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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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Friday, May 1
 

1:00pm CDT

Let’s Talk About AI: A Roundtable on Teaching, Ethics, and Experience
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 4
Join an interactive roundtable where educators discuss how AI is transforming their classrooms. From lesson design to student accountability, participants will share successes, challenges, and questions about using AI in real learning environments. The goal is open conversation and collective problem-solving.
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Kelly Gatewood

Instructional Design and Technology 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.

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 4
  Concurrent Session

1:00pm CDT

Play to Learn: Gamifying PD for the Win
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 11
Get your staff excited about professional development through the power of play! This session explores how gamified PD can motivate educators to learn, compete, and collaborate. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas and resources to make learning fun, memorable, and effective in your own district.

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Erica Walsh

Technology Integration Specialist, Gretna Public Schools
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 11
  Concurrent Session

1:00pm CDT

The last dance. Tips & tricks after 28 years of being a tech director.
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 2
Learn some tips and tricks from 30+ years in the business as well as a Q&A along the way. Topics will range from planning, budgeting, hiring, saving time and money, trends, and possibly...how to keep your head above the water and survive in this business. This presentation will be like popcorn - It will pop here and there and all over the place and hopefully you will have something to take away.
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Noel Erskine

Technology Director, Norris School District 160
I am currently the technology coordinator for Norris School District. I also teach several technology classes for Doane University. I am passionate about working with educators to incorporate technology into the classroom. We are currently a Google Reference District and have been... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session
 

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