team turned our school's social media into a dynamic and engaging platform. We'll share simple strategies and tools to help your students become 'Content Crushers,' creating real and engaging content. This session will show you how to guide students from ideas to posts, highlighting the benefits of student-led content. Help your students take charge of your school's online presence effectively.

Speakers

Heather Callihan

Technology Integration Specialist, Northwest Public Schools

Heather Callihan is the Technology Integration Specialist for Northwest Public Schools in Grand Island, Ne. Heather is currently the NETA Board president (@YourNETA), Common Sense Certified Educator and Ambassador. Heather has a passion for integrating technology in education. She... Read More →

Noah Journey

Business Educator, Northwest Public Schools

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 12

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Business, Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship, Social Networks
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Data-Driven Defense: Optimizing Cybersecurity Efforts

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

Silver 2

In this session we will explore data types and where in your infrastructure this data lives (or should live) and how this information can focus your cybersecurity efforts to where they are most needed.

Speakers

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE

I am the son of an Oklahoma public school Assistant Superintendent, a military veteran, and an adjunct professor at a few different colleges and universities. Prior to NCNE I had been at ESU 10 for 12 years. I hold numerous certifications and two masters degrees in technology.

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

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Cybersecurity, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:15pm CDT

Don’t Get caught between the Sheets!

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

Silver 6

Description: In this session, teachers will learn how to use Google Sheets for data tracking, lesson planning, and engaging classroom activities. Discover how to manage grades, student data, and inventory efficiently. The focus is on demonstrating how spreadsheets can be easy, practical, and even fun for students and educators alike.

Speakers

Brian Gibson

Technology Coordinator, Northwest Public Schools

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 6

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

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Business, Google Suite, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All