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.

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

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

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces, Library Media
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

NETA 2026

11:15am CDT

Eric Curts

1:00pm CDT

Leia Rumsey

Jason Gault

1:00pm CDT

Eric Curts

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