NETA 2023: Full Schedule

7:30am CDT

New to NETA Session

This session focuses on you as a first time attendee to the NETA Spring Conference. It will provide a conference overview with techniques and tips geared to help you maximize your time in attendance. Plus, you’ll get to meet other first timers in a session designed just for you. Come and join us!

Speakers

Bob Goeman

Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Community College

Thursday March 16, 2023 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
210

Meeting

7:30am CDT

Registration

Thursday March 16, 2023 7:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Exhibit Hall A

Registration

8:30am CDT

Keynote - How to Build a Learning Organization for Long-term Success

Dr. Hinojosa’s career in public education, from teacher and coach to superintendent/CEO, spans more than four decades. Guided by the firm belief that education and not environment is key to a student’s success, he has led several school districts to improve student achievement.

“The only way to control the future is to create it.” In this keynote, Dr. Hinojosa will show you how to build for the future by focusing and delivering on stakeholder needs. Learn how strategic thinking, rather than strategic planning, creates an appetite for innovation and discover a process to implement bold and courageous improvements in your school or district.

Speakers

Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Dr. Michael Hinojosa has served over 26 years as a superintendent/CEO of sixpublic education systems, including two of the 25 largest school systems inAmerica, Dallas ISD in Texas and the Cobb County School District in suburbanAtlanta, Georgia. His career in public education, from... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Ballroom

Keynote

9:30am CDT

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall A

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall

Thursday March 16, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Exhibit Hall A

Visit Exhibitors

10:15am CDT

Computer Science and Technology Act

Join administrators and educators as we discuss the new Computer Science and Technology Act guidance and requirements.

Speakers

Sydney Kobza

Assistant Director of CTE, Nebraska Department of Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Computer Science
Tags Administrative Planning, Computer Science, Conversation, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Creative Play and Collaboration in Garageband

Explore Garageband for iPad to discover applications for group projects and independent creative work in any classroom. Participants will experience how students can use Garageband to create projects, add original music to multimedia works, and record vocals for podcasts or reports. We will discuss tools and tips, and view creative projects for middle school music class and beyond. This is an interactive session: bring your device and an exploratory mindset, and we’ll get creative together!

Speakers

Amber Knight

4-12 Music Educator, Madison Public School

I am the 4-12 music teacher at Madison Public Schools, facilitating our district's 5-12 bands, 6-12 choirs, 6-8 exploratory music (electronic composition), one-act, musical, and 4-5 general music. I play flute and whatever else Kevin McLouth asks me to play with the NECC College... Read More →

Creative Play and Collaboration in Garageband (NETA 2023) pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Fine Arts, Maker/Makerspace
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and MORE with Wakelet!

Creativity, collaboration, communication and more is all possible with Wakelet! Come join me as we explore over a dozen innovative ways to use Wakelet with your students - all grades, all subjects!

Speakers

Carrie Nielsen

Technology Integration Specialist, Diocese of Lincoln Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Microsoft Tools, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

10:15am CDT

Don't Expect Success- Prepare for It!

Do you have trouble getting projects and supplies funded through your administration and school board? No worries! Join me as I walk you through the steps of preparing a proposal to gain funding.

Speakers

Miguel Guhlin

Director of Prof. Development, TCEA.org

Miguel Guhlin writes about all his experiences. Find his work online at blog.tcea.org, mguhlin.org, and mglead.org/mglead2.org. Some of his favorite topics are based on his experiences as a district technology administrator, regional education specialist, and classroom educator in... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Engage and Empower in ELA: Blended Learning in the English Classroom

Language arts teachers looking to differentiate instruction, engage students with content in a variety of ways, and empower them as active agents can find solutions in blended learning. This session provides an overview of what blended learning is and how it can work in the ELA classroom.

Speakers

Melissa Legate

English Language Arts Teacher, Pierce Public Schools

I'm an eleven-year secondary English teacher at Pierce High School, as well as a member of the Nebraska Writing Project advisory board. My passion is fostering students' college, career, and citizenship readiness.

2023 NETA Presentation pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Language Arts, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

10:15am CDT

Esports & STEM the Lenovo Way!

Discover Lenovo's STEM and Legion computers that gives K-12 customers the opportunity to share or dedicate Lenovo computing for STEM and ESPORTS programs.

Speakers

Computer Hardware Inc.

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.

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Tags Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum, Information Technology (IT), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

How did I not Know That? What's New in Google for Teachers & Students

This session will have all the new additions to Google since we met at the last NETA! You will come away with new enhancements, extensions and add-ons you will be excited to use in your classroom.

Speakers

Jackie Ediger

Director of Professional Learning, ESU9

Ediger new in google png

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight
Tags Classroom Management, Cross Curriculum, Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Immerse Your Students in VR - Go Places You've Never Dreamed You Could

Take your students K-12 on virtual field trips and travel to places you've never dreamed you could with Virtual Reality. Learn about Immersive Training Platforms used in the military, driving and other simulations.

Storytelling and gaming, learn and practice a new language virtually, travel to outer space in the International Space Station. Learn first hand how these virtual experiences can increase classroom participation and motivate your students in the K-12 classroom.

Speakers

Lis Edwards

Director of Curriculum, Prairie STEM

Pam Ingraham

Director of Strategic Partnerships, Prairie STEM

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Integrating 3D Technology Into the K-5 Classroom

Participants will learn various ways to utilize 3D printing and design in all academic areas. Math, reading, science, social studies, and problem solving...the list is endless. Join us as we show you how to redefine learning in the classroom.

Speakers

Dayna Derichs

Teacher Librarian, Wheeler Elementary

Kerri White

Teacher, Wheeler Elementary

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Cross Curriculum, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

READ In Ag Class? Tech Tools for Informational Text in CTE classrooms

CTE teachers - Are you being asked to help students wade through informational text? Does this scare you like it did me? Join me as we tackle how to help our students find the key points in their text. This session will include ready made templates from Canva such as graphic organizers, infographics, and storyboards. Each of these tools allows students to use visualization of what they are reading and identifying the key points to the information. See how to use them in your classroom.

Speakers

Jessalyn Schrock

Agriculture Education Teacher, Shickley Public School

Agriculture Education Teacher at Shickley Public School. Shickley is a small D2 school district in South Central Nebraska. I teach 7th - 12th grade students on a daily basis in classes ranging from Jr. High Agriculture to Introduction to Agriculture Marketing. This wide variety of... Read More →

READ in Ag Class NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Cross Curriculum, Secondary (9th-12th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Sustaining Technology Resources on a Limited Budget

Example school sustainable technology planning processes from small to large school districts will be shared on how to develop, implement, and sustain instructional technology plans. Topics will include planning, resource development and prioritization, and leveraging partnerships. Insights will be shared on how to maximize the resources within their own districts.

Speakers

Diamond Assets - Keith Ryskoski

Client Success Manager, Diamond Assets

Diamond Assets helps schools create sustainable plans that ensure equitable access to technology. Focused on transparent, reliable, and knowledgeable service, our team helps customers plan, get the most value for their current Apple devices, and feel secure that their devices have... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Technology Coordinators: Current Issues Discussion

This is an audience generated discussion with your peers about topics that are currently of concern to Technology Coordinators. Share your problems and we will share our solutions. See what's on the collective minds of Nebraska's Technology Coordinators, because sometimes you don't know in November what will be important in March.

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Lloyd Sommerer

Coordinator of Technology, Lincoln Lutheran

Lloyd Sommerer is a middle/high school teacher who likes math, physics, baseball, programming, building websites, reading books, growing beards, the sauce of the picante and points where these things intersect.

2023 0316 NETA Presentation Current Issues pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Conversation, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Tik Tok Your Way Around Your Classroom!

TikTok is not just for vegging out after your school day, it can also be used for educational purposes. TikTok is not the evil overlord that will rot your brain away. It is a key component in relating to your students and ever furthering your professional development. Join me for seeing ways in which students in my building and my colleagues use TikTok for professional uses and not just personal.

Speakers

Dana Fontaine

Library Media Specialist, Fremont High School

Dana is a 9-12 Librarian in Fremont, NE. She hosts many clubs in the Library, which includes a developing Makerspace. She loves to read. Dana does not believe her job is truly a job because she feels it is much too fun to be a job. She lives with her husband Mike, and a houseful of... Read More →

Tik Tok in the Classroom pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship, Library Media, Multimedia
Grade Level Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

What’s New in Apple Education

Great teachers and powerful technology are a powerful combination. Apple is proud to make products that unleash the potential in every student. Learn about the newest Apple products, tools, and programs for education that will accelerate student success and spark creativity in every learner.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Why Display Size Matters in Today's New Classroom

Display Size Matters! Bigger Brighter Projectors are just as resilient as panels. There is a lot of confusion about “Laser vs Lamp”. Laser means “Lamp-free”, which means no more cost to replace lamps. It also means Bigger, Brighter and Better image quality. Epson Laser projectors are as good if not better than panels in terms of longevity. You can’t go wrong with the Epson brand and our extended warranty is established as an industry standard.

Speakers

Epson America Inc.

Partners, Epson America

A leader in display solutions, Epson continues to drive the future of projection technology with its full suite of laser projectors and displays. Featuring lamp-free, long-life, laser light engines, Epson laser solutions achieve new levels of performance and reliability. Epson’s... Read More →

Garry Green

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Classroom Management, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Multimedia
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Beyond the Flyer: Actionable Ways to Grow your High School CS Program

Computer Science teachers everywhere have an awesome opportunity to work towards growing their CS program. Research tells us that the earlier students take a Computer Science course, the more likely they are to pursue CS after high school. This statistic is even more amplified for girls and underrepresented groups, which means that every CS teacher has the ability to support the movement towards increased diversity in CS Education.

You may have a ton on your plate, but hanging up flyers telling students to take CS isn’t going to cut it; it’s passive, and likely attracts students who know they’re interested. Instead, try active recruiting strategies that are easy to implement, effective, and help to reach students who may not know CS is an option for them… and may not even know your course exists!

In this session, you'll build your own toolkit of active recruiting strategies that are easy to implement, effective, and help you expand your reach. With the right tools, you'll be on your way to growing a CS program in your school with all students represented. Plus, it's more fun - and more effective - than the flyer.

Speakers

Jen Manly

Jen believes that kids deserve to do BIG, meaningful work and that all students are worthy of learning that is fun, challenging, and fulfilling. She is passionate about helping teachers maximize their planning time to make time for what is most important while still providing an incredible... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Ballroom B

Featured

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

How to Leverage Educational Technology as a Learning Strategy

Dr. Michael Hinojosa’s career in public education, from teacher and coach to superintendent/CEO, spans more than four decades. Guided by the firm belief that education and not environment is key to a student’s success, he has led several school districts to improve student achievement.
In this session, Dr. Hinojosa will demonstrate how the boldest school leaders use innovation to power learning and leading, putting in place the right technology infrastructure to produce outstanding results for students in academic and career tech programs.

Speakers

Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership
Tags Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Tech to Serve the World: Tech for Good

Technology is changing the landscape of our society, enhancing different industries, processes, and approaches. The meaningful use of technology is also applied in the education world to serve the community in different ways that were not even possible twenty years ago. In this session, attendees will learn about two projects carried out by the presenters: “Building Smiles” and “Coding Hope”. The presenters will share the way they designed these projects to use technology to enhance their service-learning approach.

Speakers

eTwinz

Alberto and Mario, known as the eTwinz, are award-winning educators and international speakers originally from Spain. The eTwinz have presented at many conferences and events around the world sharing their expertise to help teachers transform their practice. In 2021, The EdTech Magazine... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

"Bee Botting" through the Elementary

Coding was a new concept for our elementary students. Many had never used robots before. Bringing computer science into rural schools is a hot topic right now. Through the use of Bee Bot robots we are able to give our students hands-on tasks to learn coding. Perk, it doesn't need a computer or an Ipad! Learn how teachers in PK-6th grade have used bee bot robots to teach science, math, language arts, and life skills.

Speakers

Katie Lovenburg

Teacher, Heartland Community Schools

Katie Waegli

Teacher, Heartland Community Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Language Arts, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Breakout the Teamwork and Collaboration

Learn how Digital Breakouts and Kit Required Breakouts are used in an Elementary Library setting.

Speakers

Brenna Barney

Media Specialist, Bennington Public Schools

Breakout the Teamwork and Collaboration Poster Session 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Library Media, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Creating Quick and Meaningful Substitute Lesson Plans using Edpuzzle.

Looking for a quick and meaningful lesson for your classroom when you have a substitute teacher? Edpuzzle creates content specific video lessons for all ages. Try the Live Mode feature to increase student engagement in your classroom while providing content specific material in your classroom when you are absent. In this session you will learn how Edpuzzle works and how to incorporate it into your classroom. See the Live Mode feature in action, and how it fosters student engagement.

Speakers

Garrik Judkins

HS Science Teacher, Norris HS

NETA 2023 Edpuzzle pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Classroom Management, Cross Curriculum
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Cross Curricular Technology Project

Two minds are better than one! Discover ways to connect curriculums using a technology project. This project will challenge students to apply skills from one content area to another. We will walk you through our collaboration process, share student examples, and offer you activity templates that you can personalize and incorporate in your own learning space. Come and join the fun!

Speakers

Karli Johnson

Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Fort Calhoun Community Schools

Charlee Potadle

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Developing Digital Designers: Content Creation

Learn how to leverage Class Intercom and Canva to help high school students become the driving force behind a school's social media presence. When we build capacity in our students to see the good around them and give them the tools to share it in an engaging way, the result is a positive school climate and culture that is led by students.

Speakers

Lori Klooz

school librarian/math/technology, Friend Public School

Media Specialist/Math/Technology

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Digital Citizenship, Leadership, Multimedia, Social Networks
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Make My Owl Happy: Using Duolingo to Learn English in Bangladesh

This is a summary of research that aimed to uncover the role of gamification in self-regulated language learning using Duolingo in Bangladesh. Duolingo is one of the most gamified Mobile Aided Language Learning (MALL) applications. In this study we discovered that college students found the app motivating and engaging. In addition the app structure allowed for practice they were not getting in class and reduced the emotional filter that often stops students from learning a new language.

