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

Byte-Sized CS: Short Computer Science Activities

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

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Dive into a collection of short (25-50-minute), engaging activities that I have found over the years. Spanning topics from cyber security to physical computing, digital citizenship, and more. We will introduce you to fun activities to aid your students' computer science journey.

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 →

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Concurrent Session

Company Computer Science
Audience Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship
Subject Middle, Secondary
Area All

10:15am CDT

Interactive by Design: Blending Tech, Apps and AI

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

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Discover how intentional technology integration—enhanced by AI—is transforming teaching and learning across high school classrooms and the library. Explore innovative library programs, cross-platform tools, and interactive classroom apps that boost engagement, accessibility, and collaboration. Learn how our district’s Technology Badging System motivates educators to explore, share, and celebrate digital innovation while expanding their use of AI-enhanced tools to support continuous growth.

Speakers

Elizabeth Harms

Jeremy Mahoney

Technology Integration Specialist, Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Shari Spiehs

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Concurrent Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library Media, Math, Science
Subject Secondary
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Kai Bots. Not a question, it is the ANSWER!

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

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A fresh way to unlock coding for all! Showing you a new an innovative way to learn to FAIL then SUCCEED with STEM! Kai Bots are for all ages!

Speakers

Mitzi Luedtke

Tech Coordinator/Elem Tech Teacher, Humphrey Public Schools

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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Concurrent Session

Company Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assistive Technology, Computer Science, Cross Curriculum, Maker/Makerspace
Subject Elementary, Middle
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Less Grading, More Growing: How AI Shifted Focus to Student Ownership

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

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What if your students took charge of their learning and you got your evenings back? I started using NotebookLM to create Mastery Notebooks that guide students through what mastery looks like for each unit. The results? I stopped assigning busywork and grading everything. Students became more independent, some reluctantly. This shift is about reclaiming time and increasing student ownership. This session explores how to build structure, promote mastery, and stop chasing kids for late work.

Speakers

Brock Rezny

Middle School Math and Science, Malcolm Public Schools

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Math, Science
Subject Middle, Secondary
Area All

NETA 2026

10:15am CDT

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

10:15am CDT

Elizabeth Harms

Jeremy Mahoney

Shari Spiehs

1:00pm CDT

Mitzi Luedtke

1:00pm CDT

Brock Rezny

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