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.

8:30am CDT

Leveraging Generative AI for Innovative Course Design

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

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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

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)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

11:30am CDT

Maximizing conneCTION: A Comprehensive Workshop for Teachers on Digital Lesson Management and Sharing Strategies

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

Bronze 1

Last spring, conneCTION debuted at NETA as an online platform for Computer Science
educators. Led by developer Ian Kollipara, this workshop oJers an in-depth exploration of
the platform. Learn to create compelling lessons, master advanced resource discovery,
engage with a statewide educator network, and seamlessly integrate conneCTION into your
classroom. Perfect for CS instructors at every experience level seeking to elevate their
teaching resources and connectivity.

Speakers

Ian Kollipara

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Leen-Kiat Soh

Charles Bessey Professor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Career and Technical Education, Distance/Online Learning, Leadership, Social Networks
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

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

Josh Allen

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creation/Design Tools, Distance/Online Learning
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

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

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
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Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

“That’s Me in the Spotlight”—Creating Audience for Students

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 10

A student of mine said, “When it's actually published and other people are reading it, everyone kind of puts in more time and effort and just want it to be better." Yet research shows that most writing assignments are still for an audience of one—the teacher. How can we expand our students’ audiences with the use of technology? In this session, we’ll play with technologies, strategies, and activities that can expand students’ audiences, from simple formative writing to major final projects.

Speakers

Melissa Pilakowski

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Conversation, Distance/Online Learning, Google Suite
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All