NETA 2026: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on April 30-May 1,2026, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

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10:15am CDT

Chromebook Accessibility Tools

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 7

Chromebooks really are the computer "For Everyone" as they have powerful accessibility tools to support any learner. In this session we will explore the built-in text-to-speech tools (select-to-speak), alternative input tools (dictation, on-screen keyboard, digital handwriting), readability tools (magnifier, zoom, high contrast), navigation tools (automatic clicks, sticky keys, and mouse cursor adjustments), and other supports (quick answers, PDF markup). For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-cbaccess

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Staff Development, Classroom Management, Assistive Technology, Assessment, Cross Curriculum
Subject All Levels
Area All

10:15am CDT

Chromebook as a Game Board

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 6

Turn student Chromebooks into interactive game boards where learning feels more like Mario Kart and Battleship than a worksheet.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Business, Assessment, Classroom Management, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Math, reading, Science, Secondary (9th-12th), Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Collaborating About Careers A P2C Experience

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 8

This session explores how career education can be integrated into English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms through purposeful use of technology. Participants will learn strategies for co-teaching between career education and ELA teachers to help students explore career pathways, build workplace readiness skills and strengthen communication skills. Attendees will leave with ideas for implementing collaborative, tech-based career lessons.

Speakers

Sadie Hansen

Stacie Loeffelholz

School Counselor, Ravenna Public School

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 8

Concurrent Session

Company Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Audience Career and Technical Education, Cross Curriculum, Google Suite
Subject Middle
Area Novice

1:00pm CDT

Exploring Elementary Computer Science

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Bronze 3

Curious about how to effectively teach Computer Science in elementary schools? Discover the engaging world of coding through both unplugged and plugged activities, featuring interactive robots and innovative projects. Explore class structures and durations that fit young learners. Join us to hear firsthand from Sandy Creek students about their exciting journey in learning Computer Science. Don’t miss the chance to inspire your students with creative tech education!

Speakers

Krista Calderon

Technology Integration Specialist | Computer Science Teacher, Sandy Creek

I teach Computer Science, STEAM, Keyboarding, and High Ability Learner (HAL) classes, where students build critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and digital literacy skills through hands-on learning experiences. In addition to teaching, I sponsor Elementary Student Council... Read More →

Sponsors

Newline and Computer Hardware

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Bronze 3

Concurrent Session

Company Computer Science, Elementary
Audience Computer Science, Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum
Subject Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Area Novice

2:00pm CDT

Beyond the Textbook: Creating Custom Storybooks for Academics & SEL

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Central Hallway

Move beyond dry resources! Learn to use Gemini to turn science facts, history, and personalized social stories into illustrated narrative adventures. We will share prompt engineering strategies that ensure accuracy and engagement. Ideal for elementary teachers integrating creativity into Science, Social Studies, and SEL.

Speakers

Angie Roby

Computer Science teacher K-2, Crete Elementary School

2026 Beyond the Textbook Google Slides pdf

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Central Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Computer Science, Elementary
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum, Social Emotional Learning
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:45pm CDT

Beyond Chatbots: Teaching the Real Lessons Behind Fake Content

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

Silver 10

Generative AI is changing what we see, hear, and believe—and it’s time our classrooms caught up. In this interactive session, educators will explore how generative AI tools that create images, videos, and voice content can be used to teach critical thinking, media literacy, and ethics. Participants will safely experiment with AI generation and detection while uncovering the real lessons behind fake content.

Speakers

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher/Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck is a high school Computer Science teacher at Gretna Public Schools with a background in music education, technology, and curriculum development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and three master’s degrees... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session

Company Computer Science, Library Media
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Digital Citizenship
Subject Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
Area All

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