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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

All Write, All Write, All Write: Writing across the Curriculum
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 10
AI is now writing for our students across most digital platforms. To make up for all those lost reps, we need to embed more writing across the curriculum. How can we do that without creating 2X more work for teachers? In this Matthew McConaughey inspired session (... let me tell you about writin' brother 😏), we’ll attempt to answer that question by demoing 5 strategies and tools that make it easy and fun to embed high-quality (!) writing practice in almost any content area.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Legate

Melissa Legate

English Language Arts Teacher, Pierce Public Schools
Secondary English teacher of thirteen years at Pierce High School and member of the Nebraska Writing Project advisory board. 
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Adam Sparks

Short Answer
I taught English and Social Studies for 7 years in Nebraska, China, and Chicago and recently finished my master's in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. At Stanford, my work focused on the intersection of writing instruction, formative assessment, and peer feedback. I now... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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)

8:30am CDT

Train Your Own AI: A Hands-On Guide to Teachable Machine
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 9
Ever dreamed of building your own AI? Now you (and your students) can! No coding required. Learn the basics of machine learning and create custom AI models using Google’s Teachable Machine. This hands-on session will guide you through training, retraining, and experimenting with your own AI creations. No prior experience necessary.
Speakers
KI

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Teacher, Gretna High School
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 9
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

Amplify Your Impact through Podcasting
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 4
Launching your podcast? Join our session for expert guidance! Learn podcast basics—recording, uploading, cover art, and summaries. Then, delve into advanced strategies: custom graphics, video snippets, and audience growth. Perfect for beginners and those leveling up their skills!
Speakers
avatar for ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

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 →
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Evi Wusk

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Peru State College
Dr. Evi Wusk, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at Peru State College, draws from over 17 years of classroom experience. Her roles include High Ability Learning Coordinator, 7-12 Language Arts and Journalism Teacher, fifth-grade classroom teacher, and certified PK-12 Librarian... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 4
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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
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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

Teaching Writing with AI: Painting the Gray
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Join this panel discussion of diverse educational perspectives that moves beyond the binary “ban or not to ban” AI debate in writing instruction. We’ll present a multi-modal resource, including videos and practical strategies, aimed at helping teachers explore AI's role in thoughtful writing instruction. Engage with tools, philosophies, and approaches that foster inquiry and critical thinking about AI in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

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 →
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Katrina Gotschall

Professional Development Coordinator, ESU 8
Katrina joined ESU 8 after teaching Secondary ELA, Contemporary Issues, Holocaust Studies, and Photojournalism over the course of 18 years and is a member of several state and national leadership groups focusing on Curriculum, ELA, Holocaust Studies, and Social Studies Education... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

Student Facing AI Tools
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 11
This session will share tools and strategies to use AI with students as well as some tools for educators to use to differentiate, save time, and innovate the classroom. This session will be updated with the latest applicable tools through April 2025.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Schneider

Jen Schneider

HAL Facilitator/Board Member, PLCS/NETA
Dr. Jen Schneider is a Middle School High Ability Learner facilitator in Papillion, Nebraska and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska with a PhD in Education with a specialization in Innovative Technologies. She currently serves on the Nebraska Educational... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

KCAV Ed-Tech Solutions on a Budget
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
Looking to implement ed-tech solutions without breaking the bank? Then this session is for you! Join us to explore ed-tech solutions for the classroom that are simple to setup, easy to implement, and won't break the bank!
Speakers
avatar for KCAV - Amy Hunt

KCAV - Amy Hunt

KCAV
For 70 years, KCAV has offered innovative audiovisual solutions throughout the Midwest. While technology has definitely changed since 1953, our commitment to the customer has not. We still serve business, education, government and religious markets with audiovisual sales, design... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
  Exhibitor Session

4:15pm CDT

3-D Printing - Is it really that Simple?
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2
Wouldn't you like to be that COOL Techy teacher all the kids talk about. Attitude is everything, 'Fake it till You Make it." This session will be using Tinkercad program to design and flashprint to slice and print the project. We will explore the design phase and the process of getting a design ready to send to the printer.
Speakers
BB
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
Friday, May 2
 

10:15am CDT

Science/Math/EdTech Integration for a Sustainable World
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 9
Discover empowering digital tools and activities for elementary students to learn more about people’s relationship to the natural environment and ways to work toward a healthy planet. Raise environmental literacy and hone STEM skills while participating in simulations on natural resource use, wildlife habitats and more. Receive resources aligned with Nebraska Standards for Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.
Speakers
AS

Amanda Steiner

Assistant Professor of Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 9
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
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