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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: Secondary (9th-12th) clear filter
Thursday, May 1
 

8:30am CDT

The 502 Project - Community Centered Cybersecurity Education
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 3
This session introduces the 502 Project, a non-profit initiative aimed at expanding access to and participation in the cybersecurity community. As a collaborative effort between K-12 education, higher education, non-profit community groups, and cybersecurity professionals from across sectors, the 502 Project aims at developing local talent and connections with national connections, providing free access to an online community platform and virtual events year round.
Speakers
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Nathan Fisk

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Education, University of South Florida
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Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 3
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

8:30am CDT

The Case for Personal Device-Free Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 1
The U.S. Surgeon General highlights a youth mental health crisis, with rising rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Removing personal devices from schools offers a low-cost solution to improve student well-being, focus, and connection. This session explores research, implementation strategies, and the importance of engaging students, staff, and families in decision-making. Join us to discuss creating healthier, device-free learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vinter

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education
Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 1
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

8:30am CDT

Explore Best Practices Using the Newline Interactive Panels
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Bronze 3
This session will explore best practices for using interactive flat panels (IFPs) to enhance student engagement in a safe and secure learning environment. Attendees will learn how to incorporate IFPs into classroom activities that promote collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, while prioritizing data privacy and student safety. Topics will include configuring secure access controls, managing shared content, and using educational apps that comply with privacy standards.
Speakers
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Randy Hinrichs

K-12 sales and Lenovo authorized warranty, COMPUTER HARDWARE INC.
Computer Hardware is Nebraska's largest educations sales & service provider. We are service warranty providers for Apple and Lenovo. With direct partnerships with Epson, Lenovo, Apple, Higher Ground Bags, D-Link, Luxor Carts and more.
GA
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Bronze 3
  Exhibitor Session

11:30am CDT

You have the Tools, now What?
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11
This session will help educators learn how to craft effective prompts so that they can more efficiently utilize AI in the classroom. This session will provide educators with strategies to efficiently use AI for lesson planning, student engagement, assessment, and more—helping save time while enhancing outcomes while not sacrificing quality in created materials
Speakers
KM
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Mini Session

11:30am CDT

Khanmigo: A Tech Tool that Works for Math Teachers
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Uncover the top features of Khanmigo that can simplify your daily tasks. From instant feedback mechanisms, generating quizzes and worksheets, to adaptive learning suggestions, see how this tool can transform your teaching approach.
Speakers
AB
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
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Kaylen Rodrigues

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

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
avatar for Renaissance - Mark Kessler

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

2:15pm CDT

The Great Escape: Designing Digital Escape Rooms to Boost Engagement
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bronze 1
In this hands-on session, participants will learn the basics of using Genially, storyboard their games, experiment with various puzzle styles, and test engaging examples. Attendees will leave with a rough draft of their own escape room concept, practical resources, and the confidence to enhance student engagement through digital escape rooms.
Speakers
avatar for Trina Popple

Trina Popple

Gretna Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bronze 1
  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

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.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Gibson

Brian Gibson

Technology Coordinator, Northwest Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 6
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session

4:15pm CDT

The Fundamentals of Networking and Code.org’s Internet Simulator
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 9
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!
Speakers
RS
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 9
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
Friday, May 2
 

7:15am CDT

PD Crate - Learning Outside the Box
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 11
This session will explore "PD Crate", an innovative professional development model designed for choice, flexibility, and engagement. With PD Crate, teachers get the chance to choose from multiple course options, receive a physical crate with materials, and complete the training at their own pace. This session will lay out the framework, logistics, and ideas behind the creation and implementation of this model.
Speakers
avatar for Trina Popple

Trina Popple

Gretna Public Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

10:15am CDT

Tech Tools to Assist and Enhance the Secondary ELA Classroom
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 10
This session will center on providing secondary ELA educators with tech ideas, websites, and apps to help make their instruction more effective, engaging, and even save planning time. From creating user-friendly tools in Diffit, to narrowing the focus of Chat GPT to provide better answers for every teacher, educators can walk away with new tools and ideas to use in their classrooms the very next day.
Speakers
avatar for Trysta Asche

Trysta Asche

Middle School English Teacher, Cozad Middle School
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

10:15am CDT

Unlocking Purpose and Creativity: The Power of 'Why'
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 4
In this student-driven session, attendees will explore Golden Circle concepts and their powerful impact on digital media projects. By focusing on the 'Why,' participants will learn how to design projects that spark students’ passion, creativity, and purpose. Attendees will leave with innovative project ideas, practical classroom tools, and strategies for helping students connect and network through digital media, which will foster deeper student engagement.
Speakers
LM
avatar for Dan Sanborn

Dan Sanborn

Teacher - Digital Media, Nebraska Christian School
I am what I would call a "non-traditional" shop teacher.  Although I have a deep love for traditional trade skills like woodworking and metals, I also teach courses in graphic arts, production printing and most recently Digital Media.  This course in particular has expanded the... Read More →
AY
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 4
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:15am CDT

Mastering School Media: Streamlining Content & Managing Students
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 4
In this session, I’ll share how I’ve taken on the responsibility of facilitating the creation of and publishing all sports, extracurricular, and educational content for our school’s social media, while also creating dynamic content for our two video boards. I’ll highlight how we use ClickUp to manage projects efficiently for 25 students in multiple class periods, ensuring smooth workflows and timely content creation. Perfect for anyone looking to boost school media presence while involving students in the process!
Speakers
CH
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 4
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session

1:15pm CDT

Modern Digital Literacy Skills for Students & Staff
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 11
Have you ever said a website is reliable because it comes from a .org site? Did you know that actually almost anyone can create a website with a .org domain? Thus, this is no longer a recommended method for determining source reliability. Come to this session to learn modern digital literacy strategies to help you and your students select relevant and reliable resources using the Stanford History Education Group Civic Online Reasoning curriculum and resources from the News Literacy Project.
Speakers
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Stefanie Green

School Librarian, Kearney Public Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
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