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

10:15am CDT

Surviving on Coffee, Chrome Tabs, and Cool Classroom Tech.

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

Silver 8

Get ready to walk away with ready-to-implement tech strategies that energize student participation and elevate the look and impact of your teaching. A smorgasbord of free (or cheap), easy to use websites that make your presentations pop!

Speakers

Jachob Wiedeburg

4th Grade & High Ability Learning Teacher, Sidney Public Schools

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 8

Mini Session

Company Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Audience Canva, Classroom Management, Digital Citizenship, Multimedia
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Ctrl+Alt+Fix: Rebooting Your School’s Tech Strategy and Culture

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

Silver 4

After going 1:1 post-COVID without structure, our school faced inconsistency and frustration. A teacher-driven plan introduced access tiers, intentional blocking/unblocking, and a quick request process to align tools with learning. Now, tech use is purposeful—students create, collaborate, and practice digital citizenship, teachers lead PD, and a shared Tech Philsophy ensures transparency and a consistent, empowering culture.

Speakers

Leia Rumsey

Media Specialist, Norris 160 Intermediate School

Make your library the heart of the school with creative programming that draws in students and staff alike. Discover the impact of themed events, whole-school celebrations, and fun passive programs (like Fat Bear Week, book brackets, or kindness challenges) that spark excitement without... Read More →

Jason Gault

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Classroom Management, Digital Citizenship, Leadership, Learning Spaces
Subject Elementary, Middle
Area All

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

Gemini for the Win: Reclaim Your Prep Period

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

Central Hallway

Stop drowning in administrative tasks! Discover actionable ways to use Google Gemini to automate the boring stuff. We will cover instant lesson differentiating, drafting parent emails in seconds, and generating rubric criteria. Leave this session with a cheat sheet of prompts that will literally save you hours next week. Perfect for Google Workspace users ready to work smarter, not harder.

Speakers

Molly Bartels

Teacher, Crete Public Schools

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The Reclaim Your Prep Prompt Library slide Google Slides pdf

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Classroom Management, Google Suite, Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area Novice

2:45pm CDT

Life Hacks: 10+ Ways to Save Time with Technology

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

Silver 12

Work smarter, not harder! In this fast-paced session, teachers will discover 10+ tech tools and shortcuts that save time, streamline tasks, and reduce daily stress. From organizing your digital life to automating repetitive tasks, you'll walk away with practical strategies that make teaching more efficient.

Speakers

Jenna Krambeck-Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Instructional Technology Facilitator at Papillion LaVista Community Schools, educator, learner, bookworm, techie, and NETA member of the Board of Directors.
3 things I am currently working on:
1. Creating engaging and individualized professional development for teachers 2. Finding ways to use technology to differentiate instruction for students 3. Embracing courage over comfort... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 12

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Canva, Classroom Management, Google Suite
Subject All Levels
Area All

3:45pm CDT

Practical Strategies for Inviting Classrooms

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

Bronze 1

This session explores practical methods for creating an inviting classroom where all students feel welcomed and engaged. Participants will learn strategies to design activities, discussions, and projects that build connection, encourage participation, and promote student success. Leave with adaptable ideas to enhance engagement and foster a positive, supportive learning environment.

Speakers

Pamela Silvers

PI, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington

Engaging ALL students in STEM Careers

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bronze 1

Concurrent Session

Company Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Audience Career and Technical Education, Classroom Management, Secondary (9th-12th), STEM / STEAM
Subject Secondary, Higher Education, All Levels
Area Novice

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

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