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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Dive into this interactive panel debate! In this session, participants will debate the question of AI's role in education. Through thought-provoking spider-web discussion, we'll look at the complexities surrounding AI's role in the classroom. By the end of this session, participants will grow in their understanding of both the benefits and considerations of incorporating AI into teaching practices and have thought more deeply about this complex issue.
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 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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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.
Empower your students to grasp the inner workings of the internet by deepening your own understanding of networking fundamentals. In this engaging and practical session, high school teachers will explore key concepts such as IP addresses, DNS, routing, and packet transmission in a way that can empower them in their classrooms. Leave equipped with strategies to make the internet come alive in your classroom!
This session will provide attendees with the pedagogical tools to equip their students with the skills they need to practice critical analysis, argument deconstruction and formulation, and digital media literacy by simply reaching into their own pockets.