Speakers

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

UNL Tech EDGE Mission To create a generation of teachers who are effective and confident using new technologies to prepare the students of Nebraska to participate and lead in tomorrow’s global society. Necessary technology integration skills suggested by skilled practitioners along... Read More →

Akhter Jahan

Professor of ENglish, East West University Bangladesh

Tamanna Kabir

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Site Poster pptx

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Higher Education, Multimedia, World Languages
Grade Level Higher Education
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Nearpod: Work Smarter not Harder in Elementary Classrooms

Stuck on level 1 of Nearpod? Struggling to keep students engaged with a new curriculum such as CKLA? Come learn about the use of Nearpod at Crete Intermediate School while implementing CKLA as a reading curriculum. Learn how Nearpod can help increase engagement in the classroom and take students learning to the next level!

Speakers

Tristin Smith

4th Grade Teacher, Crete Intermediate School

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Language Arts
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Puedo ensenar!

In this session, educators will learn about the valuable tech tools and resources that are available to help their students learn a second or third language. A variety of tools will be reviewed before participants will be given time to (1) experiment with the tools and (2) collaborate on what they can integrate and share their own experiences and tools.

Speakers

Matthew Jones

Teacher, St. Cecilia Cathedral School

Erin McDonnell-Jones

Associate Professor, Bellevue University

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Tags Conversation, Middle Grades (6th-8th), World Languages
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Relaunching with the K-12 Technology Scope & Sequence

Looking to add a more structured K-6 computer program in your school? This session will show you how Shell Creek and Platte Center Elementary Schools adjusted their essential standards for K-6 computer classes using the K-12 Technology Scope & Sequence.

Speakers

Mary Hruska

K-6 Computer Teacher, Lakeview Community Schools

K-6 computer class

Relaunching with the K 12 Tech Scope & Sequence NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Digital Citizenship, Google Tools, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Robot Olympics

Challenge your elementary students by combining computer science with Olympic events using Dash, Sphero, and Ozobots.

Speakers

Chandra Kosmicki

Integration Specialist, Grand Island Public Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Maker/Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

SEL Zones of Regulation: Collecting and Using Data with Google Forms

This presentation will show how a simple Google Form can be used to help students identify their "Zone" at the beginning of each day. This information can be used daily to help educators gauge the mood of their room and make adaptations as needed. With the use of an add-on, individual student responses can be tracked over time to use to identify possible changes in student behavior and engagement.

Speakers

Renee Palumbo

Kindergarten Teacher, Anderson Grove Elementary

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Classroom Management, Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Students and Real World Data

Data! How do we as teacher hook the students with data? Students do not always know how to get data or what to do with it next. That is were pocket lab comes in with each sensor that can monitor and measure over 20 types of data IN REAL TIME and allows for immediate feedback. The only limit is time.

Speakers

Cory Degnan

8th Grade Physical Science, McCook Public Schools

Students and Real World Data pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Emerging Technology, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Science, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

The Cougar Talk - Daily Announcement Talk Show

Every morning the elementary students at Sandy Creek watch “The Cougar Talk” which is produced by 5th grade students. Learn how Sandy Creek students are creating this morning talk show and leave with some great ideas. Students will be present to give the run-down on the process.

Speakers

Krista Calderon

Technology Integration Specialist, Sandy Creek

I've taught kindergarten and first grade prior to becoming Sandy Creek's Technology Integration Specialist. I teach Computer Science classes to K-5 students every week along with handling online accounts. I've been in education for 13 years and love working with technology. I received... Read More →

NETA 2023 Links pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Conversation, Creating, Multimedia, Video Editing
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

The Google Drive Edit

Learn my top tips and tricks to organize your Google Drive to access documents, slides, etc. faster from past, present, and for the future.

Speakers

Hanna Borgmann

5th Grade Teacher, Norris School District 160

I am currently a 5th-grade ELA teacher. I have been teaching for 6 years; 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and now 5th.I enjoy finding new innovative ways to improve productivity for myself, co-workers, and students. Keeping students engaged and excited about learning is vital to their succ... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Google Spotlight
Tags Assistive Technology, Google Tools, Staff Development, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Building Literacy Skills for Early Learners with iPad

Teaching and learning has shifted in a variety of unimaginable ways, and technology is at the center of the shift - even for our younger learners. We also know teaching students to read is hard, join Apple to look at some ways technology can help.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Building SEL Skills to Improve Student Collaboration

In a learning-centered classroom, collaboration is a must. However, moments of student collaboration can quickly become off-task or feel lackluster and forced. By building students' social-emotional skills, teachers can create collaborative moments that focus on each student's individual needs, advance course objectives, and create a safe, fun classroom environment. Teachers will participate in collaborative moments to learn and name strategies to transfer to their classrooms.

Speakers

Rachel Jank

Academic Specialist, Doane University

Collaborative Classrooms pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Conversation, Creating, Cross Curriculum
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Civil Discourse in a Digital World

Children need moderated spaces to practice interacting with civility online. Join us as we prepare educators to utilize technology to help students communicate with respect and empathy. We’ll share best practices that empower you to turn on those communication settings in edtech tools such as Flip and Seesaw.

Speakers

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 →

Melissa Zeiszler

Dean of STEAM, Kennedy Elementary

Civil Discourse in a Digital World NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Conversation, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Cyber-Insurance in an Evolving Threat Landscape for Education

The increasing attempt and execution of ransomware, breaches, and exploitation of sensitive data is continuing to drive up costs and requirements when it comes Cyber Liability Insurance.
Join the Fortinet team as we review the history, the current landscape and help breakdown the requirements for you to be able to meet and exceed them for your organization’s success.

Speakers

Mike Lauer

Programs Director, SLED Capture, Fortinet

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Information Technology (IT), Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Ditch that Doc Cam: Digital Note-Taking Tips Featuring OneNote

Learn about how digital note-taking can be used for both lesson planning and information dissemination, thus eliminating the need for document cameras. Participants will review features of Microsoft OneNote but also will discover different transferrable planning tips for those on different platforms.

Speakers

Erin Solheim

Instructional Technology Trainer, Omaha Public Schools

Erin is a certified technology trainer with Omaha Public Schools. She is a Common Sense Media certified educator and a MinecraftEDU teacher. Graduated with a Masters in Instructional Technology in May of 2019. Happy to share alongside others and learn!

Ditch that Doc Cam pptx

Ditch that Doc Cam pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Creating, Cross Curriculum, Microsoft Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Everyone Can Create (for iPad) and Universal Design for Learning

Everyone Can Create is a resource that can be used by educators to support learning in the classroom. Because it encourages students to use their own talents and provides a fun way to use technology, students who may not complete other assignments or struggle with “regular” classwork, may be more willing and able to use these projects to demonstrate their learning. Using these tools will help allow all students to demonstrate their ability to learn and function in a technological society.

Speakers

Cory McCune

School Librarian, Omaha Burke High School

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Apple Tools, Creating, Multimedia, Video Editing
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

How to Save Money and Order Using the ESUCC and Journeyed

This session will example the contract in place with Journeyed and the ESUCC. Come learn how to save money on technology including Adobe and Microsoft. See how to order online using our catalog created for K12 schools in Nebraska.

Speakers

Journeyed - Christine McConnell

Senior Account Executive, Journeyed

Our belief is that technology should be made accessible to all schools, educators and students regardless of budget, academic pursuit or location. We connect the education industry with the latest technology, by combining an ever growing array of popular technology brand relationships... Read More →

Marcy Rodriguez

Director of Sales, Journeyed

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Implementing Computer Science and Technology Activities

Explore ways to incorporate computer science and technology into your classroom and content. Computer science and technology engages students in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Come ready to experience some hands-on activities and also explore a variety of resources ready to for your use and exploration.

Speakers

Darci Karr

Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Hastings College

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Cross Curriculum
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Learning by Doing- Creating a School Store

This session we will share how we created a work based experience course by opening up our own school store, The Tiger Den. We will explain how our students have learned about marketing, graphics, finance and production. We will share how we have used our laser engraver and screen printer to make items such as shirts, tumblers, coasters and so much more. Our students gained valuable customer service skills while designing all of the merchandise that we sell. We will share our experiences.

Speakers

Lisa Bohaty

K-12 Tech Integration Specialist, East Butler Public Schools

I am a 7-12 Computer science teacher and K-12 Tech Integration specialist. I love leading other about how to use technology to enhance learning. I am a NETA board member.

Sandy Bongers

FSC teacher, East Butler Public Schools

Jenny Kocian

Ag instructor, East Butler

Chris Palensky

Advisor, East Butler High - Brainard, NE

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Business, Creating, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

Make Course Design Simple

Designing professional learning courses for adult learners? Then avoid the temptation to apply out-dated instructional design methods to new courses. In this session, I'll share with you how to design online, self-paced courses. You will also see how online course design gets planned and implemented via learning management systems. You will walk away with the template for online courses, how to embed self-assessments.

Speakers

Miguel Guhlin

Director of Prof. Development, TCEA.org

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Tags Creating, Distance/Online Learning, Staff Development
Grade Level Higher Education
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Proofpoint, Duo and CyberSecurity Services from ESUCC

This session will go over the current ESUCC-orchestrated group buy of Duo Security, Proofpoint Awareness and Training Platform, and other upcoming CyberSecurity tools and initiatives. Participants can expect to see a working demonstration of each of these services, receive information on how to participate in these group buys, instructions on using these services, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers

Scott Isaacson

Technology Director, ESUCC

Scott Isaacson has worked in technology for more than 30 years, serving in technology leadership at 3 Nebraska ESUs, 1 school district and since 2013 at the ESU Coordinating Council. He is passionate about improving education technology infrastructure, high-quality software and data... Read More →

Andy Boell

Technology Analyst, Northeast Nebraska Network Consortium

I have been a Technology Analyst with the NNNC since 2015. My job duties involve network security, distance learning and single sign on for the 85 school districts in my service area. I have orchestrated group purchasing deals with PRTG, dmarcian and ClassLink. I am formally the... Read More →

Proofpoint, Duo and Cybersecurity Services from ESUCC pdf

Proofpoint, Duo and Cybersecurity Services from ESUCC pptx

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Advanced

11:15am CDT

Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

This presentation showcases strategies for students to collaborate with each other and for teachers to collaborate within their community.

Speakers

Sara Newman

Instructional Technology Coach, Omaha Public Schools, Norris

Jenni Sherrill

Instructional Technology Coach, Omaha Public Schools, R.M. Marrs

I am an Instructional Technology Coach in Omaha, NE. I started my educational journey in Omaha Public Schools as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher. I taught 7th grade Social Studies for 14 years before becoming a technology coach at R.M. Marrs Magnet Center. I am currently in a 6th-8th... Read More →

NETA 23 Stop, Collaborate and Listen! pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Apple Tools, Leadership, Microsoft Tools, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Student Leaders Drive Social Media Communication in Their School

Students will share their experiences in building campaigns and contests to increase engagement on their school district’s social media platforms. By empowering followers to think, feel, and act, students have developed their leadership skills and created a sustainable network of content creators.

Speakers

Dr. 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 →

2023.3.16 NETA Presentation w Students pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Digital Citizenship
Tags Digital Citizenship, Multimedia, Social Networks
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Telling the Whole Story: NDE's Partnership with the Smithsonian

Learn about the recent collaboration between Nebraska PK-12 educators and Smithsonian museum educators. Discover inquiry-based lessons designed to incorporate multiculturalism, civics, and socio-emotional learning while utilizing the amazing digitized artifacts from the Smithsonian. Build your students' knowledge construction, historical inquiry, and research skills, including the use of primary sources representing multiple perspectives. Receive tools, links, tips, and ready-to-use lessons!

Speakers

Holly Corcoran

3rd grade teacher, Lewis and Clark Elementary - South Sioux City

Christin Senechal

4th grade teacher, Concordia Academy - Omaha

I love learning! One of my favorite things about being a teacher is that there are always new things that I get to learn, too. I have enjoyed attending NETA multiple times, and I look forward to gaining new resources to use with my students.

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Fine Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level Elementary, All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

The D%*& Word of PLCs #buzzkill

Data with a side of more data....recipe for awesomeness right? The second question of PLCs, "How will we know they are learning?" can yield a hot mess of data. This session will give you superpowers to manipulate data within Google Sheets. Never used Sheets or formulas--no problem. Our journey will begin with some basic tips and tricks and move to the power of formulas that are sure to change your mind about that D%*& word. By the end of this hands-on session you will be a PLC superstar.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Andrew Fenstermaker currently serves as the Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Iowa City School District. Even though he is short on hair, he is full of creative ways to inspire and build the capacity of others with innovative practices that leverage the 4Cs and empower... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

11:15am CDT

What Keeps You up at Night?

With an ever changing AV landscape of devices, security, end point protection, software etc, the demand on the technology team is more than it's ever been. Come and join in an active discussion on what issues, challenges you are facing. Learn how other schools may have approached and how KCAV-Omaha may be able to support you in your endeavors. We'll explore common issues we see but also have an open floor for any hot topics we may all be facing.

Speakers

Jason Foster

Educational Consultant, KCAV-Omaha

KCAV - Dustin Frank

Educational Consultant, KCAV

For 70 years, KCAV has offered innovative audiovisual solutions throughout the Midwest. While technology has definitely changed since 1953, our commitment to the customer has not. We still serve business, education, government and religious markets with audiovisual sales, design... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

What's Professional Learning Got to Do With It?

Learning Forward develops Standards for Professional Learning so that educators around the world have the latest knowledge and insights to design, implement, and sustain high quality professional learning. Educators advance transformation in schools, systems, and organizations when they leverage standards to create environments in which educators and students alike have equitable access to learning that responds to the demands of an ever-changing world.

Speakers

Dawn Ferreyra

Professional Learning Consultant, ESU #3

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Three Keys to a 40-Hour Teacher Workweek

If the 2021-2022 school year taught us anything, it's that teachers need their time back. Following this session, teachers will leave with a plan to increase their efficiency without compromising their effectiveness as an educator.

In this interactive session, teachers will explore three keys to navigating the unique challenges of teaching in order to maximize both their effectiveness and efficiency: setting boundaries, creating systems for both students and themselves, and leveraging their strengths to maximize their impact. With a focus on actionable strategies, teachers will explore ways to streamline both their class processes and workload to help them feel good about working their contract hours... making time for the things that are most important to them.

