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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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Thursday, April 30
 

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
avatar for Eric Curts

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

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

10:15am CDT

Gem(ini): Truly Outrageous
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 1
"Showtime, Synergy!" Forget the 80s, your own personal holographic AI is here... and it's called Gemini! In this "truly outrageous" session, you'll learn how to stop re-typing the same prompts and start building your own custom AI assistants called "Gems." We'll transform Gemini into your personal "Synergy," an expert lesson planner, a differentiation specialist, or a parent-communication pro. Get ready to build your own Gem from scratch, save hours of work, and become a true AI rockstar. 

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions! 
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

A.I. Image Generating
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6
Discover how to create custom classroom visuals, characters, backgrounds, and game assets in seconds using powerful A.I. image tools.
Speakers
RO
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7
Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 90+ hidden gems such as Emoji Kitchen, Interview Warmup, Timelapse, Lens, AutoDraw, ImageFX, MusicFX, VR/AR Models, Read Along, Semantris, GameSnacks, ChromeOS Flex, Teachable Machine, NotebookLM, Applied Digital Skills and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.) For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

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 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

No Strings Attached with Low-Prep, High-Impact Bellringers
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1
Say Bye Bye Bye to boring warm-ups and get in sync with your students from the moment the bell rings. This session delivers high-impact strategies with truly No Strings Attached and minimal prep for you. This I Promise You, these activities will boost engagement and build community in just minutes each day. Build a toolkit of bellringers that will make your classroom pop!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Going Deeper with Google Classroom
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 7
So you have a basic comfort level with Google Classroom but wonder what other features and options there are to make your class even better? In this session we dig into topics you may not have fully explored yet including Practice Sets, YouTube Interactive Questions, Topics, Rubrics, Originality Reports, Comment Banks, To-do List, Notifications, Classroom Mobile App, Exporting Grades, Guardian Summaries, End-of-year Cleanup, Copying a Class, Questions, Quiz Assignments, and more! For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-classroom
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

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 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Social Studies Primary Sources Strategies
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6
Engage students with primary sources using interactive, game-based, and inquiry-driven strategies that go beyond the textbook.
Speakers
RO
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

2:00pm CDT

I Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do That (30 mins)
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Silver 6
Unlock hidden design tricks, animations, and interactive features in Google Slides that will level up your presentations instantly.
Speakers
RO
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

2:45pm CDT

Movie Magic & School News Show
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 6
Learn how to build a dynamic student-run news show or film program that boosts creativity, leadership, and school spirit
Speakers
RO
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

2:45pm CDT

Smells Like Google Spirit
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 1
It’s time to trade in your flannel for some Google flair! Join this grunge-themed session to discover how Google tools can help you create lessons that rock. Explore fan-favorite apps, hidden gems, and time-saving hacks that make teaching smoother and learning louder. From hidden Chrome hacks to must-try Google Workspace features, this session will help you feel like a true Google legend!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

2:45pm CDT

Your AI Treasure Chest: Creating & Sharing Gemini Gems
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 7
Gems are reusable, custom prompts that save your best AI workflows for instant access, and they are a game-changer for educators! In this deep-dive session we'll start by using Google's pre-made Gems (like Brainstormer and Storybook Creator), then learn to create your own, with tips for effective prompting and uploading reference files. We'll also cover how to share your Gems with colleagues and how schools can build a shared, high-quality Gem repository for staff and students. To see their full potential, we will tour my "EduGems" website and demonstrate powerful, ready-to-use prompts for lesson hooks, rubric generation, DOK analysis, and even creating AI-powered classroom games. For more details see: http://bit.ly/curts-gems
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

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 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker

3:45pm CDT

Don't Be Lost in Translation! Tech Tools for ESL/ELL
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 7
For English language learners and the teachers who support them, there are loads of helpful and powerful technology tools to assist with communication and learning. These include a wide range of translation tools, generative AI supports, speech-to-text and text-to-speech tools, recording tools and more. In this session we will explore these tools hands-on and see how they can support ESL and EFL students and teachers. For more details see: http://bit.ly/curts-esltech
Speakers
avatar for Eric Curts

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 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 7
  Featured Speaker

3:45pm CDT

Genially 101
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 6
Learn how to turn static lessons into interactive, click-through experiences using Genially’s animations, buttons, and game-style design tools.
Speakers
RO
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

3:45pm CDT

This Is How We Do It: Padlet Style
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 1
Ready to remix your classroom instruction? Join us for "This Is How We Do It: Padlet Style," an interactive jam session exploring the newest instruments for creativity. We will move beyond basic bulletin boards to master the Padlet Sandbox, compose lessons instantly with AI Recipes and Padlet TA, and amplify student voice with advanced video tools. Whether you are a solo artist or part of an ensemble, you will leave with a setlist of strategies to help you orchestrate learning and get your students collaborating like pros.

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker
 

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