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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
 

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.
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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 →
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Leen-Kiat Soh

Charles Bessey Professor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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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

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.

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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 →
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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)

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.
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Sterling Reeves

CyberSecurity Network Engineer, NCNE
I am military veteran who served in the Nebraska National Guard. Coming from a family of educators and having worked as a special education 1:1 para, I was previously employed at a private managed service provider in the Council Bluffs area. This provider focused on serving non-profits... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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.

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Brian Gibson

Technology Coordinator, Northwest Public Schools
I have been a Technology Coordinator for 26 years—eight years at Centura and 18 years at Northwest High School in Grand Island. In this role, I have developed a deep understanding of PowerSchool and state reporting. I specialize in managing Google Admin Console and its suite of... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 6
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session
 
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