Speakers

Jen Manly

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom B

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Your Journey Starts Today: From Passive to Active Learning

Were you wondering how to apply an active learning approach in your classroom? Join us to learn how to create engaging activities where students are the center of the learning. In this session, we will share the steps to undertake a total pedagogy transformation from passive to active learning. In this approach, the teacher is a mere facilitator of the learning, and the student is the one who wonders, creates and explores using the knowledge and the skills that are developed thanks to the teacher guidance.

Speakers

eTwinz

Thursday March 16, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Charting the Course with uBEATS

We will explore how students are “Charting their Course” through the UNMC and UNO Building Excellence in Academics Through Stem (uBeats) health science curriculum. We will discuss the need for the program (statewide and nationally), see examples of the uBeats modules and teacher guides, and discuss the expectant outcome for users. This session is for a “deep sea” dive into an online science curriculum program like uBeats.

Speakers

Zuzi Sulcova

uBEATS Instructional Technologist, UNMC

Deanna Ingram

Curriculum Specialist, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hello CTE Community! I am honored to be speaking on behalf of the uBEATS program at this year's conference. Prior to my current role at UNMC, I was a classroom teacher with Omaha Public Schools for 9 years. I taught everything from Elementary to High School. I will always be a teacher... Read More →

Charting the Course with uBEATS pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Distance/Online Learning, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Science, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Computer Science Mentorships in Iowa

Iowa's Computer Science is Elementary Project has been extended into a mentorship program to assist school districts in planning and implementing computer science plans to meet Iowa's CS legislative requirements.

Speakers

Mary Trent

Erin Chute

CSE Mentoring 1 pager gdoc

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Demonstration on Collaborative Augmented Reality

Augmented reality has shown great potential to enhance the engagement and improve learning outcomes for students. It allows participants to interact with both physical and digital world in hybrid manner. In our poster session, we will introduce the state-of-the-art AR in cutting-edge research activities. We will demonstrate multi-user AR with collaborative interaction and further envision how multi-user AR will reform the next-generation teaching, learning and education.

Speakers

Qiang Liu

Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

NETA Qiang UNL.pptx pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Higher Education
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Science, Emerging Technology
Grade Level Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience Advanced

12:15pm CDT

Grand Slam Novel Projects

Creativity hit a wall? Now novel projects will be quick, individualized, and efficient. These resources are designed to make book projects in your classroom easier. Included are ready-to-print activities and digital templates.

Speakers

Joanna Carver

Alyssa VanWesten

5th-6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, McCool Junction Public School

Copy of Grand Slam Novel Projects pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Language Arts, Library Media
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Novice

12:15pm CDT

Guidelines to Teaching the Holocaust

Teaching about historical events responsibility requires a high level of sensitivity and awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. Teaching about the Holocaust is no exception. The Museum guidelines provide scaffolding for teaching about the Holocaust and reflect approaches appropriate for respectful teaching in general.

Speakers

Trysta Asche

Secondary English-Language Arts Instructor, Loup City Public Schools

NETA 2023 T.Asche Foundational Resources Presentation pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Secondary (9th-12th), Social Studies
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

I Heart Turnitin.com

Turnitin.com is a paid program that helps educators identify plagiarism in student work. This program will identify grammatical errors with a click of a button, and compares students submitted work to internet sources, turnitin paper database, and peer papers. This makes checking for plagiarism exceptionally easy. It can also be used as a teaching tool, when teaching students about citations, paraphrasing, and paragraph structure. The highlighting of text makes it very visual for students.

Speakers

Amy McHenry

ELA Teacher, Conestoga High School

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Assessment, Language Arts, Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Impact of the Pandemic on Computer Science Education

In this session we present the impact of the pandemic on Computer Science Education across the K12 Grade range. We present the lingering effects of the pandemic on rural and urban/suburban schools. We will finish with suggestions for ways to improve outcomes in view of the new graduation requirement.

Speakers

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Dwight Miller

CSE Graduate Research Assitant, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Higher Education
Tags Computer Science, Higher Education, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Implementing GEER Grant Robotics - Grades 7-12

Many schools were able to take advantage of the simple GEER Grant robotics offer - now we have access to materials and licenses for cutting edge computer science curriculum. Come explore some of the Pitsco Tetrix robots and Virtual online offerings. If the devices have been delivered, hopefully hands on practice will be included!

Speakers

Darci Lindgren

Secretary/Technology Coordinator, NETA/Holy Family School

Hi, I’m Mrs Lindgren. I’ve been working at Holy Family since 2001, and really enjoy rebuilding computers for our students and faculty to use. Teaching internet safety is one of my passions.

Pitsco Robotics Grant pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Featured Speaker
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Let's Jam! IXL Style

Show how to use IXL, specifically in math, using gradual release of responsibility. How to use it as group in GroupJam, how students can do it on their own with specific feedback, and how it can be used in a quiz format.

Speakers

Sarah DeWispelare

JH Math Teacher, Conestoga Jr./Sr. High School

Let’s Jam! NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Cross Curriculum, Math
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Maximize Community Engagement with Your Digital Marquee

Interactive Screens and digital screens in your lunchrooms and commons areas are becoming more and more popular. Do you know how to get the most from your advertisements? Do you let your students share in the planning and presentation of your screens? Join me to learn more.

Speakers

Lisa Kanode

K-12 Art Teacher, Exeter-Milligan

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Digital Citizenship
Tags Conversation, Creating, Digital Citizenship, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Khrystyne Elsberry

Teacher, Friend Public School

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Ramp Up Your Read Alouds with Novel Effect

Are you ready to take your read alouds to the next level? Engage your students with Novel Effect and utilize the activities available with many of the books!

Speakers

Tina Rowland

Elementary Librarian, Norris Elementary School - Norris 160

Ramp Up Your Read Alouds with Novel Effect NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Novice

12:15pm CDT

Robots Galore!

Need to test out a few robots before taking the leap purchasing one from the eyes of an elementary student? Come and test your skills with some of the robots used at Sandy Creek Elementary for teaching Computer Science. Elementary students will be available to help assist with any questions you may have and give examples of how to incorporate using robots in the classroom.

Speakers

Krista Calderon

Technology Integration Specialist, Sandy Creek

NETA 2023 Links pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Sphero Ambassadors: Building Leaders and Expanding Possibilities

Come see how to grow STEM ambassadors and expand learning possibilities within your building or district in this interactive session. Students and teachers will explain the foundations of a STEM ambassador program designed to build leaders within your own community. STEM ambassador students will lead interactive demonstrations highlighting their uniquely designed Sphero activities that can be used across a variety of elementary grade levels.

Speakers

Rena Sharp

5th Grade Teacher, Birchcrest Elementary

Jessica Weber

Instructional Coach, Birchcrest Elementary - BPS

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space

Show and Share Poster Session (30 minutes

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

A Clever Way to Integrate Real World Skills Across Your District

What does financial education look like in 4th grade? How can a middle school English class incorporate career readiness? What about accounting topics in high school? Diane Reiners from Millard Public Schools and Jacky Marino with EVERFI will share how they collaborate and how other educators and district admin can embed real-world instruction across their district.

Speakers

Jacky Marino

Education Services Specialist, EVERFI Inc

Jacky Marino is an implementation specialist for EVERFI based in Omaha, NE. She grew up on Amelia Island, FL, and graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Theater and Communications. Her passion for performing initially landed her in Omaha working as a teaching artist... Read More →

Diane Reiners

Curriculum and Instruction Facilitator, Millard

EVERFI & District Implementation pptx

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Canva Docs: Should You Make the Switch?

Why use the new Canva Docs? What makes it different from or better than Google Docs? Let’s explore some of the features of the new Canva Docs and learn what makes it so unique and innovative, and how we can use it in the classroom.

Speakers

Adam Kranz

Teacher, 6th Grade Social Studies, Norris Middle School

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th), Social Studies
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

12:15pm CDT

Create Your Own Customizable Digital Teacher Planner

Paper planners are great but usually lack customization. Bullet journaling is an organizational planning trend which focuses on user-designed creation. Drawing inspiration from this trend can change the way you think of lesson planning. You can use Slides, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Apple apps to create your own #bujo digital planner. Join this session to find out more!

Speakers

Erin Solheim

Instructional Technology Trainer, Omaha Public Schools

Create Your Own Customizable Teacher Planner pptx

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom B

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

12:15pm CDT

e-hallpass - Digital Hall Pass for the Future

A cloud-based contactless digital hall pass system that includes social distancing tools and has features that help limit mischief, meetups, vaping, vandalism, and much more.

Speakers

Michael Wright

Strategic Relationship Manager, Securly

Securly is the only student safety and wellness platform purpose-built for K-12. By providing school web filtering, student wellness monitoring, classroom management, parent engagement, digital hall pass, and edtech support solutions, Securly gives district and school leaders, student... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Classroom Management, Digital Citizenship
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Free Computer Science Curriculum for Teachers

In this session, you’ll discover how to leverage the comprehensive online CodeHS LMS to ensure that every student has access to over 100 high-quality CodeHS computer science and programming courses, no matter the learning environment. All of the CodeHS 6-12 curriculum is free! Session topics will include more. You will leave this session with engaging CS curriculum and resources to use with your classes this year and beyond!

Speakers

Lori Goldade

Senior Professional Development Specialist, CodeHS

Prior to coming to CodeHS as a Professional Development Specialist, Lori spent 20 years as a District technology director and high school computer science teacher in a rural K12 district and has also been an EdTech consultant in South Dakota. Lori has presented on numerous topics... Read More →

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools

Kimberly received her Bachelor in Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), her Masters in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Music and Technology from UNO, her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane University, and her Masters in Computer... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Google Sites can be Used for That?

In this session, attendees will see how Google Sites can be used to create homepages for early elementary grades, to create a homepage to store all of a teacher's links, to display photos on TVs during sporting events, to display announcements on TVs in commons areas, to display concession stand prices and more! Attendees will leave with a great start on building their own Google Site.

Speakers

James Reed

Technology Integration Specialist, Holdrege Public Schools

James is a former head football coach and social studies teacher with a passion for teaching with technology. He is currently the technology integration specialist at Holdrege Public Schools. He loves to share engaging technology with students and teachers. He is a Nearpod PioNear... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Google Tools, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

It’s a Mac. Work Smarter. Play Harder. Go Further.

Incredible power. Incredibly simple. Discover built-in features on the Mac that will help you create lessons that impact literacy, stay organized, maximize productivity, and more.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Making (Safer) Digital Learning (Less) Work

The new education environment demands that students can access learning from anywhere and that schools can measure and understand engagement at every level. We will talk about critical tools districts need to overcome safety concerns, digital learning challenges, and relief from manual, scripted tasks. This discussion is aimed at curriculum and technology leaders, and those who live in both worlds. Areas of discussion: Robust MFA, Automated Identity Management, Rostering Options, and Analytics.

Speakers

Anu Jokinen

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink

ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Distance/Online Learning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

PD on the Pot: Meet Your Learners Wherever They Find Themselves

Professional development can be tricky for busy educators. Meet your learners wherever they find themselves by flipping the learning environment. This session will focus on how instructional coaches, tech coaches, and administrators can leverage online tools to meet the learning needs of busy teachers and make in-person meetings more purposeful.

Speakers

Gretchen Kalkowski

Professional Development Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Jenna Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Hello! My name is Jenna Reeh. I'm the Instructional Technology Facilitator for Papillion La Vista Community School District and Past President of NETA. As a former media specialist I love chatting about new books but also podcasts and new techie tools to try. I love learning and sharing... Read More →

PD on the Pot pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cross Curriculum, Leadership, Staff Development, Video Editing
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Podcasting 101 - It's Easier than You Think!

We know that students do their best work when it gets shared with a broad audience. One way to give students an authentic and diverse audience using accessible tools is through podcasting. In this session, we'll talk about some of the benefits of podcasting, and how teachers can incorporate this powerful learning tool into their classrooms for little to no cost using tools you already have.

Speakers

Jason Schmidt

Executive Director, Wisconsin Virtual School/CESA 9

I have the privilege to serve the schools of Wisconsin as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Virtual School. In this role, I hope to promote access to high-quality, affordable online instruction for K-12 students in our state. Talk to me about online and blended learning, statewide... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Preparing Students for a Creative Media World

Video scoreboards, live streaming and social media updates are becoming more valued and expected from the public and administration, but in many cases the money for a full time position to create content for that hasn't followed. How can we utilize talented students and help them build a portfolio for fun or a life after high school? This session will encourage crowd sourcing of ideas to show that there are a wide range of ways to accomplish this based off your school reality.

Speakers

Josh Allen

Technology Integration Specialist, Lewis Central

Technology Integration Specialist for Lewis Central CSD, Google for Education Certified Trainer.

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Conversation, Emerging Technology, Multimedia, Video Editing
Grade Level Higher Education
Target Audience Intermediate

12:15pm CDT

Project Based Learning in Elementary Classrooms

When teachers create project-based learning experiences, each piece of that project represents a significant learning experience. In this course we will describe how we’ve used technology to manage those pieces, and to integrate the parts of the project together into a presentation for an audience. Examples kindergarten to fifth grade will be shared.

Speakers

Isaac Piper

Instructor of Technology Experiences, AIM Institute's Brain Exchange

Melissa Zeiszler

Dean of STEAM, Kennedy Elementary

All About Me Revised 2 pages

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Apple Tools, Assessment, Creating, Multimedia
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Rotate and Securely Store Privileged Account Passwords

When EPS needed a solution to rotate passwords for privileged accounts and most solutions were not affordable, they set out to build their own and storing them to a previously deployed password manager solution.

Speakers

Jason Harris

Systems Coordinator, Elkhorn Public Schools

Jason has been fixing computers since he was in middle school. He has worked in technology at the Higher Ed and K-12 levels along with a few private-sector stops along the way.

NETA 2023 Password Rotation pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Science of Reading: Tying It All Together

The Science of Reading represents research that explains how various strands are woven together through the cognitive and neural pathways of reading. This session will focus on an introduction to the science of reading of the PK-12 learner. We will explore the six essential elements of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing), and look at effective instructional practices that support literacy development across the ages.

