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.

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

Animating Learning: Stop Motion Projects in Canva

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

Silver 11

Bring creativity to life—frame by frame! In this interactive session, explore how students can use Canva to demonstrate their learning through stop motion projects. We’ll look at real student projects, unpack how to launch your own, and explore free tutorials that simplify the tech skills. You’ll leave this session not only inspired but also having created your own stop motion masterpiece—ready to bring motion to your classroom!

Session Slideshow and Resources

Speakers

Erica Walsh

Technology Integration Specialist, Gretna Public Schools

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Assessment, Canva, Creation/Design Tools
Subject Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Area Novice

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

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Assessment, Classroom Management, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:00pm CDT

K-12 Math Makeover: From Worksheet to AI Powered Reasoning

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

Central Hallway

Tired of grading every math problem? Learn a practical, plug-and-play framework for K-12 math educators. Combine Snorkl, Desmos and Google tools to transform static assignments into dynamic, differentiated tasks. Students will verbally justify their math reasoning, with AI delivering instant, targeted feedback. Walk away with a seamless workflow that lets you stop grading and start coaching!

Speakers

Paris TeBrink

Teacher, Norris School District

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Google Suite, Math
Subject Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Area Novice

2:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning: How I Tricked My Students into Loving Assessment

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

Central Hallway

Assessment doesn’t have to mean silence and tears. See how Blooket turned reluctant 3rd-grade learners into fluency masters. Go beyond “hosting a game” and explore stealth assessment tools that track growth in real time. Walk away with three ready-to-use strategies: Homework mode for centers, creating custom sets with Spreadsheet Import, and using reports to form small groups.

Speakers

Brittany Carroll

3rd Grade Teacher, Seward Public Schools

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Elementary
Audience Assessment, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Subject Elementary
Area Novice

2:00pm CDT

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using ChatGPT to Streamline Your Teaching

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

Central Hallway

Discover how ChatGPT can simplify your workload and elevate your instruction. We’ll explore real examples of how teachers can use AI to save time, boost creativity, support students, and streamline everyday classroom tasks. You will walk away with plug-and-play ideas that you can implement immediately—no tech background required, just curiosity!

Speakers

Nicole Zvolanek

6th grade English Teacher, Norris Middle School

Work Smarter, Not Harder Using ChatGPT to Streamline Your Teaching pdf

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Higher Education, Special Education
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Language Arts, Middle Grades (6th-8th)
Subject Middle
Area Intermediate

3:45pm CDT

Teaching Beyond the Prompt: Authentic Learning with AI

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Silver 4

Discover how to integrate artificial intelligence in K–12 classrooms without losing authentic learning. This session helps teachers design lessons where students think critically, create meaningfully, and use AI responsibly. Attendees will learn how to balance technology use with cognitive engagement and ethical classroom practices that promote deeper understanding.

Speakers

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.

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Digital Citizenship, Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area All

7:15am CDT

Proactive MTSS That Moves: Powered by ScootPad

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Bronze 2

Ready to make MTSS proactive instead of reactive? Learn how ScootPad uses NWEA MAP data to create personalized Math and ELA paths that meet students where they are. See how adaptive learning, real-time insights, and student goal-setting can turn data into growth for every learner!

Speakers

Rick Meyer

Superintendent, Lakeview Community Schools/ Learning Explorer

I am currently the superintendent at Lakeview Community Schools. I am a huge technology advocate and have a passion for creating a proactive MTSS system in all schools using tech tools and the power of people.

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Bronze 2

Concurrent Session

Company Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assessment, Classroom Management, High Ability/Gifted
Subject Elementary
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

Silver 5

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
Silver 5

Concurrent Session

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

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