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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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.
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.
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.
Supporting multilingual learners effectively means providing scaffolds that enable all students to access grade-level content and meet high expectations—not simplifying or reducing the rigor of learning outcomes. Side-by-side texts are a powerful tool that allow educators to maintain grade-level standards while offering the necessary support for multilingual learners to succeed. Participants will see how to do this in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace for EDU, and AI tools.
Instructional Technology Specialist, Tukwila School District
I am a teacher on special assignment that supports the learning and application of technology tools to support instruction in classrooms. People should speak to me about products that support instruction for large group and small group work. People should speak to me about hardware... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 12
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.
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
Silver 1
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.
There are many things in life that are scary--Rattlesnakes. The Big Bad Wolf. People who eat steak with ketchup. But what doesn’t have to be scary is showing students how to use AI as a writing and thinking partner in their lives. In this session, we’ll look at ways to ethically include ChatGPT and AI in student writing, including brainstorming and writing feedback. We’ll also peek into Google Notebook and how this tool can help you hit the “EASY” button on research.
This session reflects on lessons learned since Gretna High School began offering a Video Production course 14 years ago. The session will focus on: 1. Curriculum and pacing, 2. Student content creation and promotion, 3. Software and hardware used. The emphasis is on how teachers might build a course from the ground up. Samples of student products will be shown and discussed. Time will be allotted for Q&A at the end of the session.
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!
Privacy and security are both important aspects of cyber safety, but they are distinct concepts. Come and explore their similarities, differences, and how they apply in K-12.
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.