Speakers

Cheryl Couch

Director of Masters of Arts in Education, York University

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Language Arts, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, Higher Education
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Taking Canvas to the Next Level

So you know how to do the things you *have* to do on Canvas, but we're going to make Canvas do what *you* want and need it to do!

Speakers

Elizabeth Lafleur

High School English Teacher, Oakland-Craig Public Schools

I've been teaching for over 15 years and I've been using Canvas for more than half of those--or something like it (any MyBigCampus fans out there?). In that time I've gone from meh to necessity. I can't wait to share the tips you didn't even know you didn't know (or at least that's... Read More →

Lafleur 2023 NETA pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Apple Tools, Creating, Distance/Online Learning, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Teaching Tools/Websites to Use On Your Interactive Touchscreen Board

Interactive boards are utilized in more and more classrooms everyday. However, they are more than just a whiteboard or display.. there are many websites and tools that can aid your teaching. In this session, Pine Cove will go over our recommended websites and tools chosen by educational professionals.

Speakers

Kyle Thompson

Account Executive, Pine Cove Consulting

I grew up in Utah, born and raised. I have a wonderful family - soon to be a family of 6. I hold two degrees, an English BA and MBA. I love to learn new things, new technologies, and how they can help people in a variety of ways. I absolutely love basketball and football - both watching... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Classroom Management, Creating, Staff Development, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Tools for Activating STEM Teaching with the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This session provides a hands-on approach for educators to enhance their STEM teaching skills by integrating problem-solving through the design process in their lessons. Attendees will explore new methods to support STEM education across all grade levels using emerging technologies and project-based learning (PBL). The session will also discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to empower STEM teaching.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. Using action research methodology, his work helps school leaders and teachers reach their unique success paths to innovation in school leadership, tiered instruction, project-based learning, computer science and STEM education, and social... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
216

Featured

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Why the Best and Boldest School Leaders are Fierce Community Advocates

Speakers

Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Thursday March 16, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership
Tags Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:00pm CDT

Dig Cit Symposium (Separate Registration Required)

How many conferences have you attended with a bunch of great ideas, but no time to plan or implement them? This interactive workshop is designed for administrators to attend with a +1 or +2 with your edtech coach or library media specialist as an opportunity to dive deep into the six pillars of Digital Citizenship.

Discover innovative ways to infuse how to be alert, balanced, engaged, informed, inclusive, and ultimately how to be creative problem solvers: IMPACTORS in local, global, and digital communities. During this workshop, you will learn how to incorporate these skills and concepts into your current K-12 curriculum to empower students in their navigation, consumption, and creation of their current world.

BONUS: In this workshop, you will leave with more knowledge and resources relating to information literacy and digital citizenship, which are topics included in the new Computer Science and Technology Education Act (LB 1112) in the state of Nebraska (2024-2025).

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 →

Marialice Curran

Digital Citizenship Symposium

Internationally recognized as a digital citizenship pioneer, Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is a community artichect, author, consultant, and speaker who is the global connector behind the Digital Citizenship Institute, Digital Citizenship Summit, and DigCitKids. Committed to Human-Centered Design, Dr. Curran leads by hand, heart, and mind as she models how to make a positive impact in local, global, and digital communities. Dr. Curran has served as an associate professor, a middle school principal, and... Read More →

Stephanie Dannehl

High Ability Learners Instructor, ESU 11

Stephanie Dannehl is a High Ability Instructor for ESU11. She works with gifted students in 13 area school districts. Previously, she was the school librarian and tech integration specialist for the Bertrand Community School District. In this position, she taught K-6 library... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
215

Digital Citizenship Symposium

1:15pm CDT

30 Tips and Tricks for Teachers

At Apple, we believe that great technology in the hands of many can change the world. And that begins with empowering every student with great learning experiences that are connected, collaborative, creative, and personal. We see these principles in today’s world, the workplace, and the most innovative schools.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

6 Inclusive Learning EdTech Strategies for Core Instruction

Designing an inclusive learning experience with the student at the center is possible! Using the book, "Inclusive Learning 365" as our guide, we will give you six authentically inclusive strategies to get you started. Our classroom examples focus on how we leveraged edtech to provide multiple multiple means of representation, engagement, and action/expression to our universally designed Tier 1 core instruction. Take one strategy, tweak it, use it, reflect on its impact, and then try another!

Speakers

Eileen Barks

Teaching and Learning Specialist, ESU 2

Eileen Heller

Education Consultant, ESU 3

Rena Sharp

5th Grade Teacher, Birchcrest Elementary

NETA 23 6 Inclusive Learning Strategies for Core Instruction pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Artistic Door to Project Based Learning: The Creative Research Stages

The creative research stages supported by creative thinking journals is an artistic way to engage students in project based-learning that emphasizes student choice and voice. In this session we will provide a short introduction to the stages and show participants how the Creative Thinking Journals can operate in their classrooms as part of project based learning. Through this process the arts can become the language that helps students stay engaged and make sense of what they learn.

Speakers

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Kimberley D'Adamo

Lecturer, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Jessica Davis

Art and Music Teacher, Nelson Mandela Elementary

Lorinda Rice

Art Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Fine Arts, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Higher Education
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Creative & Confident Coding for Grades PK-2

Some of the best apps both paid and free to teach coding to kids in grades PK-2.

Speakers

Krista Luedtke

Preschool Assistant, Jamie's Kids

Mitzi Luedtke

Technology Coordinator/Tech Teacher, Humphrey Public Schools

2023 NETA Creative & Confident Coding for Grades PK 2 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Emerging Technology, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

District Wide Personalized Learning

Learn how Papillion La Vista Community Schools has created a system where all certified staff members have the freedom to select their own professional learning opportunities. With growth as the heart, learn how the system works, the tools that have been essential to its success, and the sessions have made an impact on PLCS’s educators.

Speakers

Gretchen Kalkowski

Professional Development Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Shureen Seery

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Papillion La Vista Community

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Filtering, Student Safety, Classroom Management + Parent App

It’s time to go beyond the Filter and take a holistic approach to Filtering, Student Safety, and Classroom Management. Linewize has become the fastest growing cyber-safety platform within K12, serving schools by providing an elite cloud filtering experience, saving lives with the most comprehensive student safety monitoring, and enabling engagement in the classroom for teachers. Come see our NEW parent app!

Speakers

Jay Patrick

Territory Director, Linewize

I help K-12 school districts optimize technology to keep kids safe. Linewize combines world leading technology with world leaders in online safety education, IT administration, teaching and student safeguarding. Our aim is to help schools, students and families develop better digital... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Assistive Technology, Classroom Management, Information Technology (IT), Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Google Smackdown

Jump into this session as NETA board members lay the smackdown with their favorite Google hacks, tips, and tricks. Our board panel consists of a K-5 HAL instructor, high school teacher, instructional coach, and technology project facilitator (tech integration/Google Admin). This crew will leave you thirsty for more as they bring their A game to the Google ring and battle for tech glory!

Speakers

Matt Moore

Crystal Ernst

Abby Fitzgerald

Kayla Pitt

Copy of Google Smackdown 2023 NETA pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight
Tags Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Increase Engagement with EduProtocols Lesson Frames

EduProtocols present a quick, but REAL shift in thinking and presentation that will allow YOU to incorporate 21st century skills and multi-modal learning into YOUR classroom...TOMORROW! Take old, stale content, handouts, videos, lectures, and projects. THEN, give them a 21st-century spin! EduProtocols will enhance your 1-to-1 classroom on DAY ONE! Increase student learning and engagement with tips and templates from a REAL middle school teacher using these with REAL middle school students.

Speakers

Mike Krambeck

Teacher: 8th Grade U.S. History, Bennington South Middle School

PRESENTATION Engaging with EduProtocols NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Google Tools, Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Keep Your Apples Shining

Timing is everything. Did you know that depending upon when you refresh your Apple fleet, you may receive up to 30% of their original value? Learn about refresh timelines, strategies, and tools available to support multi-year technology planning. We will share lessons learned from others for you to use as you craft your refresh story.

Speakers

Diamond Assets - Keith Ryskoski

Client Success Manager, Diamond Assets

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Conversation, Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

One Small Step for Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity can be overwhelming, but the journey to a more secure system begins with the first step. There are things all of us can do to make ourselves and our systems more secure. Last year ESU #3 asked districts what was most important to each of them in terms of cybersecurity and then each district was asked to rank those items. This session will dive into that list and the work that is being done with districts to mitigate possible threats.

Speakers

Shawn Hammons

Cybersecurity Manager, ESU #3

Bill Pulte

CIO, ESU 3

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Conversation, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Peer Feedback, Wine Tasting, and Effective Formative Assessment

In this interactive session, you'll learn about a new peer feedback strategy & how to implement it to improve formative assessment in almost any curriculum. Using GSuite tools & a free tool called Short Answer, we’ll try out 3 formative assessment activities & brainstorm how to apply them in your classroom. In the process, we’ll learn how the same psychological principles underlying a wine tasting (!?) can improve learning, increase engagement, and develop important SEL skills.

Speakers

Adam Sparks

Teacher and Founder at Short Answer, Short Answer

I was a high school social studies and English teacher for the last 7 years in Nebraska (Louisville, Milford), China, and Chicago. I also worked part-time for the Papillion-Lavista Community Schools tech department during their 1-1 role out. I recently completed my master's degree... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Assessment, Emerging Technology, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Respecting Our Origins in Technology through Education in Agriculture

"ROOTED in Ag" allows youth to explore agri-science through a historical lens to see the development of technology in agriculture while making connections to local cultural practices. The technology-focused learning experiences provide youth with understanding of precision agriculture and the technology of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), automation, robotics, gene editing, data science, and virtual reality (VR). The STEM learning experiences are delivered within the context of food systems.

Speakers

Sarah Paisley

Extension Educator, Nebraska Educator

Brandy VanDeWalle

Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension

Brandy VanDeWalle started her Nebraska Extension career in 2005. Located in Fillmore County, she started as a crops educator reaching farmers through irrigation and risk management programming. With her teaching experience in agriculture education, she transitioned to an 80% youth... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cross Curriculum, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Security Awareness Training for K12 Staff

Fortinet is offering our Saas -Based Security Awareness and Training service for free for 36 months to all K12 schools as a part of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit. In this session we will share with you an overview of this training, a demo of the user environment and how to create a campaign. The training offers more than 30 training modules, an easy to use admin console with reporting and a certificate of completion.

Speakers

Mike Lauer

Programs Director, SLED Capture, Fortinet

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Sharing Student Voices with Debates

Students love to argue! Why not use their passion and voices to have them debate? Learn how to help students generate topics, navigate controversial issues and discussions, research, and engage in debates.

Speakers

Jen Schneider

High Ability Learner Facilitator, NETA/PLCS

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 March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Teacher Life Hacks

Teacher Life Hack (n.) a strategy or technique adopted by an educator in order to organize one’s time and daily activities in a more efficient way. This session will feature three different educators sharing their top 10 life hacks for staying organized, inspired, and productive during the school year. You'll walk away with one AHA you'll want to try today!

Speakers

Jenna Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Shelly Mowinkel

Julie Teahon

NETA 2023 Teacher Life Hacks pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Losing Students? How to win K-12 Market Share with Service and Integrity

Dr. Hinojosa’s career in public education, from teacher and coach to superintendent/CEO, spans more than four decades. Guided by the firm belief that education and not environment is key to a student’s success, he has led several school districts to improve student achievement.

Join Dr. Hinojosa, as he demonstrates how the problem of losing students, which also means losing funding, can be solved by building guiding coalitions that foster loyalty and keep families coming back. To date, the Dallas Independent School District has implemented more than 50 schools using principles of design thinking created by Stanford University. In this session, Dr. Hinojosa will share how public school choice version 1.0 through 8.0 helped DISD bring innovation and market share to individual campuses, including start-up and neighborhood schools — aided, in part, by a 13-year customer service effort modeled after Scandinavian Airlines.

Speakers

Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership
Tags Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

The Student-Led Classroom Toolkit

All children deserve learning experiences focused on solving real world, authentic problems, allowing them to practice collaboration, communication, and creativity. In a world where more tasks and jobs are becoming automated, empowering our students to be collaborative problem solvers, creative innovators, and reflective, lifelong learners makes them indispensable.

Imagine: a classroom of 30 students, each working on their own, individual (or sometimes paired) project for a real world client. Both inspiring and daunting, right? While “21st century learning” is a popular ideal in today’s education conversation, few tools exist to help teachers facilitate authentic, meaningful learning on a full class scale.

In this session, participants will learn tangible tools and strategies to help transform their classrooms into places where students do work that matters to THEM right now. Through classroom management methods that empower student coaching and collaboration, assessment tools that amplify and inspire creativity, tips for building student tenacity, and strategies to manage 100+ unique projects all at once without losing your mind, teachers will leave this session ready to transform their classroom from student-centered to student-led.

Speakers

Jen Manly

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom B

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Tips for Integrating Computational Thinking and Computer Science into Your Teaching

This session introduces computational thinking and various entry points into teaching computer science (CS) in any subject and grade. Jorge will cover easy-to-implement plans for Hour of Code, computational thinking, coding, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and how the internet works. This is a great session packed with resources and tips for all experience levels.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Thursday March 16, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
216

Featured

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:00pm CDT

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall A

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Exhibit Hall A

Visit Exhibitors

2:45pm CDT

Augmented Reality

With augmented reality, you and your students can discover experiences that you didn’t think possible. This session highlights how instructors can easily bring augmented reality apps into existing lessons to enhance student engagement and motivation across subject areas.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

2:45pm CDT

Career Exploration: Get Excited for Technical Careers with AR/VR

Discover how schools are using augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) to prepare students for college and careers. Ben Peterson, former CTE Director at North East ISD has taken a unique approach to workforce preparedness. Using AR/VR, Ben rotated students through real-world activities in Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and Transportation to expose students to multiple career pathways.

Speakers

Ben Peterson

Director of CTE Solutions, zSpace

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technology, Secondary (9th-12th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

ChatGPT: Be Afraid or Be Empowered

AI? Bots? What is ChatGPT and its impact on students and teachers? Let’s explore these tools together to inform professional practice and harness the tools for good.

