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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.
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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
NF

Nathan Fisk

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

8:30am CDT

Train Your Own AI: A Hands-On Guide to Teachable Machine
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 9
Ever dreamed of building your own AI? Now you (and your students) can! No coding required. Learn the basics of machine learning and create custom AI models using Google’s Teachable Machine. This hands-on session will guide you through training, retraining, and experimenting with your own AI creations. No prior experience necessary.
Speakers
KI

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Teacher, Gretna High School
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 9
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:30am CDT

AI in Education: Is this Making us more Creative or Less?
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1
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.
Speakers
avatar for Evi Wusk

Evi Wusk

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
  Mini Session

11:30am CDT

Teaching Math is Tough: Tech Tools to Help
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
Explore tools, including AI, that can help expedite teaching, lesson planning, and problem generation with a specific focus on math.
Speakers
CG
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Hallway
  Show and Share Poster Session

1:15pm CDT

Amplify Your Impact through Podcasting
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 4
Launching your podcast? Join our session for expert guidance! Learn podcast basics—recording, uploading, cover art, and summaries. Then, delve into advanced strategies: custom graphics, video snippets, and audience growth. Perfect for beginners and those leveling up their skills!
Speakers
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ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

Digital Learning Coordinator, ESU Coordinating Council
The Nebraska ESUCC was created in statute to coordinate the activities of Nebraska's 17 Educational Service Units. The ESUCC was created by LB 603 in 2007 and officially came into existence on July 1, 2008. The ESUCC shall work toward statewide coordination to provide the most cost-effective... Read More →
avatar for Evi Wusk

Evi Wusk

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 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 4
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

Transform Student Learning in STEM, CTE, and Careers with AR/VR and AI
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
Walmart, Tesla, Delta, Warby Parker, Home Depot, your local hospital - what do these have in common? They all employ graduates from our schools. They also leverage augmented and virtual reality! Students will engage with AR/VR in their careers. After hearing use cases, you may consider STEM, CTE, and Career Exploration at your school or district. How do you engage students at high levels?
Speakers
avatar for Dee Dickson

Dee Dickson

Customer Success Manager, zSpace
Dee Dickson, M.EDSr. zSpace Customer Success ManagerzSpace, Inc. EdTech is Dee’s thing! As an educator with 20+ years of teaching and corporate training experience, she has a deep understanding of the technological demands that are required of today's instructors. Over the years... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bronze 3
  Exhibitor Session

2:15pm CDT

Teaching Writing with AI: Painting the Gray
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Join this panel discussion of diverse educational perspectives that moves beyond the binary “ban or not to ban” AI debate in writing instruction. We’ll present a multi-modal resource, including videos and practical strategies, aimed at helping teachers explore AI's role in thoughtful writing instruction. Engage with tools, philosophies, and approaches that foster inquiry and critical thinking about AI in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

ESU Coordinating Council - Andrew Easton

Digital Learning Coordinator, ESU Coordinating Council
The Nebraska ESUCC was created in statute to coordinate the activities of Nebraska's 17 Educational Service Units. The ESUCC was created by LB 603 in 2007 and officially came into existence on July 1, 2008. The ESUCC shall work toward statewide coordination to provide the most cost-effective... Read More →
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avatar for Katrina Gotschall

Katrina Gotschall

Professional Development Coordinator, ESU 8
Katrina joined ESU 8 after teaching Secondary ELA, Contemporary Issues, Holocaust Studies, and Photojournalism over the course of 18 years and is a member of several state and national leadership groups focusing on Curriculum, ELA, Holocaust Studies, and Social Studies Education... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad AI? Not You Anymore!
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bronze 1
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.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Melissa Pilakowski
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bronze 1
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

Beyond the Breadboard: Moving students towards Printed Circuit Boards
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 9
Prepare your students for the future of industrial electronics! All modern electrical equipment utilizes Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). This session explores how to design, manufacture, and assemble custom circuit boards through practical and entertaining projects. All while keeping the whole process cheap! Leave with resources to implement PCB projects in your classroom and inspire the next generation of tech-savvy innovators.
Speakers
TR
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 9
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)   Mini Session   Show and Share Poster Session

4:15pm CDT

Leveling Up Nebraska: The Rise of Esports in the Cornhusker State
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 10
Learn how the Nebraska Schools Esports Association is driving the growth of esports across the state and transforming education. This session will showcase the benefits of esports for students and provide easy steps for schools to start their own programs. Discover how to join the esports movement and create opportunities that engage and empower students in your community.
Speakers
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Matt Hinkel

Digital Media Educator, Grand Island Northwest
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Nate Simons

Director of Technology, Louisville Public Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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
 

11:15am CDT

Hack Your Future: Join NCNE's Penetration Testing Journey
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
Join us to discover how your school can benefit from NCNE's penetration testing program. Learn about our successful implementations across the state, the immediate steps to enroll your school, and our roadmap for enhancing cybersecurity in education. We'll showcase real results from our current partnerships and outline how your school can become part of this essential security initiative.
Speakers
avatar for Sterling Reeves

Sterling Reeves

CyberSecurity Network Engineer, NCNE
I am military veteran who served in the Nebraska National Guard. Coming from a family of educators and having worked as a special education 1:1 para, I was previously employed at a private managed service provider in the Council Bluffs area. This provider focused on serving non-profits... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:15am CDT

“That’s Me in the Spotlight”—Creating Audience for Students
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10
A student of mine said, “When it's actually published and other people are reading it, everyone kind of puts in more time and effort and just want it to be better." Yet research shows that most writing assignments are still for an audience of one—the teacher. How can we expand our students’ audiences with the use of technology? In this session, we’ll play with technologies, strategies, and activities that can expand students’ audiences, from simple formative writing to major final projects.
Speakers
MP
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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
KC
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 10
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

The Need for Password Management Tools in Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 3
Adults and students alike have created a habit of reusing the same password for every account simply because they don't have access to a password manager.  This habit leads to identity theft among other issues.  

Come learn the current cyber security threats and how ESU 7 is helping schools deploy Lastpass statewide to overcome this issue.
Speakers
DE

Dan Ellsworth

Network Operations Director, ESU 7
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 3
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
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