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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.
Venue: Silver 7 clear filter
Thursday, May 1
 

8:30am CDT

friEd's Hall of F.A.M.E. - Favorite App Mashups & Extensions
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 7
Welcome to friEd's Hall of F.A.M.E. - Favorite App Mashups and Extensions! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about some of our favorite apps and extensions that have achieved FAME status and discover practical ways to use them to enhance student learning, engagement and educator productivity!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session

1:15pm CDT

Unleash AI Creativity with Adobe Express
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Discover the exciting possibilities of AI-powered creativity with Adobe Express! This session will explore how teachers and students can use generative AI tools to enhance their projects. Learn how to generate unique visuals, design engaging presentations, and spark creativity in the classroom through hands-on demonstrations and practical examples.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker 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 →
avatar for Crystal Ernst
avatar for Sarah Essay
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

Googling the Uncharted: Otterly Fabulous Google Goodies!
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Join us for a thrilling adventure as we dive into uncharted territories with some otterly fabulous Google goodies! In this session, we'll embark on a virtual journey to discover hidden gems, uncover fascinating curiosities, and learn how to harness the power of Google. Get ready to navigate the vast sea of goodies with confidence and ease!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session

4:15pm CDT

Tips and Tricks for All My Chromies
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Have you ever watched in awe as someone seamlessly navigated Google, swiftly duplicating objects, formatting text, and changing the appearance as quickly as a skilled magician? Join us for all the latest tips, tricks, shortcuts and hacks for Chrome.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session
 
Friday, May 2
 

10:15am CDT

Greatest H.I.T.S. - High Impact Teaching Strategies
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 7
In this hands-on session, we will explore a variety of high-impact teaching strategies and discover research-based practices that can be used to improve student learning outcomes and engagement. We will also take a look at how you can integrate them into any content area as well as how technology can help them become a greatest HIT!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session

11:15am CDT

Vocab Vibes
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Let's catch a vibe - a VOCAB vibe- and learn about some extra special tools that can support vocabulary development in student learning. Whether your students are emerging readers, language learners, or just need a little extra reading support, this session is perfect for you! Join me for an overview and to get started right away helping your students engage with their vocabulary during lessons and digital activities.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session

1:15pm CDT

friEd's Hall of F.A.M.E. - Favorite App Mashups & Extensions
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Welcome to friEd's Hall of F.A.M.E. - Favorite App Mashups and Extensions! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about some of our favorite apps and extensions that have achieved FAME status and discover practical ways to use them to enhance student learning, engagement and educator productivity!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Storer

Amy Storer

Amy Storer, a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTech, is a Google Certified Educator and Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, and a Microsoft Global Mentor. Known for her exceptional teaching skills, Amy inspires... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker Session
 
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