Resource Link: bit.ly/ChatGPTinEdu

Speakers

Lynne Herr

Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant, ESU 6

Lynne Herr, PhD, is a technology-focused professional learning specialist and Google Certified Educator,Trainer and Innovator from Lincoln, Nebraska. She also teaches graduate courses in technology leadership and skill development for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Herr... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Chuck Norris’ Secret Sauce to Sanity→ Productivity Smackdown

We all know that Chuck Norris is legendary for opening “a can” on any would-be challengers. When it comes to managing our work as educators, we can channel our inner Chuck Norris. This high energy smackdown session will feature head-to-head productivity tips, tricks and strategies to open “a can” on time sucking tasks. From email and organization to curation and feedback, walk away with Chuck Norris approved skills that will revolutionize your productivity.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Lynn Kleinmeyer

Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

I am a Digital Learning Consultant with Grant Wood AEA. With a background as a Teacher Librarian and a 7th grade Reading teacher, I'm working to support the integration of literacy and technology into every classroom! Follow me on Twitter: @THLibrariZen

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Google Tools, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Creativity in the Classroom

Allowing creativity in tasks empowers students to take ownership of the tasks and enjoy their learning. Technology can help teachers design engaging creative tasks in reaching all students. This course will share and provide practice in some creative tasks that enhance academic standards, challenge students, and provide accessibility for all utilizing an iPad device.

Speakers

Dustin Driever

STEAM Teacher, Kennedy Elementary in OPS

Karen Rickert

Librarian, Kennedy Elementary

Melissa Zeiszler

Dean of STEAM, Kennedy Elementary

Creativity Classroom 2023 numbers

Creativity Classroom 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Apple Tools, Assessment, Creating, Multimedia
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Digital Communication with School for Immigrant and Minority Families

Immigrant parents and those from different ethnic/racial backgrounds have unique challenges in communicating with school due to cultural and linguistic diversity and lack of familiarity with educational systems. The digital divide may leave such families behind as digital communications with schools increase. This study aimed to examine the trends in families’ perception of digital communications from the school across urban/rural), SES, racial/ethnic, and language during the elementary years.

Speakers

Lydiah Kiramba

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Qizhen Deng

Assistant Professor of Education, Boise State University

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom C

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Higher Education
Tags Administrative Planning, Higher Education, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Enjoy your Applications with some Chocolatey

I'll walk you though our decision to use Chocolately when moving to a modern management solution for our windows devices and the steps needed to set up the repository and upload your first application.

Speakers

Jason Harris

Systems Coordinator, Elkhorn Public Schools

Jason has been fixing computers since he was in middle school. He has worked in technology at the Higher Ed and K-12 levels along with a few private-sector stops along the way.

NETA 2023 Chocolatey pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Extending the Microbit: Coding in the K-8 Classroom

The BBC Micro:bit is a popular and easy to use micro-controller that can bring excitement and coding to all grade levels, K-12. Since it is so popular many companies are developing add-ons and extensions that make using the Micro:bit easier and user friendly using servos, LEDs , motors, and sensors. This session will provide an overview of the possibilities, as well as sample student created projects.

Speakers

Paul Clark

Educator, Prairie STEM

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Novice

2:45pm CDT

Get the Most out of Your Data Using Looker Studio

Participants will learn how to use Looker Studio to create informative, interactive, and attractive visual data representations. In this session, participants will use real data from google forms, google sheets, excel, or other platforms they already use to store data. Participants will learn how to upload these data sources into Looker Studio and create visual representations that enhance the data experience.

Speakers

Katie Soto

Synergy SIS Specialist, Data Steward, and Instructional Coach, ESU 9

Looker Studio 101 Particpant Guide pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Google Tools, Math
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

2:45pm CDT

Hands-on Free Cyber Security Curriculum

Cyber.org has released free year-long curriculum to prepare students to take the
CompTIA Security+ Exam. This curriculum leads students through hands-on
activities like installing and removing backdoors, retrieving deleted files, keyloggers, denial of service, cracking passwords, steganography (hiding messages within picture files), and more. Join me as I go through the curriculum I have taught my Cyber Security students for the past three years.

Speakers

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools

NETA Cyber Security Presentation 23 pptx

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Digital Citizenship
Tags Computer Science, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

How to Organize and Execute an Interactive Family STEM Night

Do your school families know what STEM experiences their students are engaged in? Do parents look at you with a strange look when you say STEM? Come learn about how to organize and execute an interactive family STEM night at your school! You don't need much to get started (really, just a bunch of cardboard and duct tape will get everyone engaged)! Tell the story of the wonderful learning happening in your classrooms by involving families and students together!

Speakers

Julie Gardner

STEM Teacher K-8, St. Therese School

K-4 STEM Teacher, St. Therese Elementary School, Kansas City, MO

Cathy Mulligan

5th-8th Grade STEM Teacher, St. Therese School

Joe Park

Instructional Technology Coordinator, St. Therese School

Hello world! I am Google Certified Trainer who is passionate about UDL, differentiation, tech coaching, the power of creativity and communication, and disc golf!I am also a coach for our 11 VEX Robotic Competition Middle School teams. I'm looking forward to sharing the wonderful... Read More →

How to Organize and Execute an Interactive Family STEM Night! NETA 22 23 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Maker/Makerspace, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Multimedia, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Novice

2:45pm CDT

Next Level: Student Broadcasting

Take the next steps with your student broadcasters with announcing, graphics, equipment, and advertising.

Speakers

Eric Allgood

Director of Productions, Striv

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Business, Digital Citizenship, Multimedia, Video Editing
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Sandy Creek Digital Media Program

The Sandy Creek digital media program has grown into a program that encompasses video production, photography, graphic design, social media, sports marketing and much more. We are able to promote our school, while also working with paying clients through our student-run business, 74 Creative. In this session you will learn how we built this program and what we do to stay relevant in the ever-changing landscape of digital media.

Speakers

Jeremy Borer

Digital Media Instructor, South Central Nebraska USD #5

I have been working at Sandy Creek for 20 years. Currently I am the district technology director, K-12 librarian, digital media instructor, Striv Coach and 74 Creative sponsor. I also coach JH football and JH girls basketball.

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Video Editing
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Science of Reading for Leaders: Shifting Instructional Practices

Instructional shifts, like embracing the science of reading, can feel daunting. This session is designed to support administrators and coaches in the transition to practices that reflect the science of reading. Learn strategies to build buy-in, level-up, and expand your team's instructional practices to sustain the change.

Speakers

Meredith Wittich

State Success Manager, NWEA

Our research-based, computerized assessments help educators answer a crucial question: Are my students learning? By delivering precise, real-time information about every student’s learning triumphs and challenges, we set educators—and students—up for success.

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Assessment, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Intermediate

2:45pm CDT

Tech Tools to Use for Higher Order Thinking Activities

The following technology tools (Nearpod, Jamboard & Google Drawings, Flipgrid, Quizizz, and EdPuzzle) will be used/presented to show how students can learn through higher order thinking activities including 1) Helping students examine similarities and differences; 2) Helping students understand their reasoning; 3) Helping students revise knowledge; & 4) Helping students engage in cognitively complex tasks.

Speakers

Josh Williams

Teacher, Crete Middle School

Tech Tools to Use for Higher Order Thinking Activities pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Google Tools, Multimedia
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:45pm CDT

Using Hope Science to Drive Outcomes

Participants will learn to define “hope” and identify specific ways that schools can teach, nurture, and measure hope benefitting both students and school staff. Research shows that students with high levels of hope demonstrate significantly higher levels of achievement compared to peers with lower hope. They also have higher rates of admission to, as well as retention in college. Additionally, research clearly shows that hope has the power to mitigate the negative impacts of trauma.

Speakers

Scott Butler

Director of Training, Project Harmony

Apply the science of hope to personal and professional wellness.

NETA23 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Learning Spaces, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

2:45pm CDT

The Power of Tech to Enhance Social Emotional Learning

In this session, attendees will learn how to use the power of technology to enhance the CASEL Social Emotional Learning framework by creating disruptive activities that are possible thanks to the rise of technology in the last decade. The awareness around the importance of mental health is rising in our society. Soon, we will realize that the EQ is as important as the IQ. We need to prepare our students for their future and a big part of this is to help them develop their SEL skills. Join us to learn more about this important topic!

Speakers

eTwinz

Thursday March 16, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Can You Spot Ransomware?

Join Prime Secured as we educate our audience on all things ransomware. What is ransomware? How can you spot it? How do you protect yourself and your organization from a ransomware attack? During the presentation you'll experience a simulation of how ransomware can instantly corrupt your files. At the conclusion of the presentation you'll be equipped with a game plan to fight back against ransomware.

Speakers

Justin Ekstein

Solutions Engineer, Prime Secured

Anthony Nabower

Senior Network Engineer, Prime Secured

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Assessment, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Crafting Communication Around Technology

When communicating about technology to stakeholders, there are many questions. Who needs to know? How quickly? What should the message be? What is the end result you are hoping for? Come join a presentation from Omaha Public Schools' District Communications and Technology Team and enjoy a robust discussion of best practices when communicating about technology updates, changes, and surprises.

Speakers

Jeremy Maskel

Chief Communications Officer, Omaha Public Schools

Nikki Schafer

Director of User Support, Omaha Public Schools

NETA 031623 Crafting Communications around Technology pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom C

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Conversation, Leadership, Social Networks
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Creativity in Learning

At Apple, we believe creativity is essential to human progress because we know how important creativity is in our world and in people’s lives. But creativity can be hard to define, so in this session we’ll explore recent research findings on creativity in teaching and learning that demonstrate the power of creativity for students. We’ll also discuss how Apple products enables simple and powerful ways to help bring creativity into learning.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Esports with Ease

Esports isn't the NEXT big thing...it already is THE... BIG... THING. Talk to some experienced coaches to learn more about esports, how you can easily get a team started at your school and learn about the Nebraska Schools Esports Association.

Speakers

Matt Hinkel

Digital Media Educator, Grand Island Northwest

Nate Simons

Director of Technology, Louisville Public Schools

NETA 2023 pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Digital Citizenship, Emerging Technology, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Foundational Museum Resources: Utilizing Online Tools from the USHMM

This session will discuss how to access and utilize the multiple online resources, lessons, and tools provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. With our changing times and updated Nebraska Holocaust education standards, integrating official Holocaust Museum resources and artifacts is a critical part in providing top tier Holocaust education opportunities and lessons to our all of our students, especially those in ELA, LMS, and History classes.

Speakers

Trysta Asche

Secondary English-Language Arts Instructor, Loup City Public Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Secondary (9th-12th), Social Studies
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Getting Tech to the MTSS Table with Data Based Decision Making

Technology is essential to making MTSS successful, but it is often an after-though for teams and becomes more of a hurdle than a help! In this session we'll explore simple ways to organize already existing data to support your building or district's MTSS implementation. Using free tools we'll show you how you can design data for teams to effectively use for a problem solving process to improve student outcomes.

Speakers

Aaron Bredenkamp

Educational Consultant, ESU 3

Kate Carlson

Educational Consultant, ESU 3

McKayla LaBorde

Executive Director of Student Services, ESU 3

My background as a Special Education teacher, behavior consultant, and administrator have afforded me theopportunity to provide leadership and support for students with disabilities and behavioral health challenges for the past 23 years. I have a BS from the University of Nebraska... Read More →

Getting Tech to the Mtss Table with Data Based Decision Making pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom A

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Google Tools, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

3:45pm CDT

If You Give a Teacher Technology.....They Will Want Some More

How a small school uses technology platforms to promote learning in an elementary class and school counseling classrooms. Everything presented can be used in K-12 classrooms.

Speakers

Trish Rodocker

Tech Coordinator/School Counselor, Sandhills Public Schools

Julie Teahon

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning

3:45pm CDT

Mitigating Student Caused Damage to Devices

We will share best practices for mitigating the budget impact of student caused damage to devices along with the many ways to reduce the damage caused to devices. In turn we will discuss strategies for maximizing instructional uptime.

Speakers

Eric Ogden

Director of Field Marketing and Contracts, Trafera

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Digital Citizenship, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

3:45pm CDT

Sparking Student Creation

Open-ended creation tools give students a space to demonstrate their learning. They can capture their voice, record video, and tell the story of their learning through visuals. Along the way they will learn digital skills such as editing, reiterating, and sharing. Drop into this session to see how students at Westside Community Schools use the free Adobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Adobe Spark) tools to foster their creative communication skills. We'll look at how your district and teachers can get students started designing and sharing learning.

Speakers

Bridget Brown

Tech Integration, Westside Community Schools

2023 NETA Adobe Creative Cloud Express PLK Slide Deck pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Tech Collaboration and Creativity between Elementary Specialists

Technology can weave together art, music, library and other enriching experiences for elementary students. We plan to describe and show several projects and ways that elementary specialists can collaborate in order to create enriching 21st century experiences for elementary students in art, music, library using technology. Our presentation will demonstrate ways we’ve collaborated with sound technology, video editing, library arts and robotics.

Speakers

Jessica Davis

Art and Music Teacher, Nelson Mandela Elementary

KaSheena Maxwell

Technology and Library Teacher, Nelson Mandela Elementary

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
208

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Fine Arts, Library Media, Maker/Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Utilizing Google Resources to Digitize Learning

Come and grab some new and creative ways to utilize Google! You’ll grasp various techniques to simplify teacher prep time, while also increasing student engagement and performance. You’ll learn how to transform basic assignments into meaningful content that allow students to interact with tools and resources to demonstrate their creativity, foster collaboration among peers with group projects, while also receiving instant feedback to promote success.

Speakers

Amanda Knight

5th Grade, Sandy Creek

This is my ninth year teaching upper elementary, and first year presenting at NETA! I love being able to share resources with others and teach students how to become more resourceful with the tools that technology has to offer. Technology has always been a passion of mine and I can't... Read More →

Krista Calderon

Technology Integration Specialist, Sandy Creek

NETA 2023 Links pdf

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Distance/Online Learning, Google Tools, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Intermediate

3:45pm CDT

PLAY: Immersive Experiences to Bring Ethical CS Conversations to Life

How are you teaching Impacts of Computing? Looking for a new way to approach these standards that isn’t your typical Digital Citizenship lesson? What if you could give students the opportunity to experience ethical CS issues, giving them the ability to have rich conversations and deeply engage with these CSTA Standards?

