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

From Solo to Team: Building a School’s Social Media and Web Impact

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

Silver 4

This session explores the journey from managing school social media and websites as a one-person task to developing a team of digital content creators. Learn practical strategies for engaging your school community, empowering staff and students to contribute, and building a lasting, impactful online presence. Ideal for those managing school or district digital communications.

Speakers

Janelle Gegg

Library Media Specialist, Hastings Senior High School

As an educator for 20+ years, I have learned a great deal from experience and others along the way. Being a media specialist provides the avenue to reach both students and educators so that we can make connections through tech, literature, and face to face interactions.

Terry Julian

Technology Facilitator, Hastings Public Schools/ CSTA Nebraska Huskers

I have long enjoyed helping teachers use technology, As a district technology facilitator, I am very thankful to now be able to do that on a daily basis.

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Higher Education
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Social Networks, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

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
Bronze 1

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

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

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 →

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)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Business, Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship, Social Networks
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

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

Liliana Macken

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 →

Abigail Young

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Career and Technical Education, Creation/Design Tools, Secondary (9th-12th), Social Networks
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Authentic Dig Cit: Building a Team of Social Media Content Creators

Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Silver 4

Would you like help in telling your school’s story? Do you sometimes wish you could clone yourself and be in two places at once? Dr. Jill will empower you to do this by creating and sustaining a social media team. From recruitment to retainment, learn how to select, train, and inspire the students and adults in your district to take ownership of telling their school’s story. Walk away with some great tips for motivating others to create content for someone other than themselves!

Speakers

Jill Johnson

President, Class Intercom

I was involved in education for 30 years as a classroom teacher, professional development consultant, and high school administrator before moving into my current role as President of Class Intercom. My passion, work, and research focus on student-led social media teams, social media... Read More →

Mitchell Roush

Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Career and Technical Education, Digital Citizenship, Social Networks
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Education is Elevation—Teaching Media Literacy & Argument Using TikTok

Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Silver 10

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.

Speakers

Karie Cobb

Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Digital Citizenship, Higher Education, Language Arts, Social Networks
Grade Level Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All