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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.
Audience: Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th) clear filter
Thursday, May 1
 

11:30am CDT

Beyond the Basics of Magic School AI for Elementary Teachers
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
This quick session covers practical ways to use Magic School AI for unpacking standards, crafting engaging DOK questions, creating decodable texts, and more. Perfect for saving time, enriching lessons, and tailoring learning experiences. Bring the power of AI into your classroom and transform your teaching with these essential strategies!
Speakers
BC
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Instant Quiz Magic: Supercharging Blooket in Minutes
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Unlock the power of AI to create dynamic, engaging Blooket quizzes that adapt to students’ needs—without any complicated setup! In this hands-on “show and share” session, you’ll explore quick, simple ways to level up your quizzes with AI-inspired. Perfect for busy teachers, this session focuses on time-saving tricks and practical tips that make it easy to turn any quiz into an interactive learning adventure.
Speakers
MS
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Lesson Plans to Lifesavers: Using AI tools in the Elementary
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
In this Show and Share Session, educators will practice how to seamlessly integrate AI tools such as Curipod, Brisk, Canva, Diffit, ChatGPT and more into their classroom planning and practices.
Speakers
GS

Gwen Schultz

6th Grade Teacher, Shickley Public School
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Tech-niques for Teaching: Digital Tools for the English Classroom
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Unlock new ways to make writing fun and engaging in "Tech-niques for Teaching: Digital Tools for the English Classroom." This session highlights tech tools that bring creativity and excitement to the writing process, from interactive story-building apps to platforms that inspire collaboration and feedback. Perfect for sparking student interest and creativity, these tools transform writing from a task into an adventure, making every assignment an opportunity for exploration and self-expression.
Speakers
NZ
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Unleashing Creativity and Engagement with Curipod
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
I want to give an overview about the different types of engagement tools Curipod has to offer. I would like to show educators how they can create their own engaging lessons as well as using Curipod's AI tools to create lessons for them.
Speakers
MB

Mikaela Boss

Teacher, York Public Schools
MF

Madalynn Fousek

5th Grade Teacher
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

WeWillWrite: A Free Program to Ignite Student Writing and Engagement
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Discover how WeWillWrite transforms writing instruction and practice. Explore how this free platform helps students develop their writing skills through personalized prompts, collaborative activities, and real-time feedback, fostering creativity and confidence. Learn practical strategies for integrating WeWillWrite into your curriculum and empowering students to become more confident, competent writers.
Speakers
KR

Kaylen Rodrigues

8th English & 7th Speech, York Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

11:30am CDT

Wired for Learning: Circuit Board Projects in the CS Classroom
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Join us to see how micro:bits and circuit boards are transforming computer science classrooms! This show-and-share session offers pre-planned, standards-aligned activities that make coding accessible for grades 2-8. Discover creative student projects, sample lessons, and practical tips to integrate these tools into your classroom. Whether you're new to micro:bits or looking for fresh ideas, you'll leave with inspiration, resources, and hands-on project ideas to elevate your curriculum!
Speakers
MB
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Tiffany Lothrop

Middle School Technology Teacher, Crete Public Schools
I have taught mathematics for 16 years. Since 2012, I have taught technology and computer science. 
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

1:15pm CDT

Inspiring Tech Integration for Young Learners
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 10
Discover how to empower K-6 educators to embrace technology with confidence and creativity. This session explores the impact of a badging system to boost teacher engagement and shares practical, student-centered strategies like using interactive boards, virtual field trips, and tools like Blooket and Nearpod. Learn how confident teachers drive student success by fostering engagement, critical thinking, and foundational skills in elementary classrooms.
Speakers
MB
DJ
JM
CS
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

What Could it Look Like if all Students were Engaged Readers?
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bronze 2
Come learn how to leverage technology and elevate the learning environment to foster increased reading engagement. Best practices will be shared on how to increase the number of books kids read, how to embrace choice, and improve the quality of texts students engage with. Session takeaway is having strategies to increase student ownership of their reading practices and progress.
Speakers
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Renaissance - Mark Kessler

Account Executive, Renaissance
As a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools anddistricts, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources toaccelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Renaissance solutions reach... Read More →
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Tiyi Smith

National Academic Advisor, Renaissance
16 years in public education in the area of Special Education in the classroom and as a district facilitator. Masters degree in Education with a focus on Learning disabilities, certified in Special Education and ELA 8-12., Texas Admin Certification
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bronze 2
  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
 

11:15am CDT

An Interactive Gym for All? Yoga, Mental Health, Group Activities
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
"Transform your gym into an interactive learning environment with Lü

Technology can play a major role in all classes! In this session, discover the educational potential of Lü, an interactive, engaging technology tool designed for school gyms. This innovative technology and its many applications (games and utilities) can assist teachers in various tasks, and contribute to enhancing the students' experience in PE. Hear how West Lawn in Grand Island are using their new Lü. The future of gyms!"
Speakers
FM
MM

Maggie Mintken

Assistant Principal, Grand Island Senior High
BW
GS
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
  Exhibitor Session
 
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