Through immersive experiences, learning is taken to the next level. Rather than learning from a textbook (or a computer), students are thrown headfirst into another life, truly walking in another’s shoes. Computer Science teachers take on the role of content mixologist, giving meaning and context to learning in other classes and providing students with both schema and a safe space to have challenging conversations about the ethics of information and technology.

In this session, we’ll explore two immersive experiences intended for use with middle and high school students. The first transports students to World War II England as they race the clock to break Enigma, exploring the ethics of information. In the second experience, students experience different level of internet access experienced in countries around the world. Then, they discuss the ethics of access and censorship, drawing on both their own experience and their research.

Speakers

Jen Manly

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Featured

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Featured Speaker
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Strategies for Activating SEL Across the Curriculum

In this session, K-12 educators will consider the SEL of students when making instructional decisions. Using the researched-informed 'Equity and SEL Integration Framework,' they will learn to create relevant learning experiences that focus on preparing students for learning by incorporating high-yielding teaching strategies creatively. Additionally, they will learn how to activate SEL in everyday lessons to keep learning at the forefront.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
216

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:45pm CDT

Tech Coordinators Meeting

Nebraska Tech Coordinators meeting

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
210

Meeting

3:45pm CDT

Tech Integration Specialist Meeting

Thursday March 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
202

Meeting

4:30pm CDT

Spill the Tea on AI

What is ChatGPT and what might it mean for education? In this discussion session, we'll collectively explore this new technology and some of the ways it is reshaping educational technology.
How does the chatbot work?
How might it reshape academic writing?
Does it herald a new age of AI transforming our society and the world?
Come join the conversation!

Speakers

Jeff Ingraham

Technology Director, Prairie Stem

I am the COO of a non profit PrairieSTEM and a member of the NETA Board of Directors. I also serve on the MOEC Technology Task force and I am the Treasurer of the Omaha CSTA group. I have been the Technology Coordinator of the Bellevue Public schools and did technology Professional... Read More →

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools

Thursday March 16, 2023 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
216

Discussion

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

8:00am CDT

Registration

Friday March 17, 2023 8:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Exhibit Hall A

Registration

8:30am CDT

Keynote - She Believed She Could, But She Needed Rest, So She Said No.

It is time to stop wearing our overtime as a badge of honor! In this honest and engaging talk, Lindsay shares how she sets boundaries and brings her professional and personal life into balance. Come re-discover your why and maybe even your how too!

Speakers

Lindsay Zilly

Lindsay Zilly is the Director of Professional Learning for Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. In this position, she is able to create meaningful professional learning experiences for educators, help connect teachers to experts and provide instructional support for educators in the... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Ballroom

Keynote

9:30am CDT

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall A

Break- Visit the Exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall

Friday March 17, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Exhibit Hall A

Visit Exhibitors

10:15am CDT

Addressing the Teacher Shortage with Distance Learning

Across the state we are experiencing a Teacher Shortage. Distance Learning can help - allowing one educator to meet the needs of multiple school districts. In this session we will explore lessons learned from ESU 5's Distance Learning World Language Program. We'll discuss Models for DL, Instructional Best Practices, and must-have EdTech Tools. We will also have time for Q&A discussion.

Speakers

Nicholas Ziegler

ESU 5 World Language Coordinator / EdTech Specialist, ESU 5

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership
Tags Administrative Planning, Distance/Online Learning, Leadership, World Languages
Grade Level Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

All I Want is a Meeting Room that Works!!!!!

One good thing that came out of the pandemic is the exponential improvements in the video conferencing/meeting world. Like it or not, society has learned some of the conveniences of video conference/meeting opportunities. Like many AV solutions there are wide variety of options when exploring. Come and participate in an active discussion and see how KCAV approaches every video conferencing/meeting space (Board/Conference/Class room) to help folks get the best solution to meet their needs.

Speakers

KCAV - Dustin Frank

Educational Consultant, KCAV

Jason Foster

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Distance/Online Learning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Learning Spaces
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

And If You Don't Know, Now You'll Know!

Our Nebraska ESUs support schools, educators, and learning in a variety of capacities. In this session, participants will learn how to get connected with some of the professional learning, communication, materials, and supports that the ESUs statewide have developed through their collaborative efforts with the ESU Coordinating Council. Join us to discover a number of the great things that our Nebraska ESUs do for you!

Speakers

Andrew Easton

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting Inc.

Andrew Easton is an educator who is a thought leader in the education community. He is a high-energy presenter who loves learning and collaborating with teachers. Andrew advocates for innovation in education as a speaker, a blogger, a podcaster, and a future author for Dave Burgess... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Digital Citizenship, Distance/Online Learning, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Canvaholic

Hi, my name is Kelly Kenny, and I am a Canvaholic. Truly. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s website, “-aholic” means one who likes (something) to excess. There are chocoholics, workaholics, shopaholics, bookaholics, and the list goes on. While all of those perfectly describe me, Canvaholic might be the best fit. I like it, A LOT. I mean, I probably use it on the daily. Whether it's for worksheets, flyers, research organizers, library signage, posters, or heck, even birthday party invitations for my two-year-old, Canva’s had my back. In this quick session I’ll share some tips and tricks I’ve learned on my six year journey to becoming a Canvaholic. (Yes, if you did the math, that’s right, I’ve been Canva obsessed since 2016).

Speakers

Kelly Kenny

Teacher Librarian, Hillside Elementary School, Nebraska School Librarians Association President, Westside Community Schools Teacher Librarian

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Coaching for Results: Strategies that Work

In this session, you explore several coaching models and how you can best use one to scaffold learning in the classroom. You will see how coaching can support strategic technology integration in teaching and learning situations.

Speakers

Miguel Guhlin

Director of Prof. Development, TCEA.org

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Classroom Management, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Common Practices in the Google Admin Console

This session is discussion based to promote collaboration as districts share how they manage common aspects used in the Google Admin Console. Whether you are new to the console or a seasoned veteran, you are sure to walk away with something to consider adjusting. Topics can include new features in the console you may not be aware of, OU or Group structure, handling external flags, printing, or any other topics you want or have a desire to learn about.

Speakers

Dallas McClain

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Failing Forward with Podcasting

Join us as we share our podcasting fails that led us to successfully launching podcasts with our Bluejays!

Speakers

Jennifer Flemings

Media Specialist, Seward Public Schools

I am an elementary teacher librarian at Seward Elementary School in Seward, Nebraska. I teach kindergarten through fourth grades. This year at NETA I'm excited to speak about creating podcasts at SES to empower our students.

Erica Crouch

Teacher, Seward High School

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

10:15am CDT

Google Productivity Tips and Tricks You Can't Live Without

Productivity is important at all grades levels, Google has many ways to save you time and energy. Your time is precious and in short supply, let's work smarter not harder.

Speakers

Jackie Ediger

Director of Professional Learning, ESU9

Not just google productivity tools you can't live without Ediger png

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight
Tags Cross Curriculum, Google Tools, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Replacing Force with Fascination: Dive Deeper with Online Escape Rooms

Every couple weeks, students in my classroom are given a custom online escape room that reviews content-specific information and introduces new ideas. The first class to finish it wins a prize. The competitive and collaborative nature of these quests creates a classroom culture where students are eager to dive into challenging content. In this session, I'll show you how to use Google tools to create escape rooms and scavenger hunts that will engage all types of students in any subject matter.

Speakers

Daniel Fuhs

Teacher, Madison

Link and Puzzle pdf

NETA Fascination over Force pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Google Tools, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

10:15am CDT

Take and Teach K-3 Computer Science Curriculum

With the passing of LB1112, last April, each Nebraska school is required to include computer science into their curriculum. This may seem daunting but it doesn’t need to be. This session will give you resources and a scope and sequence for teaching computer science in grades K-3.

Speakers

Tiffiny Widdifield

Technology Integration Specialist, K-6, Minden Public Schools

My name is Tifiny Widdifield. I have been in education for 19 years and have a bachelor's degree in secondary education (Midland University), a master's in curriculum and instruction (WSC), and a business endorsement (Midland University). I am currently the K-12 technology integrationist... Read More →

NETA 2023 pptx

2022 2023 Computer Science Curriculum NETA gsheet

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Novice

10:15am CDT

The Value of Esports

In this session, ByteSpeed and the NSESA will discuss best practices on topics including: the value students gain from starting an esports team, hardware/space needed for your team, the value the NSESA brings to the table, and career path/scholarship opportunities esports offers.

Speakers

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools

Tyler Bussman

ByteSpeed

The Value of Esports pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Digital Citizenship, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

What’s New for IT

Discover the latest platform changes for deploying iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura in your education organization.

Speakers

Apple Education

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Digcit Digest (Follow-Up to Dig Cit Symposium)

This session is a follow-up to the digital citizenship symposium. Anyone who attended is welcome to come share ideas, brainstorm further next steps, or ask questions.

Speakers

Marialice Curran

Digital Citizenship Symposium

Heather Callihan

Technology Integration Specialist, Northwest Public Schools

Stephanie Dannehl

High Ability Learners Instructor, ESU 11

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
215

Digital Citizenship Symposium

10:15am CDT

Desmos in the Classroom: It's More than a Calculator!

In this session, participants will be introduced to utilizing Desmos to enhance the learning and teaching of mathematics. The session will explore several features of Desmos from a student perspective as well as the teacher point of view. The session is geared towards beginners with Desmos, but all are welcome. Please bring a laptop or tablet if possible. Come see how Desmos can boost conceptual understanding, collaboration and active participation!

Speakers

Alicia Davis

Sponsored by Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NATM)

Alicia Davis has taught eighth grade mathematics at Scott Middle School since 2013. From 2002to 2013, she taught mathematics at Hastings Middle School in Hastings, NE. She currentlyteaches Algebra, Pre-Algebra, and Mathematics Intervention.Alicia is known for her development of rich... Read More →

NETA 2023 Desmos Presentation pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
209

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Math, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

10:15am CDT

Introduction to PBL+

Teachers trying their hand at project-based learning (PBL) may need clarification on strengthening their project ideas and making them the best possible learning experiences for students. This session provides a research-informed framework for getting started with PBL and a few strategies for defining and organizing the student experience that can considerably improve academic, social, and emotional learning outcomes. Participants will glean that when executed effectively, the PBL+ framework provides elements like authenticity, feedback protocols, and emotional intelligence skills educators can adapt to create the conditions for learning to stick and continue after projects.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
213

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Pedagogy vs. Technology; Pedagogy in the Center of the Learning

You have never experienced a session like this before! Are you ready to engage in conversations, participate in discussions around this topic and take new ideas from your peers? Join us in this social-learning experience where we will talk about the role of pedagogy and technology in the classroom. We will use different dynamics and activities that will engage the participants in authentic reflections and relevant discussions.

Speakers

eTwinz

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

The Yes Man Paradox

Restoring balance and setting boundaries in your professional and personal life. Maximizing your worth by exploring your passions and connecting them to your why. Utilizing the CASEL competencies to guide your approach to teaching and learning:self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Speakers

Lindsay Zilly

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

10:15am CDT

Assistive Technology Playground

The AT Playground provides a hands-on opportunity for educators to explore a variety of technologies to create universally designed environments for all students and/or individualized supports children & students (ages birth – 21) receiving Special Education services across the State. Experienced AT Specialists will be on hand to help answer any questions you might have about the assistive technology solutions. All devices on the playground are available as short-term loans to education professionals through EDUCATION.AT4ALL.COM. Come explore the possibilities!

Friday March 17, 2023 10:15am - 3:00pm CDT
208

Playground

11:15am CDT

BlendEd in the Math Classroom

Come see the technology pieces that I use for my BlendEd lessons in my math classes. I will share what has worked for me (and what hasn't worked as well) in my junior high and high school math classes. Some of the ideas could work in upper elementary grades as well.

Speakers

Deb Bulin

Math Teacher, Thayer Central Community Schools

NETA NATM 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Math, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Boomshakalakafy Your Coaching

Ready to supercharge your coaching? Let's dive into strategies for enrolling teachers and tapping into their values as we reimagine learning through a lens of innovation. In addition, streamline your data collection and analysis to celebrate your brightspots, measure your impact, and set transformative goals. This hands-on session will expand your strategies, protocols and skills to empower teachers you support.

Speakers

Andrew Fenstermaker

Instructional Tech Coordinator, Iowa City Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Google Tools, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Eliminate Distractions & Spark Curiosity with Blocksi

Blocksi, Inc. empowers 21st Century teachers with a simple and efficient Classroom Management System with one overriding mission, Eliminate Distractions & Spark Curiosity. Why cloud-based content filtering? See how Blocksi allows you to have a centralized, high-performance repository for all our customer data. Granularity in Web & YouTube filters makes all the difference in providing a safe, secure environment for your students while allowing them the appropriate freedom to grow safely.

Speakers

Kendall Freeman

Customer Success Manager, Blocksi

I’m a former K12 Educator with over 12 years of experience inside and outside of the classroom. My passion for learning and love of education has lead me to many great leadership opportunities. Being flexible and adaptable to the multitude of learning styles and teaching methods... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Classroom Management, Digital Citizenship, Emerging Technology
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Empowered to Choose: A Practical Approach to Learner-Driven Learning

Designing student-centered learning experiences can feel overwhelming to educators, especially when learners are not accustomed to being responsible and empowered to lead. In this session, we explore how to teach students to become learners who are capable of utilizing technology and a set of individualized strategies to be both at the center and the driver of their own experience. Participants can expect to converse, brainstorm, collaborate, and leave with concrete, easy-to-implement ideas.

Speakers

Andrew Easton

Educator, Dave Burgess Consulting Inc.

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Learning Spaces, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Google Applied Digital Skills

Students need to know how to get more out of their Google experience. Google isn't just for searching. There is a whole other side to Google where students can take control and learn life skills on how to be productive students and collaborators, not just consumers.

Speakers

Dana Fontaine

Library Media Specialist, Fremont High School

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Library Media
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Cross Curriculum, Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Ignite a Library Launch

3. . . 2 . . . 1 . . . LIFT OFF! Hold on tight in this ignite session hosted by Nebraska School Librarians Association. Come join a group of innovative librarians from across the state on a journey of igniting a library launch. Hear about the mechanics of today’s library, steps to refuel before the journey, tips and tricks to ignite the fire, and how to brace yourself for what’s to come.

Speakers

Kelly Kenny

Teacher Librarian, Hillside Elementary School, Nebraska School Librarians Association President, Westside Community Schools Teacher Librarian

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Minecraft in the Classroom - Engaging Opportunities!

I will show teachers how to use Minecraft EDU in their classroom or in an after school setting. They will see how to set up the program, where to find premade lessons and get a glimpse of how engaging and collaborative Minecraft can be.

Speakers

Mark Danley

6/8th grade Computer Science, Scott Middle School/Lincoln Public Schools

MINECRAFT Danley 2023 Presenter Slide pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Digital Citizenship
Tags Assessment, Computer Science, Digital Citizenship, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Partners in Sustainable Technology Planning

COVID brought many things, including a tidal wave of technology? How will you sustain what you have put into place? Those of you responsible for technology will be active participants in the discussion of how partnerships, and planning, can lead to sustainability. Example school sustainable technology planning processes from small to large school districts will be shared.

Speakers

Diamond Assets - Keith Ryskoski

Client Success Manager, Diamond Assets

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Leadership
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Pear Deck Power for the Computer Science Classroom

Come learn how educators can leverage Pear Deck in a Computer Science classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to experience examples of interactions and pedagogy specific to computer science and will leave with a variety of content resources.

Speakers

Bridget Castelluccio

Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

Bridget Castelluccio is a Digital Learning Consultant at Grant Wood Area Education Agency. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with early childhood and elementary classroom experience. As an educator, Bridget has been involved with technology integration and universal design... Read More →

Lynn Kleinmeyer

Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

Pear Deck for Computer Science (NETA 2023) pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Emerging Technology, Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

So, Your District is Building or Renovating? What to Consider!

Join in on this conversation focused on all things construction. As technology and facilities continually converge, hear what other districts are doing with their architects with technology and construction. This is an interactive session meant for audience participation. Topics to Include:
-Audio Visual
-Networking
-Wireless
-Building systems (intercom/paging, bells, clocks, emergency notifications)
-Security Cameras
-Access Control
-HVAC Connectivity
-Digital Signage
-VoIP Phones

Speakers

Lucas Bingham

Director of Information Technology, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

The Importance of PD in Education Technology Deployments

The session will explain the benefit and need to have professional development sessions before delpoying any education technology in your district.

Speakers

Bluum Representative

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Cross Curriculum, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Top 5 Tech Tools to Try in Your Library

Come learn about the Top 5 tech tools to transform your library! In this exciting session, you'll discover innovative ways to engage your students and make your life easier. Come learn insider tips and tricks for maximizing the potential of these tools. Don't miss out on this must-attend session to take your library to the next level!

Speakers

Jenna Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Using Digital Dilemmas to Explore the Complexities of Online Life

Young people are constantly navigating digital dilemmas, which often don’t have clear right or wrong answers. This session demonstrates thinking routines and SEL skills designed to help students respond to real-world challenges in thoughtful, effective, and empathetic ways. Learn how to use these resources with your students to enhance their wellness and prepare for the online dilemmas they face daily.

Speakers

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education

Digital Dilemmas NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Conversation, Cross Curriculum, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Using Good Tech Strategies with ELL Students

We want to reach all kids with our teaching, but how do we make sure we are reaching our English Language Learners? We will discuss good technology tools and teaching strategies to help kids grow in their English abilities while also accommodating their first language.

Speakers

Kelly Kalkwarf

K-12 ELL Coordinator, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools

Jordan Martin

7-12 Social Studies Teacher, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Digital Citizenship, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assistive Technology, Digital Citizenship
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

What’s New in Apple Education

Speakers

Apple Education

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Strategies for Using PBL to Help Youth Align Passion to Purpose

Upon returning to in-person school following the pandemic of 2020, many students are showing apathy and a lack of interest in school. In this session, Jorge Valenzuela will explain, and model steps he discovered through action research for helping learners explore and connect their passion(s) to purpose and step-by-step process teachers can follow during special interest projects to sustain engagement.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
213

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:15am CDT

Your Journey Starts Today: From Passive to Active Learning

Speakers

eTwinz

Friday March 17, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:00pm CDT

Live Esports Tournament

Esports has been on the rise in Nebraska growing to just shy of 80 schools in 4 years. Come and watch students from around the state compete in the games Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. During the matches you will experience first hand the communication, teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship these students consistently exhibit. Matches will be streamed live on the Nebraska Esports Association’s Twitch channel with students running the computers and commentating the matches. Stroll through this in-person esports experience to learn what your school might be missing out on.

Friday March 17, 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom B

Esports Tournament

12:15pm CDT

30 Tips and Tricks for Teachers

Speakers

Apple Education

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Accessibility in Digital Content

With many districts adopting more technology than ever before it is becoming increasingly important to educate ourselves about making our digital content accessible for all students. My goal is to give educators foundational knowledge about what to consider when they are building their online content. We will explore the reasons why accessibility is important, go over some general accessibility guidelines, and even practice identifying and fixing accessibility issues in an online course page.

Speakers

Tyler Schaben

Instructional Technology Trainer, Omaha Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Assistive Technology, Digital Citizenship, Distance/Online Learning, Multimedia
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

12:15pm CDT

Artificially Intelligent Chatbots in Education: An Exploration

Chatbots are everywhere! This session will explore how chatbots are made, the artificial intelligence technology behind them, and how they could be incorporated into the classroom. Using freely available resources, attendees will get the chance to create a simple chatbot for themselves. Join us as we explore this forward-looking technology and how it might fit into education in the future.

Speakers

Jennifer Davis

Technology Director, Pender Public Schools

Jennifer Davis is the Technology Director at Pender Public Schools and has seventeen years of experience as a science educator. She holds a doctorate in Educational Studies and Instructional Technology. She is an expert in a wide array of tools and techniques and uses her knowledge... Read More →

2023 Neta AI Chatbots in Education An Exploration pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Computer Science, Emerging Technology
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Advanced

12:15pm CDT

Avoid a Cyber Disaster with No-Cost Resources from the MS-ISAC

Cyber threat actors are targeting the education sector at an increasing rate. These threat actors are after money, student data and to damage your organization’s reputation. The MS-ISAC offers no-cost resources to mitigate these risks. Services ranging from actionable intelligence, passive monitoring of your public information, to actively blocking malicious connections from establishing. We'll discuss the current threats impacting public schools and the no cost services the MS-ISAC has to offer

Speakers

Elijah Cedeno

Multi-State Information and Sharing Center

Mike Woodward

Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, MS-ISAC

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Boosting Blended Learning in Your Online Program

Blended learning offers a wide variety of opportunity for integrating virtual and in-person education for students. This presentation will provide strategies for implementing blended learning to strengthen their program, and review the power of the facilitator to support student learning. You will leave this session with a blended learning resource guide from FlexPoint Education Cloud™.

Speakers

Laura Horwitz

Implementation Manager, FlexPoint Education Cloud

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning, Leadership
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Campus Analytics/Early Warning

Campus Analytics Suite includes tools to improve district-wide data integrity for more accurate analysis, reporting and prediction of students at risk of not persisting to graduation or promotion to the next grade. The suite is fully integrated with Campus SIS.

Speakers

Sherri Davis

Regional Sales Manager, CIC/Infinite Campus

Sherri Davis, Regional Sales Manager with Computer Information Concepts, Inc. channel partner of Infinite Campus for the past two years. Before moving over to sales, I managed over 85 Infinite Campus customer accounts for two years covering Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Prior to... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Digital Game Boards and Simulations for People and the Planet

Discover digital tools and activities to enhance instruction of science and social studies topics for understanding people’s relationship to the natural environment. Engage and collaborate with fellow participants using digital game boards, group simulations, virtual graphing, jamboards and problem-solving challenges on a range of timely topics. Presented activities address wildlife and human population trends and natural resource management strategies, all matched to state content standards.

Speakers

Amanda Steiner

Assistant Professor of Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha

NETA workshop Amanda Steiner pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning, Google Tools, Science
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Five Social Media Best Practices for Telling a More Authentic Story

Social media is a powerful tool in your storytelling box, but you can’t build it alone. In this session, you will learn practical ways to tell a more authentic story by empowering others, sharing responsibility, and extending control without losing control.

Speakers

Dr. Jill Johnson

President, Class Intercom

2023.3.17 NETA Five Social Media Best Practices for Telling a More Authenic Story pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Digital Citizenship
Tags Digital Citizenship, Leadership, Multimedia, Social Networks
Grade Level Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Getting Started with Desmos and Geogebra for K-12

Both Desmos and Geogebra are both powerful online tools for both teachers and students to create, visualize, and interact with mathematical concepts. This session is an introduction to how these tools can be used at all levels of mathematics from elementary through high school. There will be examples and demonstrations of completed activities. Participants will also be able to interact with both Geogebra and Desmos to create and explore activities in their area of interest.

Speakers

Mary Kuchta

Mathematics Professor, Wayne State College

Getting Started with Desmos and Geogebra for K 12 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Math, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

12:15pm CDT

How to Utilize Hybrid-cloud Security to Make Your Schools Safer

Learn how Verkada's video security system, access control, sensors, intercom and advanced analytics can provide a comprehensive security solution for your school district.

Speakers

Tori Jacobson

Channel Manager, Verkada

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Information Technology (IT), Leadership, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Lunch & Chat: Best Books of 2023

Are you ready for a sneak peek into the future of literature? Join us for a thrilling session where we’ll be discussing the best books of 2023! Get ready to add to your must-read list and be the first to recommend these titles to your students. Grab your lunch and come ready to chat!

Speakers

Amy Tasich

Media Specialist, Gretna Public Schools

Hi! I am passionate about books and working with the teachers in my building to promote reading. I also love finding ways to meaningfully include technology within content areas and promote creativity. Feel free to ask me about middle grade and young adult novel recommendations, some... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Reconnecting Readers

Are your students in a reading slump? Do you feel that they can’t quite connect with anything? Do you stay up late wondering how you can get that one student to fall in love with reading? Join the Nebraska School Librarians Association in this session as they discuss how to ignite the fire of reading again. Come learn tips and tricks about how to reconnect readers to literature, learning, and the library through online tech tools, social media, programming, book talks, and more.

Speakers

Erin Hanna

Teacher Librarian, Lexington Public Schools

I've been teaching in Lex since 2001 -- French, English, Instructional Coach, and now School Librarian.

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Language Arts, Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Robotics through the Years

We will cover the scope and sequence of robotics used in grades 3rd through 12th and provide examples of STEAM projects with robots.

Speakers

Jackson Barnes

Science Teacher, Ord Public Schools

Ryan Callan

Science Teacher, Ord Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Emerging Technology, Science, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Want This? Try That!

Do you feel stuck in a rut? Ready to try something new? One of the most difficult parts of being a teacher is assessing and engaging students in authentic and innovative ways. Encourage creativity and have students make their learning visible with ideas for your classroom that you can use tomorrow!

Speakers

Gretchen Kalkowski

Professional Development Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Jenna Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

NETA Want This Try That! pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

When Innovation Meets Student Achievement, What Do We Do Now?

If you mentor student teachers or new teachers, teach in a Teacher Preparation Program, or are a new teacher, this session is for you. We will focus on connecting theory and practice when innovative experiences are embedded in the PK -8 classroom. Educators will be introduced to a theory utilizing a hands-on, gradual release of responsibility model that includes high-leverage practices, differentiated instruction, and Hattie's work on student achievement to connect theory to practice.

Speakers

Cheryl Couch

Director of Masters of Arts in Education, York University

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Higher Education, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, Higher Education
Target Audience All

12:15pm CDT

Engage! Make it So

500 Hours of YouTube Content is uploaded in an Internet Minute. 695,000 Instagram Stories, 197.6 million emails are sent and 5,000 Tik Toks are downloaded in an Internet Minute. It would be impossible to keep up with all the changes in technology. So instead, let's look at the ones that best fit us and our students. Let's leverage what's trending and build confidence in a few main tools and strategies to bring engaging and memorable content to our learners.

Speakers

Lindsay Zilly

Friday March 17, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Addressing Incident Response with EDR

Learn how FortiEDR delivers realtime, automated endpoint protection with orchestrated incident response across any communication device. This service includes workstations, servers, & cloud workloads with current & legacy operating systems. With the increasing rise in ransomware in K12, where the edge is disappearing, learn how Fortinet uses EDR in incident response cases for those who have experienced a breach.

Speakers

Tony Giandomenico

Senior Director, Cyber-Security Consulting, Proactive & Reactive Services, Fortinet

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Bend It, Twist It, Fold It!

Paper, circuits, art, and science collide in this hands-on session! Learn new ideas for your Makerspace by making projects you can replicate. In this session you will make simple to complex paper projects that include lights and movement, and get ready made resources for use in your classroom, library, or makerspace.

Speakers

Dawn Ferreyra

Professional Learning Consultant, ESU #3

Derek Gangwish

Professional Learning Consultant, ESU 3

NETA Bend It, Twist It, Fold It! pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Maker/Makerspace, Science, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Design Thinking Across the Curriculum

Use technology and design thinking with engineering and project based learning approaches that apply to multiple curricular areas.

Speakers

Jen Schneider

High Ability Learner Facilitator, NETA/PLCS

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Creating, Cross Curriculum, Middle Grades (6th-8th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Eduprotocols for Beginners

EduProtocols are lesson frames which can be utilized with any grade level or curriculum area. You will get hands-on experience with EduProtocol examples and tools that can be used with them. Engage students, teach better, and achieve more with this introduction to Eduprotocols!

Speakers

Mindy Podraza

Middle School World History Teacher, Ralston Public Schools

EduProtocols for Beginners NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cross Curriculum
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

1:15pm CDT

Evidence Based Teacher Coaching

In this session, we will demonstrate how teachers and instructional leaders can easily use Vosaic to record teaching and learning and leverage customized feedback for continuous improvement. Participants will see a demonstration on how to use Vosaic and will hear from a principal in Omaha Public Schools who uses Vosaic to coach teachers to improve student outcomes.

Speakers

Emir Plicanic

President, Vosaic

Vosaic - a cloud-based video platform for teacher coaching and observation. Vosaic allows instructional coaches, principals, and teachers to easily record, tag, and comment on videos using iOS devices or laptops. With a secure SSO capabilities and unlimited free users, it is an easy... Read More →

Tyler Hottovy

Principal, Omaha Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
201

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Emerging Technology, Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Hubba Hubba Sheets Hubs

In this session, you will learn how to use Google sheets to create a learning hub for your classroom, school, or district. These centralized sheets help to organize and pull together all your essential work in one easy-to-access place. I will show you how to customize sheets with images, color coding, and much more. If you want to become a more efficient user of sheets this session is for you.

Speakers

Konni in den Bosch

Library Media Specialist, Bennington Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight, Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Google Tools, Learning Spaces, Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

1:15pm CDT

Instructional Design so Engaging Students Look Forward to Your Lessons

This interactive session will help you combine Gagne’s nine events of instruction with ways to make lessons interactive. You will produce lessons so engaging it will leave your students wanting to attend your class. Participants will leave with ideas for fun and engaging ways to present attention getters, lesson objectives, stimulate recall, deliver content, learner guidance, elicit student performance, and provide feedback in lessons/presentations. Applies to online, hybrid and F2F settings.

Speakers

Dr. Sue Adragna

Megan Markowitz Capote

Emoy Goodridge

Kelly Gatewood

Professor, Keiser University

Hi,My name is Kelly Gatewood. I have been active with NETA for 30+ years. My interests include instructional design for motivating student through technology use and events of instruction.

Handout for NETA 2023 docx

Instructional Design so Engaging Students Look Forward to Your Lessons pptx

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Distance/Online Learning, Higher Education, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

It’s a Mac. Work Smarter. Play Harder. Go Further.

Incredible power. Incredibly simple. Discover built-in features on the Mac that will help you create lessons that impact literacy, stay organized, maximize productivity, and more.

Speakers

Apple Education

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Lions and Tigers… and Phishing?

Watching the news can make going online very scary in 2022. It seems every week there is a new data breach or security flaw that is being announced. This session will be very user friendly giving tips and tricks that everyone can use to protect themselves online. From things like password managers to authentication methods, there are things that every user should be doing to protect themselves and their data.

Speakers

Shawn Hammons

Cybersecurity Manager, ESU #3

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Lucky Library Idea Swap: Give One, Get One

Looking to gain valuable insights and ideas from your peers at the conference? Join our Give One Get One Activity! Share one tip, strategy, or best practice with another attendee, and in return, receive one from them. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from the collective wisdom of your professional community!

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Star Phonics - a Phonics Assessment Designed to Inform Instruction

Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics skills is critical for students learning to read. Knowing how well students are developing phonics skills gives teachers the insight they need to guide phonics instruction in grades 1–6, and for students who are struggling at any grade level.

Speakers

Mark Kessler

Account Manager, Renaissance Learning

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Assessment, Library Media, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Tidbits of Instructional Coaching

Don't be bogged down with long days of professional development. This session is geared to provide you short glimpses of professional development, engagement strategies, and technology tools to immediately implement in your classrooms. From book studies to google tools, everyone should leave with a tidbit that will leave them refreshed and refueled.

Speakers

Kyleigh Lewis

HS Computer Science and Technology Integration, Harlan Community School District

Kyleigh Lewis is a STEM educator extraordinaire. Her current role includes serving the Harlan Community School District as a technology coach and high school STEM teacher. She is passionate about sparking curiosity and igniting a love for STEM subjects in young minds. With 9 years... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Google Tools, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Using Formative Assessment for Targeted Interventions in Math

Teachers use formative assessment in their classroom all the time, the hard part is figuring out what students know and using that information to make instructional decisions. In this session, we will leverage technology to help identify students and provide extension and intervention for each student.

Speakers

Trever Reeh

Teacher, Westside Community Schools

Math teacher, 3 things I am currently exploring/working on:1. How to build positive classroom culture.2. How to build discourse in a math classroom.3. Making sure I am humanizing mathematics in my classroom.

Using Formative Assessment for Targeted Interventions pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Assessment, Math, Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

1:15pm CDT

Using Spheros to Teach Programming and the Engineering Design Process

Integrating Sphero robots in high school can offers career and technical opportunities for students that are unlike any other hands-on STEM learning experience.

Speakers

David Shabram

Teacher, Westside High School

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Industrial Technology, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Learn to Yield the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Lesson Planning and Teaching

This session helps teachers improve their teaching skills by using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to develop lessons. Participants will also receive hands-on experience teaching students about AI-powered systems and machine learning. They will also receive access to resources for leveraging AI in their teaching and creating practical student learning experiences.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
213

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Plan B Smackdown

What happens when plan A doesn’t work out? You move to Plan B! In this interactive engagement experience, educators are given scenarios to think through and problem solve. They then put their idea up against their opponents for the ultimate educator smack down. (In collaboration with another educator.)

Speakers

Lindsay Zilly

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

Tech to Serve the World: Tech for Good

Speakers

eTwinz

Friday March 17, 2023 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Featured

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Featured Speaker
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

(virtual) Teamwork Makes Your Curriculum Dream Work!

Can (virtual) Teamwork make the curriculum Dream Work? Let's explore in this interactive session as we test out integrating virtual visits into planned curriculum. As we connect with field experts from cultural organizations both in-person and virtually, you can “challenge” them to meet or complement your planned curricula. You’ll leave knowing basic technology, educational engagement, accessibility, curriculum matches, and tools needed to infuse live virtual visits into classroom learning.

Speakers

Annie Mumgaard

Virtual Learning Coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

The University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History is Nebraska's number one museum where we promote discovery in natural science through research, scientific collection, learner-centered education, and public exhibitions. We recruit and mentor future scientists and educators... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
202

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Cross Curriculum, Distance/Online Learning, Learning Spaces, STEM / STEAM
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

All Juice, No Squeeze: Easy Formative Assessment Activities for K-12

In this interactive session, you'll learn about a new formative assessment strategy & how to implement it in almost any curriculum. We'll try out three formative assessment activities & brainstorm how to apply them in your classroom. In the process, you'll learn how to empower students to provide accurate peer feedback that can improve learning, increase engagement, develop important SEL skills, and amplify your ability to respond to student learning in the moment. The session will be presented by Adam Sparks, a Nebraska educator and one of the creators of Short Answer. Short Answer is being built in a small farmhouse south of Louisville, NE, so we're very excited to be presenting at NETA!

Speakers

Adam Sparks

CEO, Short Answer

I taught English and Social Studies for 7 years in Nebraska, China, and Chicago and recently finished my masters in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. Short Answer, the tool I build full time now, began as my masters capstone project at Stanford. Short Answer helps K12 teachers... Read More →

All Juice, No Squeeze (1) jpg

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
207

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Creating Apps in Code.org's App Lab

Let's have fun creating mobile apps in Code.org's App Lab! App Lab is the perfect introductory environment for students to design and program their own mobile apps.

Speakers

Kristeen Shabram

Teacher, Westside Middle School

Creating Apps in Code.org’s App Lab 2023 Presenter Slides pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
211

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Computer Science
Tags Computer Science, Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

2:15pm CDT

Creativity in Learning

Speakers

Apple Education

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
212

Concurrent Session

Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Digital Differentiation: Online Resources for ALL Learners

This session explores Learning A-Z’s suite of products to help elementary schools personalize instruction in ELA/Science. We believe that a vast collection of high-quality curriculum resources should be affordable enough for every classroom. Delivered entirely online (available to project and print as well), our resources save valuable instruction time, support differentiated learning, and save schools and districts money. All participants will receive complimentary trials to selected sites.

Speakers

Lori Smith

National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z

With a passion for promoting literacy, Lori’s role as a National Curriculum Consultant includes working alongside local representatives, making new customers aware of how to utilize Learning A-Z resources for the best student outcomes. Her mission is to guide new and existing customers... Read More →

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
206

Concurrent Session, Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Tags Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Language Arts, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

eduroam: ConnectEd Nebraska Closing the Digital Equity Gap

The eduroam service is known globally as a roaming wireless service developed by and for international research and the higher-educational community. In 2020 Nebraska won the opportunity to be one of three states to participate in the eduroam K-12 pilot. Now wrapping up its second year, the ConnectEd Nebraska program has worked hard to expand the eduroam service across Nebraska. See how the global eduroam service helps our local students and educators get connected quickly and securely.

Speakers

Brett Bieber

NU Assistant Vice President and Chair of the eduroam-US Advisory Committee, University of Nebraska

Matthew Senseman

Statistical Research Specialist, Department of Education

Matthew recently joined NDE's Dept of Research and Evaluation in December of 2023. He is passionate about working with all shapes and sizes of data, turning numbers into insights. Matthew received his Bachelor's degree from University of Colorado - Boulder in Astrophysics and obtained... Read More →

2023 03 17 NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
210

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Distance/Online Learning, Information Technology (IT), Learning Spaces
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Elementary Media Lessons and Ideas K-2

I will share my lessons and ideas that I use to teach elementary media. I use Golden Sower books to teach media skills, drawing, mouse skills, copy, past, inserting piures, resizing and responding to reading for lower elementary. Need Ideas to use in your media lessons? Come get some quick ideas of past Golden Sower books as well as the 22-23 books and 23-24 books from current Integration Specialists.

Speakers

Valerie Chmelka

NETA Elementary Media Lessons K 2 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
215

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Computer Science, Creating, Library Media, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Extend Yourself

Join us to discover our favorite Chrome Extensions that help us be creative, productive, and fancy! We will each bring and demonstrate our top list of Chrome extensions, along with a few new additions to the Chrome store. This fast paced session will be filled with quick, easy to use tools that you can use today.

Speakers

Crystal Ernst

Abby Fitzgerald

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
204

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Google Spotlight
Tags Google Tools
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Formative Assessment Tools

Assessment and instruction go hand in hand in a classroom that focuses on the student. Join me as we explore a variety of digital tools and strategies to assess student readiness in order to make decisions about current and future instruction.

Speakers

Miguel Guhlin

Director of Prof. Development, TCEA.org

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
214

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Language Arts
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Instructional Design through a UDL Lens

Each and every learner we serve is unique and has a variety of learning preferences & needs. So how do we design instruction grounded in firm goals with ALL students in mind? Universal Design for Learning (UDL)! Join us to learn about the power of the UDL Guidelines in designing instruction & learning opportunities which empower your students to become expert learners!

Speakers

Bridget Castelluccio

Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

Lynn Kleinmeyer

Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom C

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Late to the Party? Using Third Party Apps to Engage Your Students

Want some fresh ideas for using Third-Party apps like Padlet, Voicethread, YouTube, and others in Canvas and GoogleClassroom? This workshop-style presentation will provide easy-to-implement assignments, strategies, & techniques for teaching (face-to-face and blended), as well as fun SEL ideas to support and challenge students. You will leave this interactive session with a full toolbox of ideas you can implement the very next day!

Speakers

Christopher M. Knoell

Professor of Teacher Education, University of Nebraska Kearney

Dr. Christopher M. Knoell has been an online and face-to-face instructor for pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Nebraska Kearney for over 15 years. Prior to his work in Teacher Education, Dr. Knoell served 10 years as an innovative and student-centered elementary... Read More →

Third Party Apps NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom A

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Emerging Technology, Higher Education, Staff Development
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Managing Classroom Projects with Agile Project Management and Trello

Learn how to use Trello and agile project management to help your students and yourself get more done in the classroom. I use Trello and agile project management in my digital media classes to help my students meet client deadlines and expectations. They can be applied to any classroom and any project - it is completely adaptable.

Speakers

Jeremy Borer

Digital Media Instructor, South Central Nebraska USD #5

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
213

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Classroom Management, Secondary (9th-12th), Video Editing
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Math in a Flash – Ready to go Tools and Resources

Multiple tools and resources that you can quickly implement in a math (and others) classroom.

Speakers

Sarah DeWispelare

JH Math Teacher, Conestoga Jr./Sr. High School

Math in Flash! NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
209

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Math, Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Recharge Your Lessons with Depth and Complexity

Take your Pear Decks, NearPod Lessons, EdPuzzle Assignments, and HyperDocs to the next level by adding question stems that will take students deeper into your content and add layers I’d complexity that will lead to a higher level of thinking for all students.

Speakers

Bonnie Kramer

K-12 Gifted and HS Computer Science, Riverside CSD

Recharge Your Lessons NETA 2023 pdf

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
203

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

Technology for Twice-Talented Thinkers

Have you encountered students with gifted or high-ability learning abilities who are also challenged with a learning need or disability? This student demographic is known as "Twice Exceptional" or 2e. This population of neurodiverse students is on the rise with a reported 10 million designated students in our United States public schools. Join me in this personalized learning session to identify and select technology applications that celebrate 2es' strengths and address their challenges.

Speakers

McKenzie White

Technology Integrationist Specialist, Bennington Public Schools

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
205

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience Novice

2:15pm CDT

Tidying Up: Make Your Google Drive Spark Joy

Imagine the joy you feel curling up with a warm cup of coffee and a good book. Imagine the joy you feel when you open a box of new library books. Now imagine the joy you feel when you open up and look at your Google Drive. Wait? What? Joy looking at your Google Drive? You must be joking, right? Well, not necessarily. Come learn how to organize your digital closet, inspired by none other than Marie Kondo, and start sparking joy into your life!

Speakers

Kelly Kenny

Teacher Librarian, Hillside Elementary School, Nebraska School Librarians Association President, Westside Community Schools Teacher Librarian

Friday March 17, 2023 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
216

Concurrent Session

Strands that Match Library Media
Tags Library Media
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

3:00pm CDT

Closing Session - Prizes

Friday March 17, 2023 3:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Ballroom A

Closing Session - Prizes